NCIS: Origins
In NCIS: Origins, young Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Hollywood Ending
S02E18With the Camp Pendleton office in danger of being shut down, the team confronts an uncertain future.
Episode Chronology
Track the release cadence
Tracking 65 episodes across 2 seasons
Enter Sandman
Monday, Oct 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team.
Enter Sandman, Part 2
Monday, Oct 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Gibbs and the team continue their investigation.
Bend, Don't Break
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
A murder near Camp Pendleton leads Gibbs and the team to a suburban mall in San Diego, where Gibbs takes matters into his own hands; Jackson Gibbs pays Franks an unexpected visit.
All's Not Lost
Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, Gibbs helps the team work a case involving a missing girl; the moment that irrevocably changed Gibbs' life is revealed.
Last Rites
Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
With the countdown on to an execution, Franks races to extricate the location of a missing body from a death row inmate and honor a promise he made to the victim's sister before time runs out.
Incognito
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Gibbs goes under cover for the first time with Lala as NIS works the case of a dead Navy seaman who may have been sharing top-secret intel that poses a threat to national security; Lala struggles with an unexpected…
One Flew Over
Monday, Nov 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
NIS investigates the murder of a dementia-afflicted Jane Doe; flashbacks reveal the first time Gibbs met Franks.
Sick As Our Secrets
Monday, Dec 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Gibbs and the team investigate the case of a Navy priest who was killed in the confessional booth; Randy shows Gibbs the ropes of working a protective detail.
Vivo o Muerto
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
The case of a missing woman who disappeared after a night of clubbing with a Navy seaman takes the team to Mexico, where they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs' past.
Blue Bayou
Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
As Leroy Jethro Gibbs prepares for his first Christmas without his wife and daughter, flashbacks reveal the unlikely journey that led to his first day on the job as a special agent.
Flight of Icarus
Monday, Jan 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander's son; a pivotal part of Frank's past involving his family is revealed.
Touchstones
Monday, Feb 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
When the evidence room is broken into and significant cash goes missing, the team looks into a connection to a recent case; Lala opens up to Gibbs; Kowalski struggles to move forward.
Monsoon
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
The team investigates the brutal murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam, leading Franks to reflect on his own struggles following the war; Gibbs considers a new path forward.
To Have and To Hold
Monday, Mar 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
The team works the case of an investment adviser found dead shortly after her release from prison; Mary Jo is left reeling by an unexpected development in her personal life.
From the Ashes
Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
The team investigates the brutal murder of a military sergeant found burned in her car, a case Franks suspects could have a connection to the assault of his estranged wife.
Bugs
Monday, Apr 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Vera receives an unexpected call from Bugs, who claims he's ready to answer more questions from prison after being identified as the sniper known as Sandman.
Darlin', Don't Refrain
Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
After the shocking developments in the Sandman case, the team works with the FBI to investigate further; while Wheeler struggles to hold onto his job, his family reaches a crisis point.
Cecilia
Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
When the murder of Pedro Hernandez is unearthed, Gibbs faces a reckoning; when he needs his team most, the loyalty of one is brought into question.
The Funky Bunch
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
Gibbs and Franks investigate the disappearance of a young Marine connected to a mysterious compound with a charismatic leader; Lala's fate is revealed.
Who by Fire
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
When the body of a college swimmer washes up on the beach, the team must determine if it was an accident or murder; Gibbs prepares for his first interrogation.
The Edge
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
When Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, a liaison from D.C. headquarters and an old acquaintance of Gibbs', arrives to evaluate whether Pendleton needs an in-house medical examiner, not everyone trusts that's the real reason…
No Man Left Behind
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
Tensions rise when Franks' estranged older brother, Mason, blows into town, desperate for help after hitting rock bottom; the team investigates the robbery of a Navy bank; Lala, still struggling after her accident…
Funny How Time Slips Away
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
When a naval officer mysteriously dies in the ‘90s, Gibbs and the team travel to the small dust-blown town of Serenity, Calif., where they encounter secret-harboring residents, an uncooperative sheriff and an…
Happy Birthday
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
When an anonymous tip leads to the discovery of a young Marine's body at a chilling crime scene, Randy believes it could be connected to a previous case where a coin was left in the victim's throat.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
The team investigates the murder of a Marine who had recently been picked for a classified mission; Wheeler's personal life is upended; Lala is thrown by unexpected news from Vera.
End of the Road
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
When Lala's favorite CI is shot, the team joins forces with Oceanside PD to determine who was behind the attack. Also, Franks visits his brother Mason at the compound, and Gibbs' relationship with Diane is tested when…
Fools Rush In
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
As the team discovers Gibbs' drunken Vegas elopement with Diane, the newlyweds contemplate their future. Also, the team investigates a fatal movie theater bombing with a connection to the Pruitt compound where Franks'…
Lean on Me
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
When a marine captain shows up at Camp Pendleton exhibiting symptoms of a fatal virus, NIS goes on lockdown and Gibbs is forced to take charge. As panic spreads, the team races to determine whether it really is a deadly…
Feelin' Alright?
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
When a lieutenant's water-logged body is discovered with a potential connection to an international smuggling ring, NIS Panama agents are called in to assist, and Gibbs comes face-to-face with an old nemesis: Special…
The Gambler
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
When the NIS Regional Director tries to transfer Mary Jo, she reconnects with an old friend from Atlantic City to help investigate the roadside deaths of two Marines.
Homeward Bound
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
When Dr. Tango is arrested for stealing human remains from a national park, Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard returns to assist the team in proving his innocence.
The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
When the team's trusted K-9 agent, Gary Callahan, is critically wounded at a crime scene, NIS races to track down the culprit while a surprising pre-Pendleton chapter in Franks' life is revealed.
Johnny B. Goode
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Lala's determination to get Manny out of gang life lands the team in the middle of a turf war.
Who's Gonna Drive You Home?
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
While Gibbs and Lala grow closer on a case, Gibbs' long-distance relationship with Diane is further tested by the arrival of an unexpected guest: Gibbs' father, Jackson.
Rule 13
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Wheeler takes command when a car bomb goes off outside NIS headquarters. Also, the truth about Franks' distaste for lawyers is revealed.
Hollywood Ending
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
With the Camp Pendleton office in danger of being shut down, the team confronts an uncertain future.
Principal Cast
Top billed talent
Austin Stowell
as NIS Probationary Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs
Mariel Molino
as NIS Special Agent Cecilia "Lala" Dominguez
Kyle Schmid
as NIS Supervisory Special Agent Mike Franks
Tyla Abercrumbie
as NIS Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Hayes
Caleb Foote
as NIS Special Agent Bernard "Randy" Randolf
Diany Rodriguez
as NIS Special Agent Vera Strickland
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Vertali Media Team
Honouring the Past, Building the Future
NCIS: Origins offers a compelling origin story that enriches the NCIS universe. The period setting adds a layer of nostalgia while the fresh cast brings new energy to familiar foundations.
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Audience Score
Steady engagement with solid reviews.
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Details
Broadcast Logistics
- Release cadence
- Tuesday @ 10:00 PM ET
- Primary platform
- CBS · United States (US)
- Language
- English
- Format
- Scripted
- Genres
- Drama • Action • Crime
- Episode runtime
- 60 min
- Premiered
- Oct 14, 2024
- Remote status
- Running
- TVMaze weight
- 99
- Official site
- Visit official site
Internal
Pipeline Tracking
- Database ID
- #52
- Internal slug
- ncis-origins
- TVMaze link ID
- 73811
- Added to tracker
- Jan 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET