NCIS Season 21 Teases a Wild Parker Story: Gibbs as the Father Figure and Parker as the Eccentric Uncle, Revealed by Showrunners

NCIS Season 21 is set to feature a comedic focus episode for Alden Parker, the team leader, as teased by showrunners David North and Steven D. Binder. Parker, who took over leadership from Leroy Gibbs in Season 19, has navigated the team through various cases, leading to diverse and unpredictable situations.

As reported by TVLine, North and Binder revealed their plan for an episode in which Parker will find himself performing surgery, promising both dramatic and comedic elements for the character. Highlighting actor Gary Cole’s comedic talents, the showrunners expressed their intention to showcase his humor in this particular episode, providing an opportunity for the audience to see a different side of Parker. They also shared insights from producer Mark Horowitz, who described Gibbs as the father figure of the team, contrasting Parker as the eccentric or “crazy uncle,” emphasizing the desire to let Gary Cole showcase his versatility in this unique storyline.