Ending Scene - Farewell To Ducky Mallard And A Cameo By Anthony DiNozzo - NCIS 21x02

[@ronsimpson143]

The fact that Michael Weatherly came back shows two things, first, he wanted to show respect for his friend. Second, it shows that he understands Tony would not have missed that funeral. If there's one thing that Tony really understands, it's loyalty to your friends!.

[@The_AllisonL]

Michael Weatherly has been expressing for years that he has wanted to come back atleast to cameo, and he wants to go back with Cote and Robert Wagner, hopefully we can get that soon, Ziva, Tony, and Sr. before Robert Wagner passes away

[@sevcofieldservices5070]

Robert just turned 94 a week or so ago. I would love to see that happen but really feel it has to be sooner than later.

[@The_AllisonL]

@@sevcofieldservices5070 Yeah, definetly I would love to see Dinozzo Sr. return as soon as possible

[@mejercit]

@@The_AllisonL This was the right time.

[@The_AllisonL]

@@micahpowers2614 its not really about the paycheck, its more about the environment and being around people who care about you and were your family for so many years, and missing working there

[@Myrdden71]

I remember in the pilot, DiNozzo and Ducky trading spots behind the president's desk on Air Force One to take photos of each other. Such fun!

[@McD5791]

Dinozzo explaining to Caitlin the difference between taking photos and taking sketches... using a Sports Illustrated model analogy 😁

[@midnightcarnivalmember]

​@@McD5791The Gibbs Head Slaps. That was one of the iconic things he had in the show.

[@RexHeuermann]

And the fact that Leroy was in the toilet taking a piss but was still somehow aware that they were taking pictures of each other!

[@13tkdgirl]

One of my fave scenes from season 1

[@darthkaton]

@@RexHeuermann Probably cause he would do the same.

[@richardnguyen1520]

It really kills me how much this scene reminds me of the original team's charm. Nothing was able to replace DiNozzo.

[@davidjones6470]

DAMN RIGHT AND AMEM,

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

That is so true. Loved his imitations. And it was great that he would do an imitation that got on everyone’s nerves right before he made an important discovery!! And no one says Autopsy Gremlin with quite as much love as Tony!

[@martinconnors6200]

I cry because I feel my Maternal Grandfather's energy

[@HankTschida]

No one and nothing will be able to replace the original team. Its like when your favorite show ending nothing will be able to replace it

[@tinusvandenberg2593]

Oh how i miss the old team! 😢

[@rmmicu]

The saddest thing for me is that David is the only OG cast member and never truly left. He was still there making appearances when he could. He literally had to lose his life to stop being on the show. Rest in peace Ilya. Time for you and Napoleon to go on new adventures up there.

[@shep9231]

Tony DiNozzo moved heaven and earth to be there for the party honoring his friend. We should all be so fortunate.

[@anndownsouth5070]

For a whole generation, David will always be Ilya. One of the men from U.n.c.l.e.❤💔

[@caliggyjack7480]

McGee was a guest star in season 1 so he also is from the beginning.

[@rayvega3163]

@@caliggyjack7480Palmer, too, but Ducky did appear in both the backdoor pilots and the first NCIS episode so it makes him a true OG.

[@caliggyjack7480]

@@rayvega3163 oh yeah you right. I forgot about the Jag episodes.

[@ksbaxter]

The second Tony appeared, I broke down. His surprise appearance was good timing. Seeing him, Jimmy and McGee together, was a powerful moment. Missed the good old days of NCIS. David McCallum may be gone but will never be forgotten. We love u Ducky.

[@suemeade2864]

Love you Ducky❤❤❤

[@stephenharper9961]

Completely the same, everyone was saying Gibbs but Di nozzo was closer to Palmer plus Michael weatherly has aged like a fine wine with his acting

[@shep9231]

The Duck will always be remembered!

[@DarkLordDiablos]

Jimmy was Tony's Ducky. They shared a similar dynamic to that of Gibbs and Ducky just with the ages reversed. They shared similar scenes together that mirrored those of Gibbs and Ducky in that they understood each other and could talk to each other in a way only they could.

