Mark Harmon has addressed rumors regarding his return to NCIS, stating that there are currently no plans for it. He likened his character Leroy Gibbs to the idea of fishing in Alaska, implying uncertainty about Gibbs leaving his “stream.” While showrunner Steve Binder hinted at the potential for Harmon’s comeback, he stressed the importance of remaining faithful to the show’s characters in the narrative. Despite the ambiguity surrounding Harmon’s future on NCIS, the franchise has recently expanded with the debut of a new spin-off series, NCIS: Sydney.