NCIS fans, are you ready for the next big chapter? With CBS launching a brand-new NCIS spinoff, many are wondering where the original team members were left before this fresh story begins. After more than two decades of cases, heartbreaks, and shocking exits, the franchise continues to evolve—but the legacy of its core characters still looms large. So, where exactly did everyone end up the last time we saw them?

Leroy Jethro Gibbs
After nearly 20 years of leading the team, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) made his emotional exit in Season 19. Choosing peace over chaos, he stayed behind in Alaska after a case, finally finding a sense of quiet away from Washington. Though gone, Gibbs’ influence remains, and fans still wonder if he’ll return for a shocking cameo.

Timothy McGee
Once the rookie, McGee (Sean Murray) grew into a confident senior agent and family man. In the latest seasons, he balanced life at NCIS with raising his children alongside his wife, Delilah. His future seems tied to leadership, with hints that McGee could one day take over the reins of the team.

Nick Torres
Wilmer Valderrama’s Torres faced some of the darkest arcs in recent NCIS history, battling personal demons and trust issues. In his last appearances, he seemed torn between his loyalty to the team and unresolved pain from his past, leaving fans uncertain about his next steps.

Jessica Knight
Introduced in later seasons, Knight (Katrina Law) quickly became a fan favorite for her sharp instincts and fearless attitude. By the finale, she had cemented her place on the team while also deepening her relationship with Jimmy Palmer, proving that NCIS still knows how to balance heart and action.

Jimmy Palmer
Once the team’s “autopsy gremlin,” Palmer (Brian Dietzen) evolved into a central emotional anchor. After losing his wife, his bond with Jessica Knight gave fans hope that his story was far from over. His growth from assistant to Chief Medical Examiner made him one of NCIS’s quiet success stories.

Kasie Hines
Smart, witty, and invaluable in the lab, Kasie (Diona Reasonover) ended the last chapter firmly in her element. With her humor and skill, she remains a trusted part of the team and a bridge between the old guard and the new generation.

As the NCIS universe expands with its latest spinoff, fans can’t help but wonder which of these familiar faces might reappear—and which shocking twists the future holds. One thing’s certain: the legacy of Gibbs’ team will always be at the heart of NCIS.