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

Some of us remember David McCallum from The Man from UNCLE. Outstanding actor.

[@Locahaskatexu]

Classic DiNozzo, as if he never left. Beautifully done.

[@tm502010]

He’s certainly aged well, and is still fit. Could step in as some senior guy…

[@capriliii]

​@tm502010 he was a bit bigger on Bull so at first I thought this was some cgi special effects 😂

[@Locahaskatexu]

@@capriliii I watched the 1080 version, it looked to me more like a *_HEAVY_* dose of industrial strength make-up to be honest, but with the state of top-dollar CGI, who knows.

[@capriliii]

@@Locahaskatexu it really must be the expensive stuff cause he literally looks like he froze in a past season and everyone else aged

[@Locahaskatexu]

@@capriliii Yeah, precisely that. They tgried to achieve with Make-up something similar to Q's visage in ST: Picard Season 2. It looks more natural than Q did, but only just. They should just have allowed him to age a bit.

[@creativehorsequeen]

The way Jimmy grinned when Tony called him "Autopsy Grimmlin" is so adorable. They may pretened to hate the nicknames, but I think everyone loved the nicknames Tony gave them.

[@AnniCarlsson]

Thats becouse Tony gave his nicknames from the heart

[@amartyaroy3754]

That's the thing about the nicknames, it is given to you by your closest friends, , you don't have the option to choose it, you are not gonna like it but it sticks with you.

[@prashantshirali1258]

Gremlin

[@nathanielreik6617]

They knew he always did it as a sign of affection.

[@largol33t12]

I love how it could also be used as a code between them. It helped Tony get out of a deadly situation when he got a text from Palmer. He needed proof that Palmer was really texting him and the text came back with "autopsy gremlin." Very clever, it made it clear it was Palmer not only to Tony but to the viewers as well.

[@Mark-xh8md]

Tony's character development is one of the most insane and insanely well done in the history of television. From the trickster frat boy to a mature family man who quits a (supposedly) very well-paying and definitely secure federal job to be there for the daughter he didn't realize he had....and to a man who crosses the Atlantic to say goodbye to an old colleague. Tony DiNozzo is one of my absolute favorite fictional characters of all time.

[@odysseusrex5908]

He quit? I thought he was promoted to team leader of one of the NCIS offices in France.

[@Mark-xh8md]

@@odysseusrex5908 No, he handed Leon his badge in the final episode he was in.

[@Mark-xh8md]

@@odysseusrex5908He was OFFERED team lead in Spain, but turned it down

[@odysseusrex5908]

@@Mark-xh8md Oh, OK, thanks.

[@odysseusrex5908]

@@Mark-xh8md OK, thanks. The memory plays tricks.

[@mike584]

Tony's impression of Ducky was absolutely SPOT ON. It was great seeing him again.

[@toddstein5407]

You spend a lot of time with someone you learn to mimic them

[@tinusvandenberg2593]

We'll miss Ducky's stories - they were legendary! RIP David McCallum

[@Brimstone-Gaming]

it sounded more like his father, than ducky

[@sandrasanders706]

​@@tinusvandenberg2593😢😢😢😢

[@sarahwilson3192]

Spoken so well I loved it

[@brendowsaymon7549]

The three boys that the duck helped raise, in the end he was proud of them all...

[@martakavaliauskaite4566]

Totally agree

[@isseihyoudou2817]

I love how Tony has never once meant “autopsy gremlin” as an insult, and that Jimmy never once took it as such

[@danielleschwartz8598]

That's how people should be today !! But most are little girls !

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

It had the same affection as he had for McGee and Probie

[@jasondanger102]

Same with all his Mcisms for Mcgee

[@annkynaston3605]

Pity the same couldn't be said of some of the nicknames he gave McGee.

