A major TV milestone takes a heartbreaking turn that longtime fans won’t forget
By Kaylee Remington
Published on March 25, 2026.
The long-running CBS drama "NCIS" marked its 500th episode by killing off one of its most recognizable and longest-serving characters, Director Leon Vance, played by Rocky Carroll. The episode ended with a dramatic death, occurring during a high-stakes investigation involving a corrupt agent and potentially threatening the agency itself. The milestone marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which follows a team of special agents investigating crimes involving members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
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