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NCIS: Origins Crossover Reopens 1990s Naval Officer Case

9/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

The NCIS and NCIS: Origins crossover airs on November 11, 2025, starting with NCIS: Origins at 8 p.m. ET.
The plot centers on a naval officer's death from the 1990s, reopened in the present day.
This is NCIS: Origins' first crossover since its October 2024 premiere, featuring a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
Both series return with new episodes on October 14, 2025, alongside NCIS: Sydney's premiere.
Season 2 of NCIS: Origins will resolve a cliffhanger involving Lala Dominguez's serious car accident.

History

Historical Context

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) was established in 1991 to address rising crime rates, with over 1,000 incidents reported on naval bases in 1992. This need for specialized investigations reflects ongoing public interest in military justice, which continues to resonate in contemporary narratives, as seen in the crossover events of popular shows like NCIS and Hawaii Five-0.

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Story summary

The NCIS and NCIS: Origins crossover airs on November 11, 2025, starting with NCIS: Origins at 8 p.m. ET.
The plot centers on a naval officer's death from the 1990s, reopened in the present day.
This is NCIS: Origins' first crossover since its October 2024 premiere, featuring a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
Both series return with new episodes on October 14, 2025, alongside NCIS: Sydney's premiere.
Season 2 of NCIS: Origins will resolve a cliffhanger involving Lala Dominguez's serious car accident.

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