Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for NCIS Season 22, Episode 16.With over 400 episodes of NCIS spread across 22 seasons, the police-procedural series has seen its fair share of main characters and guest stars. One would question how a procedural show can go on for so long without feeling repetitive. In the case of NCIS, it’s due to its fleshed-out characters. The Major Crimes Response Team (MCRT) has evolved over the years with many beloved NCIS characters coming and going. With people from all walks of life joining the show, the series has presented different dynamics and shown that it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, a family isn’t always connected by blood. At its core, NCIS is more than just a team of people coming together to get justice for those in the Navy — it highlights the bonds you make with the people you spend every day working with.