[@brynetches3388]

What an actor David McCallum was! I've lost count of the great roles he played. The man is a legend and will never be forgotten. Thank you to the people behind NCIS for giving him a fitting tribute, Rest in peace

[@SportsSpeak73]

Had a music career too

[@juanita_rocksteady2761]

I'm old enough to remember watching him on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I bet when he got the role of Ducky he never imaged it running so long that the show would outlive him. He was only 69 when he started on it and he could have left whenever he wanted. Imagine loving your work so much that you choose do it until you're 90 instead of retiring.

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

I remember his role in "The Great Escape"

[@trinathomas1971]

My favorite was Kidnapped!

[@chriskay1449]

A neat touch that people may have missed was when Tony was in the elevator talking about McGee's movie selection. That meant he was staying at McGee's apartment aka Tony's old apartment.

[@auntydale3379]

Ooh, he spent some time being "uncle Tony"!

[@shep9231]

"The stories we leave behind" - These are the tales they remember us by. So the fallen are never forgotten.

[@nathanielreik6617]

“The lives we touched”

[@Trinity_Light]

RIP David McCallum, it wasn't NCIS without him.... the show was so Lucky to have Ducky! 😢 🙏 🌹

[@corycollier]

I don't think I've EVER smiled THAT hard or THAT fast than when those first 3 words came outta Tony's mouth..... ♥

[@WildFlower7w7]

A huge grin spread across my face as soon as Tony said “Ah, Autopsy Gremlin”

[@DelishaPowell]

Brian did a good job! The nod to Abby (her black wreath) the nod to Gibbs (the photo from Alaska) and the bow tie as Jimmy looks around the autopsy room before leaving. Not to mention a “Mc” Nickname for McGee & movie references. He did a good job with this episode. We def needed a tribute to the late David McCallum for all he has contributed to film & television

[@blenderfox]

There's also the final switching off of the lights -- signifying the lore-end of Ducky's era.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

@@blenderfox I noticed Palmer had returned Ducky’s train to the desk and it was such a moment…..

[@DelishaPowell]

@@kelleywyskiel3478 ah! I missed that detail! Gotta go back and look at the scene

[@blenderfox]

​@@kelleywyskiel3478I don't think he was returning it to the desk, more like straightening it. A reference to S13E11

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

@@blenderfox it was on the shelf in ducky’s house when they were looking for the files and he commented on remembering it being in the morgue. I love the references like that. We’ve never missed an episode since the first!

[@JustinSIsTank]

All of about 8 or 9 seconds of Tony and McGee interacting again, shows what's been lost in this show. Not that the current version is bad or that cast rotation over 20+ years is unusual, but there was a special group there for a long time.

[@baked_alaska]

Tony and Tim's relationship is one of the absolute highlights of NCIS for me so when Tim walked in, I was so happy. Seeing them interact again after so long really hit me with the nostalgia train.

[@williammoseley17]

Bowtie was probably the greatest tribute to David Mc's Ducky

[@burstcity3832]

And the Mallard train on the bookshelf was nice too.

[@caitjohnson6021]

Saw it again tonight. I just sobbed. Very well done. Rest in Peace David McCallum. You were a Gentleman above all else. Will miss you.

[@917ross]

As soon as he came into focus, I started to sob...what a great moment

[@The_AllisonL]

I know it is a sad episode but when he said “ Ah, Autopsy Gremlin” I yelled “TONYYY” so loud and I got so excited to see him. I know other viewers have spent way longer without seeing him on the show, as I only started watching May/June 2023 and finished the show in February 2024, but I still loved Tony and missed him a lot. RIP David Mccallum/Ducky Mallard❤❤

[@anthonyr.9605]

You know, I don't think the year we started watching the show matters. What I think is important, is how you felt with, and without those characters. Of course, seeing one return years after hits the most, but deep down, it is our connection with the character that makes us feel that way. March 3rd 2004, around 8:50PM. The first episode of NCIS is broadcasted on french TV (I am french). I am almost 11 and I have school the next day. I remember falling in love with that show on the first minutes (Had the same with Criminal Minds and Psych, the french dub of the latter is SICK). Do I feel like seeing a lifeless Ducky made me cry more than you ? Do I feel like seeing Tony at the end made me happier than you ? No, because we don't have the same feeling. And if I am being honest, I would like to know what made you feel the most sad, happy, made you the most laugh in that great TV show 😁

