Before NCIS season 23 even resumes, CBS may have already given away where Ellie Bishop’s return is headed. With the show still on hiatus due to a delayed TV schedule, fans are left waiting — but key clues suggest the mystery may not last much longer.

The season 23 fall finale delivered a stunning twist when Jessica Knight’s first mission with ELITE put her directly on Bishop’s trail. Emily Wickersham’s brief cameo ended the episode on a major cliffhanger that instantly reignited fan excitement.

Recent hints now suggest that the tension between Bishop and the MCRT won’t last forever. Her reunion appears to bring closure rather than conflict, softening the emotional weight of her original departure and reminding fans of the bond she once shared with the team.

For now, Wickersham is only confirmed for the episode titled “Her,” leaving Bishop’s long-term future uncertain. If she remains undercover, her path may once again take her away from the team — though the door to a future return may still be open.

As NCIS approaches major milestones, fans are holding onto hope that Ellie Bishop’s story isn’t finished just yet.