Series synopsis
NCIS: Origins is an American crime drama television series that premiered on CBS on October 14, 2024. It was created by Gina Lucita Monreal, David J. North. It stars Austin Stowell, Kyle Schmid, Mariel Molino and Tyla Abercrumbie.
In 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, 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.
Premise
In 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, 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.
Premise: The story Gibbs never told.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Austin Stowell as Leroy Jethro Gibbs
- Kyle Schmid as Special Agent Mike Franks
- Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez
- Tyla Abercrumbie as FOS Officer Mary Jo Hayes
- Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland
- Caleb Foote as Special Agent Bernard 'Randy' Randolf
- Patrick Fischler as SAC Cliff Wheeler
- Bobby Moynihan as Woodrow 'Woody' Browne
Supporting cast
- Lori Petty as Dr. Lenora Friedman
- Sully Diaz as Maria Perez
- Jared Bankens as Jamison 'Bugs' Boyd
- Derek Smith as S Sgt. Kevin Maloney
- Freedom Bridgewater as Sheriff Pete
- Dani Scott as Shannon Gibbs
- Adele Abinante as Kelly Gibbs
- Jeannie Bolet as Angela Tan
- Ashley Dulaney as Jessica Maloney
- Ben Whitehair as Billy
- Daniel Roebuck as Artie
- Marisa Baram as Gail Price
Guest cast
- Patrick Fischler as SAC Cliff Wheeler
- Bobby Moynihan as Woodrow 'Woody' Browne
- Lori Petty as Dr. Lenora Friedman
- Sully Diaz as Maria Perez
- Jared Bankens as Jamison 'Bugs' Boyd
- Derek Smith as S Sgt. Kevin Maloney
- Freedom Bridgewater as Sheriff Pete
- Dani Scott as Shannon Gibbs
- Adele Abinante as Kelly Gibbs
- Jeannie Bolet as Angela Tan
- Ashley Dulaney as Jessica Maloney
- Ben Whitehair as Billy
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | August 26, 2025 | August 26, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 18 | October 14, 2024 | April 28, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 18 | October 14, 2025 | May 5, 2026 |
| Season 3 | 1 | October 6, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCIS Origins Season 1: The Story Behind the Story | August 26, 2025 |
| 2 | Season 1: Retro Crime-Solving: The Sets and Style of NCIS: Origins | August 26, 2025 |
| 3 | Season 1: Gag Reel | August 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Enter Sandman (1) 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. |
October 14, 2024 |
| 2 |
Enter Sandman (2) Gibbs and the gritty ragtag team continue their investigation at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office. |
October 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Bend, Don't Break 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. |
October 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Funky Bunch Gibbs and Franks investigate the disappearance of a young Marine connected to a mysterious compound with a charismatic leader, and Lala’s fate is revealed. |
October 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Who By Fire When the body of a college swimmer washes up on the beach, the team must determine if it was an accident or murder. Also, Gibbs prepares for his first interrogation. |
October 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Edge Young Ducky is sent to Camp Pendleton to shadow the team while they work a case and, in the process, he reconnects with Gibbs after the two crossed paths years earlier. |
October 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't You Forget About Me | October 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 5, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |