NCIS Fall Finale Bombshell: Bishop Is Back — But She’s Not the Same
Tuesday’s NCIS fall finale dropped a jaw-dropping twist: Jess Knight’s first NCIS Elite mission is hunting… Ellie Bishop. Moments later, Emily Wickersham appears on screen — confirming Bishop is back and secretly watching the team.
Showrunner Steven D. Binder reveals her return has been planned for a year. But this isn’t the Bishop fans remember. Years of dangerous undercover work have hardened her — and she’s done something wrong. The real question is why.
Nick Torres is blindsided after Bishop left without the truth — and his reaction won’t be pretty. Jess is told to keep it quiet, but unlike Bishop, she won’t choose duty over team.
For now, Wickersham is set for one episode to close the arc — but the door is officially open for more.