NCIS is gearing up for a major shakeup in Season 22, with Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) leaving the DC-based team for a new position on the West Coast. Her departure, spurred by personal and professional struggles, leaves her ex, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), and the rest of the team reeling. Executive producer Steven D. Binder hinted that while Knight is gone, her presence will be felt throughout the season, especially as she and Jimmy revisit their unresolved relationship.
In Episode 4, Jimmy and Jessica will have a critical follow-up to their finale conversation, exploring their relationship’s future. Binder teased that the episode’s plot, playing out almost in real-time, will involve both high-stakes drama and deeply personal stakes for the former lovers. The result will determine whether they have a future together or remain apart.
Jessica’s exit doesn’t just impact Jimmy. Timothy McGee is at a crossroads, pursuing a promotion to deputy director, a decision that will be addressed early in the season. Wilmer Valderrama’s Nick Torres, notorious for avoiding emotional ties, dives deep into undercover work with dangerous criminals. His struggle to balance work and personal connections adds another layer of tension to the season.
As the team faces personal and professional upheaval, NCIS promises a season packed with emotional depth and action. The new season premieres October 14 on CBS and Paramount+.
