NCIS: Origins Season 3
Created by David J. North, Gina Lucita Monreal
In NCIS: Origins, young Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
NCIS: Origins Season 3, Episode 3, “Return of the Mack,” airs Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on CBS.
NCIS: Origins Season 3, Episode 3, “Return of the Mack,” airs Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on CBS.
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Current US catalog status not verified
Originally released on CBS. We haven’t independently confirmed whether it remains available there.
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Released
CBS
Since Oct 6
Episode guide
Episodes
- 1
Don't You Forget About Me source at TVmaze
In the present day, ghosts from Leroy Jethro Gibbs' past finally catch up to him, shattering his peaceful retirement in Alaska. In 1992, the team races to rescue a kidnapped Randy while Gibbs and Lala deal with the aftermath of their kiss.
- 2
My Own Worst Enemy source at TVmaze
In the present, Gibbs returns to civilization and calls in a favor from old friend Woody. In 1992, the team bands together to help Woody when he's accused of murdering a bowling rival.
- 3
Return of the Mack source at TVmaze
In 1992, Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard helps the team investigate when a young Marine is found murdered on a beach with suspicious markings all over his body. In the present, Gibbs reunites with a familiar face from the past.
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Cast and crew
- Produced by
- Eric Christian Olsen, Gina Lucita Monreal, Mark Harmon, Sean Harmon
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- Season premiere · CBSOctober 6, 2026Reported
“TVmaze: NCIS: Origins season 3 episode 1 "Don't You Forget About Me" airs 2026-10-06 on CBS”
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Past changes
Season premiere date announced: October 6, 2026 on CBS