NCIS: Are many characters returning for the series’ 1,000th episode?

There could be one surprise after another for fans of NCIS: Special Investigations during season 21, which is currently airing in the United States.

A few days ago, American viewers witnessed the return of Michael Weatherly, aka DiNozzo, eight years after his last appearance in the series at the end of the 13th season. Returning in a cameo tribute to late actor David McCallum. last September and dedicated an episode to his character Ducky.

And if TVLine is to be believed, the 1,000th episode of NCIS, which starts filming on Monday, will also be celebrated with appearances from many characters from the NCIS franchise to properly celebrate this special anniversary and this rare milestone. Achieved by the TV series.

When will the 1000th episode of NCIS air?

NCIS, which debuted in 2003, quickly established itself as one of the most-watched series on American television. Over the years it has given birth to no less than four spin-offs: NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaii, and the latest NCIS: Sydney, the first season of which is currently on the beat. One new per week in France on the Paramount+ platform.

While the current versions in New Orleans and Los Angeles ended in 2021 and 2023 after 7 and 14 seasons respectively, the parent series continues to do very well despite the departure of its star Mark Harmon (Gibbs) two years ago.

Cut to just 10 episodes due to the writers’ and actors’ strike that took place last year, this twenty-first installment of NCIS includes a can’t-miss episode – the 1,000th of the series – that won’t be another season seven, and airs on April 15 on CBS in the US.

Characters from various spin-offs gathered around Vance?

Presented on set this week, US site TVLine reveals that this major episode of NCIS will center around director Leon Vance’s (Rocky Carroll) character. “This episode will feature a more personal storyline and feature director Vance.”Shown by Steven D. Binder, one of the NCIS showrunners.

“One of our characters is going to be in a lot of danger, and you’re going to see the different series of the franchise weave into that story a little bit differently.”, adds David North, the series’ other showrunner. Should we take this as a sign that Leon Vance is going to be in serious trouble come episode 1000? You will have to wait for a reply.

The main authors of the series promise many Easter eggs and “tribute to the past” which will surely please the fans. As for the characters who will definitely be appearing in this special episode, TVLine already has some information based on the cast members who were present when they visited the set of the series.

Namely, Chris O’Donnell, aka Cullen in NCIS: Los Angeles, Todd Lassance (Jim “JD” Dempsey) and Olivia Swann (Michelle Mack) from NCIS: Sydney, and Scott Bakula (Dwayne Pride), who must Participated in the plot Zoom (the actor is currently on the Broadway stage). Not forgetting the spin-off heroes in Hawaii who have to communicate with the Washington team from their own offices.

So, big crowds for the 1000th episode, which will no doubt be next April. on the M6 ​​before the French transmission in the coming months.