[@The_AllisonL]

@@anthonyr.9605 wow, I have always felt like the best moments on the show were watching the characters and relationships grow and develop, mcgee going from probie to senior field agent, nick and ellie’s and tony and ziva’s relationships The saddest were seeing all those characters leave, which is the worst part about long shows like this one. I fell in love with NCIS in my science class after our state testing, when my teacher put it on netflix and i just continued watching it at home. We all have our stories and our feelings about characters, but we all share the same love for the show❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyr.9605]

@@The_AllisonL I agree with you on everything. Seeing how they evolve and grow up, like in their life and even physically is great. It might sound stupid or childish, but I love when a show makes me feel like I am part of the family and this why one of the many reason I love NCIS and Criminal Minds. We all have that one character we love more than the others because we feel closer to them and this is the best feeling. And I could not have said your last sentence better. We all love different things in a single thing we all love, which is crazy. Oh and btw, you had a great teacher if he let you watch that great show 😁

[@soly-dp-colo6388]

I haven't watched NCIS in about 8 years (since Michael left). Somehow, these characters haven't changed. All long lasting shows deserve respect.

[@EliteElk221]

A shame he couldn't return alongside Ziva, but it's still so good to see him back, looking as good as ever. RIP David McCallum, you were an inspiration.

[@lis9947]

Tony! It's so good to see you again my friend. Even if it's under such sad circumstances.

[@jenniferproudfoot5980]

From a Scottish person, what a great and lovely send of (David) Ducky.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

The twice made references to Ilya Kuryakin on the show were priceless as well.

[@TheREALOC1972]

There was a Ilya Kurakin refernce in ALOT of the episodes, Even Reeves got in on it once saying "Ilya Kurakin was "A legend" in the british intellegelence, that some people even doubt he truly existed".

[@rogerholder5731]

I don’t know what choked me up more all the flashbacks of David or seeing Michael at the end. ❤😢😢😢

[@jordonwood-13]

Ducky was a good man. He always had words of wisdom. I'm just sad we won't hear those words ever again.

[@lycadia]

Fortunately they will live on forever through the wonders of technology

[@therivster]

@@lycadia You know what Ducky would say about technology, “It separates the human mind from reality. The authenticity of human contact is truly more remarkable compared to the amount of time spent on a pixelated rectangle, which has a tendency to dull the mind and transform ourselves into empty shells of the men and women was used to be. But not me, no. In my time technology was as simple as delivering a sharp end into the human sternum by hand, steady breaking through the outer surface until revealing the inner sanctum of the human abdomen. And once we had begun our journey, we would explore the wonders of our anatomy. That, in my professional opinion is far greater than any shiny new rectangle hand in one’s hand any day.”

[@virginiaconnor8350]

The great thing about David here is that he studied not only his characters, but the jobs they were involved in as well and David learnt to do autopsies as well. I went to a funeral home with my h.s. Sociology class in my sr. year as part of a career field trip. I also used to watch "Quincy, M.E." and knew what to expect in the autopsy room. I later read books by Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, and others, but wanted to go into teaching special kids instead (David's Hamilton Cade in "Teacher, Teacher" and a former teacher I had gave me inspiration-and so did David himself in '76 and '78 when I met him). I neither fainted or threw up, but if I decided to work in this field, I'd rather be a photographer right next to David.

[@brmam1385]

@@therivster Cheers to you, a true fan!

[@annkynaston3605]

Some of the things Jimmy says sound more like something he heard Ducky say,so they'll live on like that.

[@gem9089]

Wow, Tony was so like Dinozzo senior!

