Fri Nov 08 05:50:00 UTC 2024: ## NCIS Finally Resolves Gibbs’ Lingering Storyline After Three Years

**[City, State] -** The CBS procedural *NCIS* has finally put a definitive end to a lingering issue left behind by the departure of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, three years ago. The resolution comes in Season 22, Episode 4, which addresses the fallout from Gibbs’ unconventional exit and the subsequent tension between the FBI and NCIS.

After Gibbs’ abrupt retirement in Season 19, his replacement, Special Agent Alden Parker, found himself embroiled in a complex situation. Gibbs’ final case in Alaska involved a murder investigation that led to the FBI pursuing him for his unconventional methods of delivering justice. Parker, initially tasked with arresting Gibbs, ultimately realized that his former boss was a good man despite the FBI’s perception. This decision, however, led to Parker’s dismissal from the FBI and the development of a strained relationship between the two agencies.

Season 22, Episode 4 sees the tension escalate as the FBI arrests almost all members of the MCRT for disobeying orders. Parker, however, manages to convince the FBI that their actions are justified, leading to a collaboration and a shared recognition of their work. This culminates in both agencies and their respective leaders, Parker and FBI Deputy Director Wayne Sweeney, receiving the Medal of Public Service from Director Leon Vance.

The episode concludes with a final conversation between Parker and Sweeney, signifying the end of their conflict and the resolution of the lingering issues left by Gibbs’ departure. This development paves the way for MCRT to finally move forward without the threat of FBI interference, a testament to the show’s dedication to resolving even the most complex storylines.

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