**WARNING: This article contains spoilers from NCIS.**
### NCIS Season 22: Will Jimmy and Jessica’s Relationship Survive?
NCIS Season 22 is set to pick up from the dramatic cliffhanger that left fans wondering about the future of Jimmy Palmer and Jessica Knight’s relationship.
At the end of Season 21, Jessica Knight (played by Katrina Law) was offered a promotion as the new REACT chief training officer at Camp Pendleton, requiring her to relocate across the country. After a harrowing mission, she decided to accept the position, putting her relationship with Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) in jeopardy. Their relationship has been on shaky ground, and this move could be the final nail in the coffin if they decide that a long-distance relationship won’t work.
Some fans speculate that Jessica’s departure could pave the way for Jimmy to find a new love interest at work. One CBS viewer shared their theory on Reddit, predicting that Jimmy will find someone else within the office. They suggested that Jessica might return for a case only to discover that Jimmy has moved on, which would leave her distraught but eventually accepting the situation.
If Jessica leaves the team, her position would need to be filled, potentially introducing a new cast member. Historically, Jessica’s role has been occupied by strong female agents, such as Caitlin “Kate” Todd (Sasha Alexander), Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), and Ellie Bishop (Emily Wickersham). Could Jimmy’s new love interest be Jessica’s replacement in Season 22?
Not all fans are on board with this theory. One Reddit user argued, “No, Jess will not leave; it’s all a plot and cliffhanger out of the storyline. Somewhere, Nick will ask her, ‘Are you sure? You got us, and you have a family and are a step-mum to Victoria!’ And no, Jimmy will not find someone else like people think!”
NCIS was renewed for Season 22 at the end of April, with the show expected to return in September. Season 21 was shorter than usual, with just 10 episodes due to the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes. However, Season 22 is anticipated to consist of around 24 episodes, typical for the series.
Stay tuned to see how these relationships and storylines unfold when NCIS returns this fall on CBS and Disney+.