[@truthfuljones4557]

This really touched me. One of just favorite shows, I’ve been watching it since the beginning. RIP Ducky 🙏

[@The_AllisonL]

“Tick, tick, boom! McHurry, what is it with you and the clock?” Classic Tony❤❤

[@suemeade2864]

😂😂😂McHurry love it😂

[@The_AllisonL]

Yeah and i love tim’s confused expression afterward🤣❤️

[@syzuna_]

At first I thought he said Mc Murray and I was like isn't that the actors last name :D (Murray)

[@sophiecaluk8381]

Out of all the change that we have endured…I AM SOOO GLAD THAT ONE PERSON HAS NOT CHANGED 🥹❤️🥰

[@erichanastacio9695]

I guess he's the rabbit with a big pocket watch... That he's late for the teaparty. 😆😆😆

[@tinamarcum6170]

I was crying through the entire show but when Tony walked in I really lost it. Thank you for putting this on so I could watch it again to really see and hear what was said and here I am crying again. I did notice towards the end it looks like Tony is about to cry, his eyes become very watery. All their emotions were real because they were not only saying goodbye to a beloved character they were saying goodbye to a dear friend in real life. ❤❤❤❤

[@BobbyCrosthwaite]

I absolutely Lost it when Tony walked right in. I started screaming and crying

[@DeniseNelson-ob9jq]

Definitely a half to full box of tissue episode. The only ones moreso were when Tim's father died and the Charles Durning - Eddie Yost Medal of Honor episode.

[@DJAYPAZ]

The blue steam train model on Duckys’ desk is called the Mallard.

[@torieowens8277]

Dinozzo is always sarcastic, but he is a good friend when they need him.

[@vgarza1972]

I caught his words he said to Palmer "as I was only passing through " damn we need Dinozzo back and Ziva!! There was also flowers sent by Abby in the lab they were black wreath and Palmer says "we know who these are from"

[@haroldmc7976]

We SOOOOOO NEED ZIVA, ABBY AND TONY BACK!

[@The_AllisonL]

@@haroldmc7976yea but pauley perrette is the least unlikely as she retired from acting

[@Gestrid]

We also saw an envelope from Alaska that had a picture of Gibbs and Ducky in it.

[@velocitymg]

Plus the fact that Paula and Mark Harmon had a huge falling out, would not have been able to get her back for all the money in the world

[@Juice1984]

What was the reason Abby, the character, left?

[@Symolian88]

I have watched NCIS from the beginning. The way the show always pay tribute to the characters and actors that have left both in the show and in real life is always soo touching.

[@annkynaston3605]

What is also nice is the fact that they also pay tribute to people who work behind the scenes who have passed away because without them there would be no show.

[@mfc3553]

It was lovely, man,missed Gibbs but loved they referenced him at least! It was a great homage episode,he will be missed,RIP Ducky.

[@landonsrt9587]

Best scene in the last 10 years of the show!! RIP Ducky.. The butt clinching “Oh” face McGee had when Dinozo called him Mchurry. 😂 classic Tony!

[@Renville80]

Thank you for being considerate of deaf people and ensuring closed captions are available!

[@Pat4President1]

It was so good to see Tony back (even for a brief moment).

[@chrisburns7534]

ture it was good

[@Sarah_Kinz]

I really missed our Very Special agent

[@martakavaliauskaite4566]

​@@Sarah_Kinzcant wait to see tonny and ziva spin off

[@marikatemoore5110]

Even though it was only for the last scene, it means the world. Tony & Ducky were also close. Tony's impression brought that little bit of light hearted humor that was necessary to break up the heaviness

[@da.reverend]

Tears Unabated tears. Once again. Wonderful scene, celebrating not only Ducky, but the man who played him since the beginning.

[@timothytrainful]

Tony’s impression of ducky is spot on. RIP DUCKY

[@stefaniepoetting1255]

who would have thougth Tony could go that deep Loved this Series so much.

[@juanitashackelford7047]

I screamed when I heard/saw Tony!!! I just feel cheated that we never got Tiva on-screen.

[@juanitashackelford7047]

I'm rewatching NCIS. The scene where Tony comes to the air stripe is everything. I think, if Ziva said, "Get on this plane with me." Tony would react "Gibbs who?" Stupid rule 12!

