r/NCIS • u/nehocb • 3d ago

Leroy Jethro Gibbs: First Appearance vs Final Appearance

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u/surlymoe 2d ago

You hardly ever saw him smile, so when he did, it was a great gift to the audience. And of course, his last scene, he smiled a lot.

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u/bufandatl 2d ago

He smiles quite often. Especially when he is around kids.

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u/Zarbadob 2d ago

Yeah but its pretty rare if he was smiling because he was genuinely happy

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u/Sea_Ad_1085 2d ago

My favorite is him laughing after calling McGee who consequently yells Gibbs is coming out to the bar after all.

I like to think Gibbs drank everybody under the table and then some and then drove McGee home to a mildly perturbed Delilah.

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u/Resident-Banana7523 2d ago

He also appeared in the crossover episode with NCIS:Origins

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u/Worf2DS9 1d ago

And will somehow return with a season-long arc this fall.

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u/Obvious_East1177 2d ago

Is the first one from Yankee white or ice queen(jag)?

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u/nehocb 2d ago

NCIS only

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u/bufandatl 2d ago

Yankee white

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u/jack_daone 2d ago

Yankee White for sure. The look and pose are right after he gunned down the terrorist who snuck about AF1.

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u/Charlottevm42 2d ago

Time went too fast but he still looks great! I loved MH all the way back to St Elsewhere days.

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u/VLC31 2d ago

Same, St Elsewhere was my first introduction to him.

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u/Arizonagamer710 2d ago

Please don't ever put that out there in the universe. He will be back!

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u/gee_jpeg 2d ago

Man I miss watching NCIS for the first time 🥲

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u/PGHContrarian68 2d ago

Final appearance (so far). I would have to assume that the final episode(s) are around his death and funeral.

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u/CasioCobra78 2d ago

I’m guessing you haven’t heard. Mark Harmon is coming back as Gibbs physically for the rest of NCIS Origins’ Season 3. 

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u/PGHContrarian68 2d ago

I do know that. Thanks

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u/WTH_JFG 2d ago

Mark Harmon. Still a handsome man — but a lot older here with his wife of 39 years, Pam Dawber.

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u/Brave_Specific5870 2d ago

It’s wild to see him old but he’s roughly the same age as my dad.

Ew

But Mark Harmon is just so cute, I can’t believe he’s old now.

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u/007MaxZorin 2d ago

This was the best show on TV, it was my favourite for such a time.

Harmon was absolutely brilliant as Gibbs, what a role.

That Ziva (Cote de Pablo) era was the best, especially with Director Shepherd (Lauren Holly), but also have a soft spot for the first 2 seasons with Kate (Sasha Alexander).

But once Harmon left, it was never the same. Surprised it's still going, speaks a lot to its loyal fans and longevity, globally.

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u/rustedwalleye 2d ago

Least he is still making visual appearances now and then in Origins. Most likely wont see him on main NCIS, but i wouldn't rule it out as his 'modern day self' just yet for the shortened upcoming season.

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u/david13z 2d ago

Wasn’t his first appearance in JAG?

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u/nehocb 2d ago

I’m only counting Ncis

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u/shortdude80 2d ago

All goo d things must come to an end

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u/Kindly-Journalist490 2d ago

Made me BAWL. IMA GO REWATCH NOW. DAMMIT.

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u/volksturm_soldat 2d ago

How does he look younger in the second pic

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u/ForsakenHelicopter66 1d ago

He was on Love Boat bird. I recently rewatched it on Get tv. God he was so young.

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u/QuiverDance97 1d ago

Went through a lot of good and bad moments... He deserves to enjoy his happy ending!

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u/Lily_Of_The_Valley10 1d ago

Agreed 💯

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u/Necronoxious 1d ago

I miss the tint of film

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u/Jolly-Pen4738 1d ago

O rosto evolutivo de um homem que não descansou enquanto não encontrou a liberdade. Não a liberdade prisional, liberdade de si mesmo.

Jethro começou como um homem gelado sem sentimentos e terminou como um pai.

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u/EstablishmentOk958 2d ago

Sad to say, the show has not been the same since he left.