https://screenrant.com/ncis-franchise-episode-1000-story-details-date/

The NCIS franchise will be marking its 1,000th episode later this year, with story details and an airdate for the upcoming milestone now revealed.

Fan-Favorite Character Returns For NCIS’ 1000th Episode Special, New Set Photo Confirms (https://screenrant.com/ncis-season-21-1000th-episode-shelby-flannery-return-set-photo/)

NCIS' overall 1000th episode is bringing back a fan-favorite character to the franchise and there's a set photo to confirm their appearance.

NCIS 1000th Episode BTS Images Teases Returning Character’s Role (https://screenrant.com/ncis-1000th-episode-fornell-return-set-photo/)

Behind-the-scenes images for the new NCIS 1000th episode offer an idea as to why a long-time fan-favorite character is making a comeback.

Daniela Ruah, Vanessa Lachey to ‘Cross Over’ for "NCIS" Franchise’s 1,000th Episode (Exclusive)
by Matt Webb Mitovich
March 14, 2024


TVLine has learned exclusively that both Daniela Ruah, who played Special Agent Kensi Blye-Deeks throughout "NCIS: Los Angeles‘" 14-season run, and Vanessa Lachey, who currently leads the "NCIS: Hawai’i" team as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, will appear during that milestone hour, which will air as the Monday, April 15 episode of "NCIS".

Though neither Kensi nor Jane will appear “in person” alongside the D.C.-based NCIS team, I am hearing the characters’ appearances will nonetheless be quite fun.

Also appearing during the episode will be Director Leon Vance’s son Jared, to be played this time around by Spence Moore II (All American, Superman & Lois).

https://tvline.com/casting-news/ncis-daniela-ruah-vanessa-lachey-crossover-episode-1000-kensi-jane-1235187887/

Gibbs' NCIS 1000th Episode Absence Is Made Worse By Ignoring One Original Character (https://screenrant.com/ncis-1000-episode-caitlin-todd-ignore-gibbs-absence-worse/)

NCIS looks back on its history for its 1000th episode via a celebratory video. However, it ignores one character, and it makes Gibbs' absence worse.

Gibbs' NCIS 1000th Episode Best Replacement Cameo Is A Forgotten Dead Original Character (https://screenrant.com/ncis-1000th-episode-gibbs-cameo-replacement-dead-caitlin-todd/)

Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs will unlikely appear in NCIS' 1000th episode, and the next best thing after him is a dead original character.

Why the NCIS franchise still thrives after 1,000 episodes (https://www.thewrap.com/ncis-1000-episodes-cbs-franchise-evolution/#:~:text=The%20showrunners'%20success%20in%20%E2%80%9Crecasting,a%20strong%20audience%20in%20streaming.)

The showrunners' success in “recasting well” and maintaining cost-effective productions has also helped ensure the longevity of “NCIS” — and declining linear TV ratings haven't stopped the franchise from finding a strong audience in streaming.

NCIS 1000th Episode Disrespects Gibbs’ Inaugural Team By Snubbing Two Original Character (https://screenrant.com/ncis-1000th-episode-disrespect-gibbs-original-team-by-snubbing-two-original-character/)

NCIS 1000th episode is a great way to celebrate the franchise's history, but somehow, it forgets to include two vital members of Gibbs' original team.

NCIS' 1000th Episode Finally Pays Off Its Incomplete 21-Year-Old Villain Story (https://screenrant.com/ncis-1000th-episode-first-villain-story-leonard-riche-complete/)

After 21 years, NCIS revisits a very important case in the agency's past for its 1000th episode, filling in narrative gaps in a villain's story.

McGee Creates NCIS’ 1000th Episode Biggest Plot Hole By Lying About Gibbs' Original Team (https://screenrant.com/ncis-1000th-season-todd-mcgee-partner-wrong-gibbs-team/)

As an agency veteran, it's surprising that Tim McGee makes NCIS' 1000th episode's biggest plot hole by getting an original Gibbs team detail wrong.

Original NCIS Actors Reunite After Missing The 1000th Episode (https://screenrant.com/ncis-season-21-michael-weatherly-sasha-alexander-reunion-video/)

Two of the original five cast members of NCIS come together for a special project after both missed the franchise's 1000th overall episode.