[@markthepoolczar7597]

Anyone else notice how the intro theme for this show was somber? So touching.

[@suemeade2864]

Yes Beautiful beginning so heartfelt I was in tears😢 so perfect

[@JMountainPlace]

Yes. Pent up tears couldn't stay put.

[@jaygee6738]

Weatherly coming back brought such a smile to my face.

[@JB-db6ib]

Loved seeing DiNozzo return I literally screamed when he did. Would've loved to have seen Ziva with him.

[@stevenlennaman2073]

This episode was tough on me. As a fan of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," I loved the idea of that man working and doing well. The whole thing is a tribute to the actor and his life. When I am 15 years older, I hope I go out on my feet also.

[@stevenklein3195]

One of the best and most touching episodes of the series. A fitting tribute to "Ducky" and of course David McCallum. One of the best shows on television. 21 Years and still going strong.

[@jamesclouse3916]

It's funny how you get so involved into a show. All these years, when someone passes away on the show that it hurts.

[@otakuwolf4ever985]

You how you promise yourself you'll never cry again after you've seen one of the saddest moments in a series or a movie? Tony's appearance caused me to break that promise.

[@patriziatozzi5346]

È stata la serie più bella di sempre che abbia mai visto. La Televisione Italiana ci ha permesso di rivederla più volte: è in onda anche adesso ed io, naturalmente, continuo a seguirla ed è sempre nuova ai miei occhi. Non trovo le parole per ringraziare. INDIMENTICABILI e IRRAGGIUNGIBILI. ❤ SEMPER FIDELIS

[@lynnevanvorce7727]

My heart was in my throat. The memories of all of these brilliant characters and the family they made on thir time on the show. Ducky was such a favorite 😢❤❤

[@heisenberg4302]

The last look with the music begin .... insane the feeling my heart hurt , rip ducky

[@mag1960ana1]

Brian did a lovely script for David McCallum, Ducky, passing. From the very beginning, the opening lovely theme, to the solving Ducky's case, to the team final good-bye. With little Easter eggs of fellow members not there. When Tony showed up that set my heart to sadness, that he showed up to say good-bye to his friend. Then telling a Ducky type story while doing Jimmy's bow tie. I did cry, but try to keep it inside. but could not. This is one episode I would see over again. Good story and farewell for David McCallum Brian.

[@francescaa8331]

it was a beautiful tribute show, and I appreciate your post.

[@pamelatoms81]

Ducky will definitely be missed and it was fantastic to see Tony and how I wish Tony, Ziva and Abby would all come back. Miss them all.

[@ce9345]

Remember, it's not just the stories we leave behind, but the lives of the people we touch and the legacy we leave behind as well! Thanks Tony for that little reminder!

[@joelg598]

Michael being able to so skillfully and effortlessly slip back into the Dinozzo role shows just how good of an actor he is. David was incredible and he will always be missed and more importantly…loved.

[@Hayabusa0019]

I did my darndest best to hide my tears from my wife as we were watching this scene.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

It’ll raise a lump in the gullet of even the strongest person

[@shadowforge]

Of you're too much of a coward to cry in front of your wife then I feel sorry for her being married to you, grow up already

[@marypasco2213]

Didn’t work, did it?

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

I cried, my husband had “allergies” 😂

[@suemeade2864]

😂​@@kelleywyskiel3478

[@roberterlandson8234]

Michael hasn't played Tony in 7 years but he got back into character so easily

[@francescaa8331]

It's amazing. Wish they would bring him back full time.

[@917ross]

Michael often posted pics on FB in between filming BULL, wearing his NCIS cap, to us he never left

[@brittanyfahnestock437]

He is Tony in real life

[@martakavaliauskaite4566]

​@@917rosscant wait to see his and ziva spin off series

[@13tkdgirl]

Love this moment when Michael came back as Tony. Shows a lot about his character & the actor. Missed Tony since he left the show. Almost teared up when I saw him appear.

