From stoic team leaders to quirky lab regulars, this squad mixes battle-tested veterans with fresh faces who won over skeptical fans. Who's your favorite?
1Leroy Jethro GibbsThe stoic, rule-following team leader played by Mark Harmon who anchored the show for 19 seasons.1000pts
2Clayton ReevesThe charming MI6 liaison officer played by Duane Henry who bonded with the team during his tenure.862pts
3Anthony DiNozzoThe wisecracking, movie-quoting senior field agent played by Michael Weatherly.705pts
4Jenny ShepardThe formidable NCIS director played by Lauren Holly with a complicated past tied to Gibbs.648pts
5Jack SloaneThe insightful NCIS psychologist played by Maria Bello known for her unconventional methods.548pts
6Nick TorresThe former undercover CIA operative played by Wilmer Valderrama known for his resourcefulness in the field.448pts
7Timothy McGeeThe tech-savvy agent played by Sean Murray who grew from nervous rookie to senior field agent.448pts
8Ziva DavidThe former Mossad officer turned NCIS agent played by Cote de Pablo, prized for her mix of lethality and heart.329pts
9Abby SciutoThe eccentric, Goth-styled chief forensic scientist played by Pauley Perrette for 15 seasons.329pts
10Dr. Donald 'Ducky' MallardThe witty, storytelling medical examiner played by David McCallum from the show's very first episode.329pts
11Leon VanceThe sharp, secretive NCIS director played by Rocky Carroll who balanced politics and loyalty to his team.0pts
12Jimmy PalmerThe endearing assistant medical examiner played by Brian Dietzen who evolved into the team's chief ME.0pts
13Caitlin 'Kate' ToddThe sharp former Secret Service agent played by Sasha Alexander, whose sibling-like sparring with DiNozzo defined the first two seasons until Ari's shocking sniper shot.
14Eleanor 'Ellie' BishopThe quirky NSA analyst turned field agent played by Emily Wickersham, a fan favorite across seasons 11 to 18 for her analytical mind and bond with Torres.
15Alden ParkerThe laid-back former FBI agent played by Gary Cole who succeeded Gibbs as team leader in season 19, bringing humor and a softer touch to the squad.
16Jessica KnightThe tough, driven REACT tactical specialist played by Katrina Law who joined the team in season 19 after surviving a deadly mission.
17Kasie HinesDiona Reasonover's enthusiastic, pop-culture-loving forensic scientist who took over Abby's lab in season 15 and won fans with her warmth and wit.
18Tobias FornellJoe Spano's dry-witted FBI agent and Gibbs's longtime frenemy, bound to him by rivalry, friendship and an ex-wife they both once married.
19Jackson GibbsGibbs's gentle, plain-spoken father played by Ralph Waite, a small-town Pennsylvania hardware store owner whose visits revealed the roots of his son's silence.
20Mike FranksMuse Watson's gruff, rule-breaking retired agent who trained Gibbs and kept appearing as his mentor and conscience, even after his death.
