Will We Ever See Gibbs, Tony & Ziva Together Again on NCIS? What We Know

They weren’t just a team. They were the heart of NCIS. And fans still haven’t given up hope.

Why This Trio Still Matters

Even after all the explosions, undercover missions, and new agents… one thing hasn’t changed:
Gibbs, Tony, and Ziva are still the most missed team in NCIS history.

From Season 3 to Season 11, they were the show’s emotional core. The silent strength of Gibbs (Mark Harmon), the flirt-and-deflect charm of Tony (Michael Weatherly), and the fire-and-loyalty of Ziva (Cote de Pablo) created a bond that felt more like family than fiction.

They didn’t always say what they felt. But fans felt it anyway.

What Happened to Them on the Show

• Gibbs quietly left NCIS in Season 19, choosing peace in Alaska over violence and bureaucracy.
• Tony exited in Season 13 after Ziva’s supposed death, leaving to raise their daughter, Tali.
• Ziva stunned fans with a surprise return in Season 16—alive after all—but only stuck around for a short arc in Season 17 before reuniting off-screen with Tony and Tali in Paris.

Since then, the three characters haven’t appeared together in the same timeline, let alone the same room.

What the Actors Have Said

💬 Mark Harmon has mostly stayed quiet, but in 2022 confirmed he’s not “retired” from acting—and never ruled out a return to NCIS if the story feels right.

💬 Michael Weatherly teased fans with this tweet in early 2023:
“It’s time for some Tiva...”
Fans lit up the comments. While he’s kept it playful, he’s hinted more than once that he’d be back—if the story clicks.

💬 Cote de Pablo has always been clear: She’s open to returning—as long as the story honors the characters. “If it’s something that makes sense, absolutely.”

So in short? They’re all open to it. It just hasn’t happened... yet.

Is a Reunion Actually Possible?

Here’s what we know:

• Showrunner Steven D. Binder hinted in 2024 that “some doors are never really closed” and that “we love playing with legacy characters when the moment is earned.”
• The NCIS universe is expanding, with Sydney and Europe spin-offs already running—and room for crossovers.
• Tony & Ziva are reportedly being considered for a spinoff (or limited series), with Weatherly and de Pablo attached in concept stages.

And the biggest clue?

“You never say never in this world,” said executive producer David North. “Especially not with characters like those.”

What Fans Want (And Why It Still Matters)

Fans aren’t just asking for nostalgia.
They want closure. Connection. Continuity.

What happened after Paris?
What would Gibbs say to Tali now?
Would Ziva and Gibbs hug again after everything left unsaid?

A reunion wouldn’t just check a box.
It would give fans the emotional payoff the show never delivered.

There’s no official confirmation—yet.
But between cast teases, producer winks, and a fanbase that never stopped asking...

A Gibbs, Tony, and Ziva reunion is no longer impossible. It’s waiting for the right moment.

And when it happens?
You’ll hear the fans cheering before the scene even airs.