[@johnmurray8835]

It was such a fitting tribute not only Ducky but to.the wonderful actor who played him so well. It was good to.see Tony.again. too, even if only for a moment. !!! The flowers from.Abby were a.nicr touch, too !!!

[@Jamesalec63]

Oh my, this is unexpected but sometimes there are a lot more surprises with a series like The Awesome Tesser. Oh the memories of Ducky talking to those people lying on those tables and watching him pass on his words of wisdom to his friends and his smile and turning off the lab's lights a man who had seen it all but sometimes there's a memory to then for him to solve a case at the last minute. A Scottish actor who we all knew well throughout the years on screen an agent of uncle to an invisible man then a couple more and then Ducky. David we will miss your precious on NCIS but I say you'll be there in spirit as the ME of charm and wisdom. Ducky was the best part of this series his passing was a shock and a great loss to everyone who enjoyed Ducky he will never be forgotten and the same for the man behind those amazing stories. David thank you and god bless and rest in peace may your soul travel to the Highlands of your birth David.

[@devanworkman8745]

Man, they really just keep teasing the people who want to see Tony with Ziva again on the show instead of one at a time.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I would start watching again if Tony came back; Ziva would be a bonus but not necessary. Weatherly has lost a lot of weight and is looking very good.

[@RJ-fe9pu]

Yea without Tony and ziva it's just not that good especially since ellie left (the blonde chik) the fbi guy who took over for Gibbs is a bore

[@brianvaira486]

Apparently they are making a spin-off with Tony and Ziva

[@annkynaston3605]

It's good as long as McGee and Palmer are still there, don't mind Parker but can't stand Torres.

[@Lesevesel]

Tony, never ever stop wearing suits, my man. Very few men in the world can wear 'em like you can. Thanks for the Dinosey/Dinotso/Dinozzo memories.

[@rubenrodriguez6989]

Tony is right about the lives we touch while we are here my grandfather passed away going on 12 years but his impact on me still remains to this day

[@lindao7887]

Happened to watch that show unexpectedly and was so moved by that scene, I loved it! ♥

[@adamclapp896]

Rest in peace Ducky/David McCallum. God bless you sir. It truly is the lives we touch while we are here.

[@charlesmillard596]

Tony is 21 years older than the beginning of the series. Looks good

[@Enola_Freya]

He looks a lot better than he did in the season 13 finale

[@reneejett6509]

He's older than that in the beginning, logistically he couldn't have been 21, he'd already been a LEO for 4-6 years

[@nikunjdixit1175]

Looks like he's been keeping in shape. He definitely looks better than he did on Bull.

[@sst1911]

​@reneejett6509 they said 21 years older, not 21 years old. As in, the show has been on the air for 21 years.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

@@nikunjdixit1175 Exactly what I was thinking. I don't think he has been working as much since Bull ended so I wonder if it's the sit around and wait that happens a lot on sets that caused him to gain and keep the weight.

[@johnrider5701]

A great character played by a brilliant much missed actor. Rest in peace David.

[@martinconnors6200]

I think about my Maternal Grandfather when i saw this episode. Rest In Peace Grandfather Leslie. I miss you so much. Can't stop crying. Lost him to the lethal Coronavirus in late January 21 aged 92 then Maternal Grandmother's death in the same week aged 94

[@andrewcrich5887]

What a lovely tribute to Ducky. He will be missed by everyone. God bless David

[@jacenwade]

Kinda wish Tony or McGee would said something like “Abby and Ziva are already waiting upstairs for us.” Something like that to show they were there, cause I know we all know they’d be at Ducky’s funeral. They didn’t have to show the actresses, but it would’ve been cool if they mentioned them or something.

[@rayworx]

Remembering Ducky in this venue was classic. Word has it that Tony and Ziva will to return while in Paris with their daughter. Supposedly filming has already begun.

[@FutureReverberations]

RIP David. Been a fan since Saphire and Steel. It was such a joy to see you pop up again in something (relatively) recent.

[@francescaa8331]

Yes, knew him as Man from Uncle. Nice to see him in this role.

