Michael Weatherly Rejoins 'NCIS' for Season 24 After Spin-off Ends

WHO:

USA Today - Mark Harmon is bringing his character Gibbs to every "NCIS: Origins" episode this fall.

US Magazine - Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of Tony DiNozzo after a 10-year absence from NCIS.

US Magazine - Sean Murray, who plays Timothy McGee, was the only original cast member still featured on NCIS when season 23 premiered in fall 2025.

Collider - Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of Tony DiNozzo.

Deadline - Cote de Pablo, who played Ziva, was Weatherly's partner in the spin-off.

WHAT:

USA Today - CBS announced that Michael Weatherly will return to "NCIS" for the fall's 2026-2027 season.

USA Today - Weatherly stated, "I'll see you in the fall," regarding his return.

Collider - Michael Weatherly's return follows the cancellation of the spin-off "Tony & Ziva," which occurred six months prior to the announcement of his return.

Deadline - Weatherly is set to return to CBS's NCIS for a season-long arc.

Coming Soon - Michael Weatherly last appeared as a series regular in NCIS before the spin-off was canceled.

Newsweek - Fans are reacting positively to Michael Weatherly's return as Tony DiNozzo in season 24 of NCIS.

Variety - This is now the second high-profile NCIS alum to return to the franchise in recent days.

Deadline - Weatherly is set to return to CBS's NCIS for a season-long arc.

Deadline - The spin-off "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" was canceled after one season at Paramount+.

WHERE:

Deadline - The events are taking place within the CBS network's NCIS franchise.

WHEN:

USA Today - The 2026-2027 season of "NCIS" is set to begin in the fall.

Deadline - Weatherly's return is confirmed for the fall season of NCIS, specifically in 2026.

Deadline - Weatherly's return is scheduled for the fall season of NCIS, specifically in 2026.

Deadline - Weatherly's return is scheduled for the fall season of NCIS.

WHY:

USA Today - Weatherly's return follows the cancellation of "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" in December after one season.

Collider - Weatherly's return follows the cancellation of the spin-off "Tony & Ziva," which occurred six months prior to the announcement of his return.

Collider - The return follows the cancellation of the spin-off "Tony & Ziva."

HOW:

USA Today - CBS did not reveal plot details for Weatherly's return, describing it simply as a season-long arc.

Variety - Weatherly is set for a season-long arc in Season 24 of NCIS, which he helped popularize.

Variety - Weatherly's return is part of a season-long arc in the long-running series.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 17:30 UTC)

Mark Harmon is set to bring his character Gibbs to every episode of "NCIS: Origins" this fall, while CBS has announced that Michael Weatherly will also be returning to "NCIS" for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Weatherly expressed his excitement by saying, "I'll see you in the fall," as his return comes after the cancellation of "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" last December. Although CBS has not disclosed any plot details for Weatherly's return, they have indicated it will involve a season-long arc.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 13:37 UTC)

Michael Weatherly is making a comeback to CBS's NCIS for a season-long arc, following the cancellation of the spin-off "Tony & Ziva" six months ago. This marks his return to the series where he last appeared as a regular before the spin-off was announced. Fans can look forward to seeing him back in action on the show soon.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 06:18 UTC)

Michael Weatherly is making a comeback as Tony DiNozzo after a decade away from NCIS, with his return confirmed for the fall season of 2026. Fans are expressing their excitement about this news, reacting positively to Weatherly's return in season 24 of the beloved series. This announcement comes on the heels of the cancellation of the spin-off "Tony & Ziva," which took place six months before his return was revealed.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 04:22 UTC)

Sean Murray, who plays Timothy McGee, was the only original cast member still featured on NCIS when season 23 premiered in the fall of 2025. In recent days, it has been announced that Michael Weatherly is returning to the franchise, marking the second high-profile NCIS alum to make a comeback. Weatherly's return is scheduled for a season-long arc in Season 24 of NCIS, set to air in the fall of 2026, following the cancellation of the spin-off "Tony & Ziva."

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 21:25 UTC)

Michael Weatherly is making a comeback as Tony DiNozzo in CBS's NCIS, where he will be featured in a season-long arc this fall. His return comes after the cancellation of the spin-off "NCIS: Tony & Ziva," which he starred in alongside Cote de Pablo, who played Ziva. The events will unfold within the NCIS franchise on the CBS network, bringing back a beloved character to the long-running series.