NCIS will change it up for its Season 11 finale next Tuesday.
Instead of featuring a major death or shocking cliffhanger, the highest-rated show on television will pay tribute to Ralph Waite, the actor who recurred for years as Jackson Gibbs and passed away in February.
On "Honor Thy Father," Leroy Jethro Gibbs heads home when he learns that his dad has passed away. The entire NCIS team then turns out to mourn this loss in what is sure to be a heartfelt NCIS Season 11 Episode 24.
Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there isn't a case to be solve. When a man is murdered on a secret Navy detention vessel, the NCIS team must figure out if this could be a diversion to help a terrorist escape.
Grab a box of tissues and click through these photos from the NCIS Season 11 finale:
1. Gibbs Heads Home
Gibbs heads home when his father passes away on the season finale of NCIS. "Honor Thy Father" is the 24th episode of the show's 11th season.
2. Honoring Gibbs Father
The entire team turns out to stand by Gibbs as he mourns the passing of his father on NCIS.
3. Getting the News
Is this Gibbs getting the news about his father. This is bound to be a touching episode of NCIS.
4. Lots of Memories
We're sure Gibbs will have to face lots of old memories when he heads back to his hometown for his father's funeral.
5. Ralph Waite's Passing
No doubt the passing of actor Ralph Waite who played Jackson Gibbs for six seasons will leave a void for the NCIS family and its fans.
6. There's Still a Case
Despite Gibbs dealing with the loss of his father, there's still a case for the team to solve on the season finale of NCIS.
7. A Secret Detention Ship
A murder on a secret detention ship has the NCIS team trying to figure out if it was a distraction for a terrorist to escape.
8. DiNozzo Takes the Lead
With Gibbs dealing with personal issues, will Tony take the lead on the latest case?
Here is a look at the finale's official network trailer:
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