As NCIS celebrates its 500th episode, the stars behind the hit procedural are sharing which stories left the biggest impression on them.
Sean Murray said it’s the demanding overnight shoots — especially those with David McCallum — that remain closest to his heart.
Brian Dietzen highlighted “Keep Going” for its emotional depth and the McCallum tribute episode he helped write as another personal milestone.
Rocky Carroll reflected on his debut episode and the first time he saw his name appear as a director in the credits.
Katrina Law chose the Season 21 finale rescue sequence involving Gary Cole as one of her most thrilling scenes to film.
Wilmer Valderrama described Gibbs’ farewell episode as deeply meaningful and said his own introduction in “Rogue” signaled exciting possibilities for his character.
Diona Reasonover selected “Blarney” as a memorable early highlight in her time on the show.
Showrunner Steven D. Binder praised the Young Ducky flashbacks and the Diane-Fornell trilogy as standout storytelling moments across the series’ history. 🕵️♂️