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Rocky Carroll Returns to Direct NCIS Episode 'S.O.S.'

4/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rocky Carroll (NCIS director and actor) returns to direct the episode 'S.O.S.' that airs on April 14, 2026.
This marks his 29th directing credit for the series after portraying Leon Vance for 18 seasons, and the return signals continuity amid changes.
The episode follows the investigation of a Navy lieutenant missing since a plane crash, revealing deeper truths.

History

Historical Context

NCIS premiered on September 23, 2003, as a spin-off from the series JAG, created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. The show quickly gained popularity, becoming a staple of American crime drama. Rocky Carroll joined the cast as Leon Vance in season five, contributing to the series' evolution over 18 seasons, which has influenced numerous subsequent crime dramas and maintained a dedicated fanbase.

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Story summary

Rocky Carroll (NCIS director and actor) returns to direct the episode 'S.O.S.' that airs on April 14, 2026.
This marks his 29th directing credit for the series after portraying Leon Vance for 18 seasons, and the return signals continuity amid changes.
The episode follows the investigation of a Navy lieutenant missing since a plane crash, revealing deeper truths.

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