NCIS Legends Pride and Gibbs to Meet in 'Origins' Episode

Beloved NCIS leader Dwayne Pride gets an 'Origins' story in upcoming season

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Young Dwayne Pride, played by actor Shea Buckner, will be featured in an upcoming 'NCIS: Origins' episode set to air on March 17. The episode will explore the early career of the beloved NCIS leader, famously portrayed by Scott Bakula over seven seasons of 'NCIS: New Orleans' from 2014 to 2021.

Why it matters

The 'NCIS: Origins' series provides fans with an inside look at the backstories and early careers of some of the franchise's most iconic characters. The upcoming episode featuring a young Dwayne Pride will give viewers a deeper understanding of how this charismatic leader rose through the ranks to become the 'King' of NCIS New Orleans.

The details

In the March 17 episode, former Olympian water polo player Shea Buckner will guest-star as the young Dwayne Pride. The episode will explore Pride's early days as an NCIS agent and his first meeting with the legendary Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon in the original NCIS series.

  • The 'NCIS: Origins' episode featuring young Dwayne Pride will air on March 17, 2026.

The players

Dwayne Pride

The beloved NCIS leader, famously played by Scott Bakula over seven seasons of 'NCIS: New Orleans' from 2014 to 2021.

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

The legendary NCIS agent, played by Mark Harmon in the original NCIS series.

Shea Buckner

The actor who will guest-star as the young Dwayne Pride in the 'NCIS: Origins' episode.

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The takeaway

The 'NCIS: Origins' episode featuring a young Dwayne Pride will provide fans with a deeper understanding of how this beloved character rose to become the 'King' of NCIS New Orleans, and how his early career intersected with the legendary Leroy Jethro Gibbs.