NCIS Season 21, Episode 2 Spoilers: Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard Tribute On The Horizon

NCIS fans need to gear up for an emotional story coming next week, as season 21, episode 2 will likely spotlight a tribute to actor David McCallum, who played the popular Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard.

The end of this week’s premiere saw Alden Parker, played by actor Gary Cole, receive a phone call during the closing moments of the show, with a look on his face that has fans gearing up for some sad news.

NCIS Season 21, Episode 2 Spoilers – More On Ducky’s Tribute

The title of season 21, episode 2’s show is called, “The Stories We Leave Behind”. It was written by writer-director Scott Williams, along with long-time NCIS cast member Brian Dietzen, who plays Dr. Jimmy Palmer on the show.

There’s a good chance fans should gear up for some surprise appearances, and viewers may also expect each character on the show to have a special scene as they reflect on their working relationship and friendship with Ducky.

NCIS Season 21, Episode 2 Spoilers – The Show’s Synopsis

NCIS Season 21, Episode 2’s show synopsis indicates that NCIS will mourn the loss of Ducky, and the agents will come together to work on one of his unfinished cases. This involves a woman whose dad was dishonorably charged from the Marines.

David McCallum entered the role of Ducky in 2003 during NCIS’s premiere and was with the show for twenty seasons.

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Sadly, he passed away in a New York City hospital on September 25th of last year, six days after he turned 90 years old.

He was a beloved fan favorite on the show, and while he resided in NYC, he would stay in a one-bedroom Santa Monica apartment while filming NCIS.

Get your tissues ready NCIS fans, as the tribute to Ducky will air on CBS next Monday, February 19 (9 to 10 p.m. ET/PT) and will be streaming on Paramount+.

What was your most memorable Ducky moment? Chime into the discussion, below!

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