When did Ducky leave NCIS?

In season 15, Ducky retired from the role of M.E. to become NCIS historian, with his autopsy colleague Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) taking his place.
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Does Ducky come back to NCIS?

David McCallum's Ducky returns to 'NCIS'

(Here's how McCallum says he's just like Donald Ducky Mallard.) NCIS Executive Producer Steve Binder announced exciting news. He tells TV Insider that Ducky will be back for the final two episodes of season 19.
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What happened to Ducky on NCIS 2019?

In March 2019, Ducky retired from his position as NCIS's Chief Medical Examiner with his former Assistant, Dr. James Palmer succeeding him. Following his retirement, he assumed the newfound position of NCIS Historian. He is the son of Victoria and Joseph Mallard and the older half-brother of Nicholas Mallard.
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What episode of NCIS does Ducky retire?

In NCIS' March 26 episode, “Silent Service,” Ducky's (David McCallum) continued to map out his retirement plans and it seemed the beloved character was gearing up to say goodbye for good.
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Who replaced Ducky on NCIS?

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from NCIS.

Ducky used to work as the team's chief medical examiner but decided he wanted to slow down back in season 16 and retire from the role. His job was taken over by his assistant Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) but Ducky admitted he was going to miss his life at NCIS.
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Ducky leaves NCIS - "my future will not longer include NCIS" | NCIS 16x16



Why did NCIS get rid of Ducky?

Speaking of Ducky's role change, David explained that appearing in fewer episodes will allow him to see more of his family, which includes his wife, children, six grandsons, and their cat, Nickie.
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Does Ducky leave NCIS for good?

Ducky's departure is the latest blow to NCIS fans.

“It was a decision made last year. I hope everyone will love and enjoy EVERYTHING ABBY not only for the rest of this season but for everything she has given all of us for 16 years,” she wrote at the time of her exit.
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When did Quinn leave NCIS?

During the Season 14 finale "Rendezvous," Quinn got a phone call from her mother Marie, although the audience wasn't privy to what the call was about. However, Quinn is gone by the Season 15 premiere, and it's explained that she left to go and care for her mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer's.
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What happened to Agent Cassidy on NCIS?

The episode marks the final appearance of NCIS Special agent Paula Cassidy, who is killed when she sacrifices herself to stop a suicide bomber.
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Why did Kate leave NCIS?

Departure. Donald P. Bellisario stated that Alexander departed the series due to a lack of stamina and grueling filming schedule, stating "this was the first time [Sasha] went over a year on a show".
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Did McGee leave NCIS?

With veteran actor Mark Harmon stepping back from the series as of October 2021, that leaves only two original NCIS agents in the spotlight — former medical examiner Donald "Ducky" Mallard (David McCallum) and Senior Field Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray).
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What happened to Cote de Pablo?

Cote revealed in a 2016 interview (you can watch the clip here) that she decided to leave NCIS out of respect for the character she had grown to love. She explained: "Unfortunately because of political things and scripts not being good enough, I chose not to [return to NCIS].
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What happened to Ducky's brother?

He believed his brother to be long dead, until the episode "Spinning Wheel" from the show's 13th season. During an investigation, Ducky discovers that his brother changed his identity and immigrated to the US, but by the time the two are reunited, Nicholas is unfortunately suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's.
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Did Gibbs finish his boat?

Binder, maybe he will find it in him to build another boat, but for now, he is done, according to something he told McGee (Sean Muray) at the end of the episode.
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What was director Shepard dying from?

Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was the Director of NCIS from 2005 until she was killed in action in 2008, dying from injuries sustained in a gunfight in an abandoned diner during the NCIS Season 5 finale, Judgment Day Part 1 (episode).
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Who dies NCIS season 15?

For example, Duane Henry's Reeves was killed in the Season 15 finale when a mugger held him and Abby at gun point.
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Who is the mystery woman that picks up Gibbs?

The Mysterious Redhead who brings Gibbs his glasses is played by Vivienne Bellisario who is Donald P. Bellisario's wife and also the real-life mother of Sean Murray (Timothy McGee).
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Does Michael Weatherly come back to NCIS?

So, in theory, it would be possible for Weatherly to return to NCIS but there has been no news that he will actually be making a comeback just yet. However, NCIS showrunner Steven D Binder confirmed to TV Insider that there have been talks of him one day reprising the iconic role.
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Will Tony DiNozzo come back to NCIS?

According to NCIS canon, DiNozzo and Ziva David have been reunited in Paris, where they live with their daughter Tali. Many fans had hoped that they would get a Tony-Ziva reunion when de Pablo filmed a number of episodes of Season 17, but due to Weatherly's Bull commitments this ended up not happening.
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How was Jennifer Esposito written out of NCIS?

In the third season Esposito was diagnosed with celiac disease and, after collapsing on set, Esposito informed CBS that her condition would limit her availability to work on the series. Rather than work around her limited schedule, Blue Bloods producers chose to write her character out of the series in 2012.
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Does Ziva marry Tony?

The Redditor admitted they were a bit behind with the show, and some commenters were quick to point out that fans have, in fact, received a bit of closure regarding the Tony-Ziva romance (It has ultimately been revealed that Ziva and Tony are happily living together with their daughter in Paris).
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Is Mark Harmon leaving NCIS for good?

'NCIS' Says Goodbye to Mark Harmon After 18 Years

The longtime lead of the CBS series had signed on for only a limited number of episodes in 2021-22.
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What did Gibbs whisper to Ziva?

When Gibbs stands up and walks towards Ziva, he leans in to whisper something. It looks like he's saying, "You're my daughter." Perhaps, in reference to Ziva calling Gibbs "the closest thing to a father that she has."
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Why did Gibbs and Abby fall out?

The pair filmed together for 10 seasons without any issues, but things fell apart in 2016. One day Harmon brought his dog to set with him, and the dog ended up biting a crew member who needed 15 stitches. After that, Harmon continued to bring the dog on set, which a number of the cast and crew felt uncomfortable with.
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Is Gibbs leaving NCIS for good?

never count Leroy Jethro Gibbs out.” After the actor left in mid-October, NCIS showrunner Steve Binder confirmed this as well. “As an executive producer and dear friend, Mark continues to be an integral part of the fabric of the show,” he said in a statement. But he also hinted that Gibbs might not be gone forever.
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