Will Emily Wickersham return to NCIS?

Most fans fully expected her to carry out the assignment and then rejoin the team when the series returns in the fall, but it turns out, that’s not the case. Wickersham posted a statement in May that indicates the departure is her exit from the series.

What is Emily Wickersham going to do now?

Emily Wickersham has been enjoying a very different role since she left NCIS at the end of season 18 – she’s become a mom! The actress – who played agent Ellie Bishop – welcomed her first child, son Cassius, with her partner, actor James Badge Dale, on 30 December and has been basking in motherhood ever since.

Why did Mark Harmon leave NCIS?

Harmon reportedly was ready to hang up Gibbs’ cap after Season 18, but learned that if he did so, CBS might not renew NCIS. As such, he agreed to return in a limited capacity for Season 19, and wound up leaving four episodes in.

Is Gibbs leaving NCIS for good?

Last October, the 71-year-old actor officially said goodbye to the show four episodes into Season 19, when his character decided to remain in Alaska and not return to work. However, Harmon assured fans that Gibbs is “not retired” and that he is “living in Alaska as far as I know,” per Entertainment Tonight.