Fans of NCIS: Origins are facing a long wait for the next episode. The show aired its major fall finale on December 9, 2025, and will not return with new episodes for several weeks. The series follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the early 1990s, years before the original NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon.
The eighth episode left the story on a massive cliffhanger. The upcoming Episode 9 will deal with the fallout, especially surrounding Gibbs’s shocking personal decision. While the show is on a break, the official return date and time have been set.
When Does NCIS: Origins Season 2 Return with Episode 9?
NCIS: Origins Season 2, Episode 9 is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. CBS has confirmed this date on its official website for the show.
The episode is expected to air at the show’s regular time slot, which is 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central Time) on CBS. This lengthy break is common for network television during the holiday season and is also influenced by the 2026 Winter Olympics broadcasting in February. By waiting until after the Olympics conclude, CBS aims to provide a consistent weekly schedule for the remainder of the season without further interruptions.
The title for Episode 9 is “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”.
Where to Watch NCIS: Origins New Episodes
Viewers have multiple options to watch the new episode when it arrives in February.
- Live on CBS: The episode will premiere live on the CBS television network on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9/8c.
- Live Streaming: You can stream CBS live through services like YouTube TV or FuboTV if you have a subscription.
- On Paramount+: Episodes are available to stream on Paramount+ shortly after they finish airing on CBS. Certain subscription plans for Paramount+ also include a live feed of your local CBS station, allowing you to watch the episode as it airs.
- On-Demand Purchase: After the initial airing, Episode 9 will be available for individual purchase on digital storefronts like Prime Video and Apple TV.
For international viewers, Paramount+ is also the primary streaming home for NCIS: Origins in many global markets. Check your local Paramount+ service for availability and release times.
What Happened in the Season 2 Fall Finale?
The fall finale, Episode 8 titled “End of the Road,” ended with several major developments that will directly impact the story in Episode 9.
The biggest surprise was Gibbs’s sudden marriage to Diane. Earlier in the episode, Diane accepted a job offer in Los Angeles, and Gibbs refused to leave his team in D.C., leading to a breakup. After a tense confrontation with Lala, who accused him of pushing people away, a drunk Gibbs made an impulsive decision. He and Diane drove to Las Vegas and got married in a chapel.
“Even though we can’t play out this love, we can play out the subtleties of wanting someone and how that affects you in every aspect of your life,” actress Mariel Molino, who plays Lala, said about the complex relationship between her character and Gibbs.
Meanwhile, a dangerous subplot involved the Franks brothers. A man from their community named Stanley walked out of a movie theater moments before it exploded. Mike Franks had previously warned his brother Mason that something was off about Stanley, and this event confirmed his suspicions, creating more tension.
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What to Expect in Episode 9 “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
Episode 9 will pick up the story after these major events. The central focus will be on Gibbs returning to work as a newly married man and how his impulsive wedding to Diane affects his dynamic with the team, and especially with Lala.
The unresolved feelings and tension between Gibbs and Lala are expected to be a key part of the episode. Fans are waiting to see Lala’s reaction to the news of Gibbs’s marriage and how the two will navigate their professional partnership.
The episode will also continue the ongoing investigation into the movie theater bombing and the mysterious Stanley, putting the Franks brothers in a difficult position.
Austin Stowell, the actor playing young Gibbs, has spoken about the character’s emotional state, which will continue to shape the story.
“At this point, we’re still just months after Gibbs lost his wife and child. Even if those emotions are creeping in, he probably is quieting them,” Stowell explained, highlighting the guilt and trauma that influence Gibbs’s decisions.
NCIS: Origins Season 2 Episode Schedule
Season 2 of NCIS: Origins is planned to have a total of 18 episodes. With eight episodes aired in 2025, the remaining ten episodes will air weekly following the return on February 24, 2026.
The series takes a different break schedule compared to other shows in the NCIS franchise. While NCIS: Origins aired its fall finale on December 9, 2025, the main NCIS and NCIS: Sydney series continued airing new episodes for another week.
