The popular prequel series NCIS: Origins is currently on a short break, but the show will return with a new episode next month. The second season has been showing fans a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs and his early days at Camp Pendleton. The upcoming episode, number 15, is set to bring more action and serious danger to the team.
When Episode 15 Airs on CBS
NCIS: Origins Season 2 Episode 15 is scheduled to air on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The episode will run from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and Pacific Time (PT) on the CBS network. This marks the show’s return after the previous episode aired on March 31, 2026.
Streaming Options for Paramount Plus
For those who prefer to watch online, NCIS: Origins Season 2 Episode 15 will be available on Paramount+. If you have the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can watch the episode live as it airs on CBS. Subscribers to the Paramount+ Essential plan can stream the episode on demand the next day, which is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
What to Expect in “The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan”
Episode 15 is titled “The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan”. The official summary for the episode reveals a very tense situation. The team’s trusted K-9 officer, Gary Callahan, gets critically hurt while they are working at a crime scene. This forces the NIS team to move quickly to find the person responsible.
Alongside the main case, the episode will also show a surprising part of Mike Franks‘ past. The story will go back to a time before he was stationed at Camp Pendleton, giving fans a look at his life before Gibbs. The episode was written by David J. North and Daniel J. Egbert, and directed by Diana Valentine.
A Look Back at the Story So Far
The second season of NCIS: Origins returned from its winter break on March 3, 2026. The season has focused on Gibbs learning to deal with his past trauma while solving difficult cases. The team has also faced personal issues, including the arrival of Mike Franks‘ brother, Mason Franks (played by Philip Winchester), which has caused tension for the family.
Earlier in the season, actor Kyle Schmid, who plays Mike Franks, talked about the connection between his character and his wife, Tish (played by Tonantzin Carmelo). He mentioned that episode 15 would give viewers a better look into who Tish is and why she supports Mike’s dangerous job. The storyline has also dealt with serious topics, including a past attack on Tish.
Kyle Schmid told Deadline: “Tish is not gone. In episode 15 coming up, we’ll get a better look into who and why Tish is okay, and why she feels so strongly about what Mike is doing. Is the true love of your life ever really gone? They’re not.”
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Global Viewing Information
For fans watching internationally, the release schedule depends on the streaming service. In the United Kingdom, new episodes of NCIS: Origins Season 2 arrive weekly on Paramount+. Since the show premiered in the UK on October 15, 2025, viewers there can expect Episode 15 to be available shortly after its US broadcast. The same applies to viewers in Canada and Australia, where the show is also available on Paramount+.
NCIS: Origins airs Tuesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS. The series stars Austin Stowell as young Gibbs, Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks, Mariel Molino as Lala Dominguez, and Caleb Foote as Randy Randolf, with Mark Harmon returning as the narrator.
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