NCIS: The Origins Viewers shocked to see Gary Callahan’s dog stabbed on the job – but did it survive?
Tuesday, April 7, episode of NCIS A prequel, flashbacks show how Gary got into Franks’ (Kyle Schmid) health. Right now, they were chasing the suspect when the dog was badly stabbed. The blade eventually damaged several nerves that control the movement of his hind legs, prompting the vet to work out that he will never be able to walk again.
The episode ended with scenes of Gary’s induction ceremony versus his retirement, where he stood up to receive his medal recognizing his bravery and bravery. (Gary will remain an agent where he will split time between Franks on weekends and Herm on weekdays.)
“Maybe it was grit or hell, or maybe it was a miracle, but at that moment, Gary Callahan stood up and took his first steps – for the second time,” Mark HarmonGibbs said in a low voice.
NCIS: The Originswhich premiered in October 2024, follows young Gibbs – a role originated by Mark Harmon – years before the events of NCIS. The new series picks up less than a year after the murders of Gibbs and his daughter. In Season 1, Gibbs began a new job as a special agent at the NIS Camp Pendleton office while still dealing with the effects of losing his family.
“That was our main goal from the beginning was to make a show that the fans of the original game loved and felt satisfied with. [it is] again [a show] that new viewers can tune in from the beginning of NCIS: Origins,” cocreator Gina Monreal described in Us Weekly in April 2025. “Viewers can jump in and not get confused and get on board with our characters and their stories. We’ve always looked at it from that perspective. I feel like we’ve succeeded.”
He continued: “We are really keen to stick to the canon [events]. We are strict about that. We want to honor motherhood. We both wrote about my mother and we love that show. But we also like to get into our new characters and into their emotional lives. “
Meanwhile, Montreal and the producer David J. North talked about how they were able to test everything they had planned for season 1 – but there’s one idea they want to expand on.
“Special Agent Gary Callahan – or Special Agent K-9 – we could get more of him out there. So we need more flashes,” North said. “Maybe the next finale. NCIS: Gary Callahan.”
NCIS: The Origins airs Tuesdays on CBS at 9 pm ET.
