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The story Gibbs never told.
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.
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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.
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Episode 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.
Directed by Niels Arden OplevWritten by David J. North, Gina Lucita MonrealGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Julian Black Antelope, Bobby Moynihan, Lori Petty, Sully Diaz, Jared Bankens, Derek Smith, Freedom Bridgewater
Episode 2
Gibbs and the gritty ragtag team continue their investigation at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office.
Directed by Niels Arden OplevWritten by David J. North, Gina Lucita MonrealGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Julian Black Antelope, Bobby Moynihan, Sully Diaz, Jared Bankens, Dani Scott, Adele Abinante, Daniel Roebuck
Episode 3
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.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Jon WorleyGuest stars Bobby Moynihan, Dani Scott, Mark Harmon, Michael Harney, Daniel Bellomy, Robert Taylor, Tonantzin Carmelo, Ely Henry
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Hanelle M. CulpepperWritten by Michael J. Ballin, Thomas AguilarGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Julian Black Antelope, Bobby Moynihan, Adele Abinante, Marisa Baram, Mark Harmon, Daniel Bellomy, Tonantzin Carmelo
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Lionel ColemanWritten by Margarita MatthewsGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Julian Black Antelope, Jeannie Bolet, Mark Harmon, Michael Harney, Robert Taylor, Tonantzin Carmelo, Christopher Redman
Episode 6
Gibbs goes undercover 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. Also, Lala struggles with her place on the team and an unexpected development in her personal life.
Directed by Pete ChatmonWritten by Shalisha FrancisGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Lori Petty, Mark Harmon, Ektor Rivera, Aaron Wilton, Eric Normington, Matthew Henerson
Episode 7
NIS investigates the murder of a dementia-afflicted Jane Doe. Also, flashbacks reveal the first time Gibbs met Franks
Directed by Jessica LowreyWritten by Gina Lucita Monreal, Margarita Matthews, Rafael Samano, Rafael SamanoGuest stars Lori Petty, Marisa Baram, Mark Harmon, Daniel Bellomy, Tonantzin Carmelo, Aaron Wilton, Eric Normington, Matthew Henerson
Episode 8
Gibbs and the team investigate the case of a Navy priest who was killed in the confessional booth and may have been targeted by mistake. Meanwhile, Randy shows Gibbs the ropes of working a protective detail while struggling with a personal situation.
Directed by Edward OrnelasWritten by Stephen Day, Daniel J. EgbertGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Jared Bankens, Marisa Baram, Mark Harmon, Michael Harney, Daniel Bellomy, Ely Henry
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Loren YaconelliWritten by Gina Lucita Monreal, Rafael Samano, Rafael Samano, Michael J. Ballin, Michael J. Ballin, Thomas Aguilar, Thomas AguilarGuest stars Bobby Moynihan, Mark Harmon, Tonantzin Carmelo, Ely Henry, Matthew Henerson, Antonio Jaramillo, Grant Anstine, Christopher Allen
Episode 10
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.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by David J. North, Gina Lucita Monreal, Brendan FehilyGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Marisa Baram, Michael Shepperd, Eddie Alfano, Mark Harmon, Robert Taylor, Tonantzin Carmelo, Aaron Wilton
Episode 11
The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander's son, while a pivotal part of Franks' past involving his family is revealed.
Directed by Ruben GarciaWritten by Gina Lucita Monreal, Jennifer Corbett, Jennifer CorbettGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Mark Harmon, Michael Harney, Tonantzin Carmelo, Adam Huber, Brandon Spink, Christopher Stanley
Episode 12
When the evidence room is broken into and significant cash goes missing, the team looks into a connection to a recent case. Also, Lala opens up to Gibbs, and Kowalski struggles to move forward.
Directed by Anya AdamsWritten by David J. North, Gina Lucita Monreal, Brendan FehilyGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Marisa Baram, Michael Harney, Daniel Bellomy, Aaron Wilton, Eric Normington, Scotty Tovar
Episode 13
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. Also, Gibbs considers a new path forward.
Directed by Hanelle M. CulpepperWritten by Gina Lucita MonrealGuest stars Lori Petty, Mark Harmon, Tonantzin Carmelo, Adam Huber, Brandon Spink, Nick Gomez, Josh Kelly, Sammi Rotibi
Episode 14
The team works the case of an investment advisor found dead shortly after her release from prison. Also, Mary Jo is left reeling by an unexpected development in her personal life.
Directed by Diana ValentineWritten by Shalisha FrancisGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Lori Petty, Marisa Baram, Mark Harmon, Hattie Hoskins, Matthew Alan, Guy Lockard
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Hanelle M. CulpepperWritten by Margarita MatthewsGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Mark Harmon, Tonantzin Carmelo, Adam Huber, DaJuan Johnson, Elijah R. Reed, Yonel Dorelis, Griff Furst
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Jessica LowreyWritten by Michael J. Ballin, Thomas Aguilar, Jennifer CorbettGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Jared Bankens, Michael Shepperd, Eddie Alfano, Mark Harmon, Michael Harney, Daniel Bellomy
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Pamela RomanowskyWritten by David J. North, David J. North, Brendan Fehily, Brendan Fehily, Gina Lucita MonrealGuest stars Patrick Fischler, Bobby Moynihan, Lori Petty, Jared Bankens, Marisa Baram, Mark Harmon, Adam Huber, DaJuan Johnson
Episode 18
When the murder of Pedro Hernandez is unearthed, Gibbs faces a reckoning. But when he needs his team most, the loyalty of one is brought into question.
Directed by Niels Arden OplevWritten by Gina Lucita MonrealGuest stars Michael Shepperd, Eddie Alfano, Mark Harmon, Robert Taylor, Aaron Wilton, Matthew Henerson, Toby Huss, Scotty Tovar
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Austin StowellLeroy Jethro Gibbs
Kyle SchmidSpecial Agent Mike Franks
Mariel MolinoSpecial Agent Lala Dominguez
Tyla AbercrumbieFOS Officer Mary Jo Hayes
Diany RodriguezSpecial Agent Vera Strickland
Caleb FooteSpecial Agent Bernard 'Randy' Randolf
Mark HarmonOlder Leroy Jethro Gibbs (voice) (uncredited)
Patrick FischlerSAC Cliff Wheeler
CBSUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