[@susieq9801]

@@francescaa8331 - Also "A night to remember", Kidnapped", "The Great Escape" and "Mosquito Squadron"

[@Thornus_______]

Shows how much they love each other

[@cherylrichards8951]

Not to criticize anyone, but the last scene should have been at the cemetery with Gibbs standing off in the distance honoring his old friend. OMG, how I will miss those stories. 😢😢😢

[@rheapunzel3]

The minute I heard “autopsy gremlin”, I was a sobbing mess.

[@terrycox7411]

Did you hear today that Paramount has announced that a new limited series 8 or 9 episodes is going to start filming. Called N.C.I.S. Europe staring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Tony and Ziva !

[@rheapunzel3]

@@terrycox7411I thought that was a rumor! Thank goodness!!

[@amendanitaro1804]

SO GREAT TO SEE DINOZZO BACK!!

[@BBQFanNo1]

Thank you Michael for making a cameo for this episode. David indeed would have been so proud!

[@akariches]

This was perfect we need more! Perfect ending

[@auntydale3379]

We saw that Gibbs sent photos and Abby sent flowers so I figured that Tony would actually show up. I'm disappointed that we didn't get to see Ziva and Tali though. That would've been nice.

[@user-yq2hz7si5p]

I really miss DiNozzo but I’ll miss Ducky even more. He was truly one of a kind!!!

[@mikeglen7167]

You will Learn Mr. Palmer! I really love the final lines, perfect for Ducky.

[@wickidblazed420]

😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭 what a great homegoing tribute!!!! We 🩵 you Ducky!!! Thank you

[@benjaminscott8198]

I knew the first words DiNozzo was going to say was Autopsy Gremlin. It did not disappoint.

[@sandralord9660]

Thank you for sharing, RIP DUCKY❤😢

[@PokeShadow77]

Omg that G Major key of the NCIS theme at the end...

[@banman1]

Couldn't resist a laugh at McHurry adding to the McIsms of Tim Mcgee. 🙂

[@boboso7238]

I really enjoyed they way the integrated his real life passing with this storyline. I wish more shows paid tribute to their long standing characters who actors died in real life. Not just the "In memory" at the end of the last scene when everyone already skipping to next episode or logging off.

[@tuesdayhager1753]

I loved Dr. Mallard and it killed me when, not only he but also his character, died. Therell never be another 'Ducky'.

[@DeniseNelson-ob9jq]

Jimmie has become a worthy successor.

[@koolk8301]

Good to see very Special Agent Tony Dinozzo

[@gargoledragon]

Loved Ducky the actor since the 60s will miss him at least he lived to a good old age wonderful actor he will be greatly missed

[@oiiReAPeRz]

He turn the light off for ducky that’s so nice

[@BlackWolfQueen0705]

Me crying over ducky Tony appears me sobs into pillow

[@stargatefan15]

Sadly I don't watch ncis anymore I quit after certain characters left, as I changed too but this was such a fitting tribute to David McCallum As Jimmy said all we have are the stories, but tony said no we have the people we loved and the lives we touched. David McCallum gave us so much from the man from uncle to several odd guest appearances in shows then to Ncis We shouldn't mourn him as we lost a great talent and a great character. But he will always be loved and in our hearts and shows. Heroes don't die Legends live forever Thank you David McCallum for The years that you gave us. You made the character of Donald 'ducky' mallard yours, and I loved you on the show. RIP David McCallum I will always be a fan of yours

[@prenticehammond2003]

I made the mistake of watching a 1st season episode of NCIS (missing the JAG intro) and thinking, "Oh, the guy from Man From Uncle" and turned the channel. Boy, was I embarrassed when, for whatever reason, within the first 5 seasons, I picked it up again. My wife and I have watched every episode, including the JAG 2 parter, and have loved the ride. My apologies to David McCallum.

[@PPOSEC1]

Hadn’t seen it! Thanks to you I have now. Just loved the scene! Powerful and 20 years remembrances… TONY IS THE MAN, ALWAYS HAS BEEN!!! 💯👍🏻👊