NCIS Says Goodbye to Vance in 500th Episode

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. NCIS fans say goodbye to a long time favorite this week. In the 500 episode aired on March 24th, director Leon Vance, played by Rocky Carroll, was killed off after 18 years on the show since season 5. The character died in a shooting involving a corrupt agent and got a heavenly welcome from the late-cheat medical examiner Ducky. Carroll, now 62, called the storyline a perfect full circle for Vance. He praised producers for crafting a big, memorable moment to mark the milestone episode and remind viewers why the show stays so popular. At first, the actor wondered if there was another way to write out the character. But after reading the script, he embraced it as a terrific send-off that highlights Vance's journey and lasting impact. Executive producer Stephen D. Binder gets credit from Carroll for making it feel like a heartfelt tribute. And while Vance is gone, Carroll plans to stick around by directing a future episode.

1:01As NCIS charts his next chapter, TV lineups are packed with fresh series this spring. From four all mankind's fifth season on Apple TV to new drama and, reality hits across networks, keeping viewers hooked week after week.