As NCIS: Tony & Ziva nears its Paramount+ premiere on September 4, 2025, it’s time for fans to catch up on the best franchise moments featuring the two intrinsically linked characters. Shipped as “Tiva,” the two beloved colleagues and on-and-off lovers first appeared in NCIS Season 3 (2005) and have built one of the most special TV bonds in the past 20 years.
Now that they’re the focus of their own spinoff, reliving the highs and lows of Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva’s (Cote de Pablo) complicated time together and apart is the ideal way to prepare for the next chapter in their lives. With their daughter, Tali (Isla Gie), playing a vital role in the newest spinoff set in Paris, here’s a helpful compendium of Tony & Ziva’s must-see moments throughout their time together in NCIS.
What Is ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ About?
Before looking back, it’s worth previewing what’s ahead. The seventh franchise entry to date, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, begins with a bang. Ziva David is presumed dead, leaving her longtime partner, Tony DiNozzo, to raise their daughter, Tali DiNozzo, alone. The story jumps ahead several years, when it is revealed that Ziva is alive. Ziva returns to Tony and Tali after Tony’s company is ambushed, forcing the family to flee to Europe and hide out in Paris.
Described as “an unconventional love story” by the showrunners (via The Mirror), the spinoff reunites two fan-favorite characters. Weatherly exited the franchise in 2016, while de Pablo left in 2013. Weatherly later returned for a guest appearance in 2024, and de Pablo made several appearances in 2017 and 2019.
Every Tony & Ziva ‘NCIS’ Episode To Watch
For longtime NCIS fans, re-watching the best episodes featuring Tiva serves as a nostalgic refresher. For newer fans who are less familiar with Tony and Ziva and why they remain so popular, seeing their relationship develop and evolve from the beginning is essential to enjoying the new spinoff. Fortunately, Pokingcave on Tumblr broke down the best of the best of their time together between NCIS Seasons 3 and 17.
