Fans of the CBS drama NCIS were saddened when Mark Harmon stepped down from his role as Agent Leroy Gibbs after the show’s 19th season. However, there’s hope that the 71-year-old might return for the season 20 finale. Mark’s co-star Rocky Carroll and showrunner Stephen D. Binder have hinted at the possibility of his return.

Mark Harmon, despite leaving his role, remains an executive producer of the show, signaling his ongoing connection. The departure of Gibbs was due to a plot point, where he found peace in Alaska. This allowed the show to continue without him and left the door open for a potential return.

In a recent statement, Mark Harmon expressed his desire for fresh challenges beyond NCIS but hinted that Gibbs might make guest appearances in the future. While there’s no confirmation, the show has kept Gibbs’s legacy alive with references. A return is looking likely, but not confirmed.