When Mark Harmon left NCIS in Season 19, Gibbs said emotional goodbyes—but one major moment never happened: he never got to say farewell to Jimmy Palmer.
Now, Brian Dietzen is opening up, revealing he still hopes for a reunion that finally gives fans the closure they missed.
According to Dietzen, Jimmy would have a lot to say—especially gratitude toward Gibbs, who was a mentor and father figure to him, much like Donald Mallard.
Over the years, Gibbs quietly supported Jimmy through some of his toughest moments, building a bond fans came to love. And while Dietzen has personally thanked Harmon, he hopes Jimmy will one day get that same chance on screen.
With Harmon still tied to the franchise through NCIS: Origins—and even making a brief return—the door isn’t fully closed.
For now, fans are left wondering: will Gibbs finally come back from Alaska for the reunion that should’ve happened?