Two NCIS Stars Are Coming Back — And Sparks Might Fly!

What’s Going On?

Imagine two kids who didn’t always get along in school, and now they’re both being asked to play on the same big playground again. That’s kind of what’s happening with NCIS (a popular TV crime show about navy investigators).

• Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly used to work together on NCIS.
• They played characters named Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Harmon) and Tony DiNozzo (Weatherly).
• Now, both are coming back to play those same characters on screen.
• A behind-the-scenes source says people are already feeling a little tense!

Important Point: The bosses think a little friendly competition might help get more people to watch. But the regular workers on the show are worried about a not-so-nice workplace vibe.

The Big Announcements

Here’s how it all happened, step by step:

1. On Tuesday, June 30, CBS (the TV network) said Mark Harmon will show up in front of the camera as Gibbs in every episode of the spinoff show NCIS: Origins season 3. (He has been the narrator of that show since 2024.)
2. The very next day, the network said Michael Weatherly will return as Tony DiNozzo during season 24 of the original NCIS series.

Why Are People Bracing for Drama?

The source says the two will likely cross paths, and that has everyone preparing for some kind of fuss.

• Mark still has a lot of say across the whole NCIS world.
• Michael has never liked being told what to do — especially by Mark.
• Way back in a 2007 interview, Weatherly even said Harmon “was confused by my presence from the get-go” (meaning Harmon seemed unsure about him from the start).
• But later, after Weatherly got his own show (Bull) and became the top star, he understood Harmon’s behavior more.

Important Point: They do respect each other’s acting skills and want the franchise (the whole NCIS show family) to do well. The hope is they can “bury the hatchet” (make peace), but nobody expects them to become best buddies.

A Quick Timeline of Their History

• Weatherly, now 58, worked with Harmon, now 74, for 13 seasons before leaving in 2016.
• In 2007, Weatherly hinted at a feud.
• Around 10 years later, he said he got why Harmon acted the way he did.
• In 2024, Harmon started narrating NCIS: Origins.
• In 2025, both are officially returning as their old characters.

Summary

Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly are both returning to the NCIS world as their famous characters. CBS hopes their old rivalry boosts TV ratings, but crew members worry about drama on set. The two have had a rocky past but respect each other professionally. Everyone is hoping they can be peaceful, even if they’re not friends.

FAQ

Q: What is NCIS?
A: NCIS is a TV show about special agents who solve crimes involving the Navy and Marines. It has spinoff shows like NCIS: Origins.

Q: Are Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly really enemies?
A: Not exactly. They had some tension in the past, but they respect each other’s work and want the show to succeed.

Q: Will they be in the same episodes?
A: They are on different NCIS shows right now, but the source says they will likely cross paths, which could lead to on-screen or off-screen drama.

Q: Why is the network bringing both back?
A: The bosses paid a lot of money and think a little rivalry will make more people watch the shows.