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Mark Harmon to Make Full-Time Acting Return in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3

The Hollywood Reporter

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June 30, 2026

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The long-time franchise lead also narrates the prequel series and is an executive producer.

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Us Weekly

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mark Harmon Returns to 'NCIS: Origins' for Season 3 Arc After Shocking Exit

After a shocking exit from NCIS, Mark Harmon is returning to the prequel — and will be appearing in all episodes in season 3. CBS confirmed on Tuesday, June 30, that Harmon, 74, will reprise the role of present day Leroy Jethro Gibbs. He will appear in all episodes in the upcoming season as “part []

DNyuz

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 Trailer Gets Even Darker Ahead of Summer Premiere

“Batman: Caped Crusader” is ready to return. The brilliant animated series, which counts J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves among its producers, will return to Prime Video this summer. It was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival that Season 2 of “Batman: Caped Crusader” will stream in full on July 31. And ahead of []

SB Nation

· Jun 26, 2026

2026 NBA Free Agency: Discussion Thread

The NBA offseason is here and it is already hectic. How will the Mark Walter’s era start?

USA TODAY

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· Jul 2, 2026

Tim Russert's son returning to television on MS NOW

Luke Russert is returning to television as co-host of "The Weeknight" on MS NOW, following in the footsteps of his father, Tim Russert. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/30/luke-russert-tim-msnow-weeknight/90431452007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Polygon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Batman Caped Crusader season 2 premieres in 3 weeks. Here's what to remember.

Prime Video's Batman: Caped Crusader returns in 3 weeks. The series was developed by Batman: The Animated Series producer Bruce Timm.

Boston.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Patriots 2026 position preview: Tight ends edition

Hunter Henry is coming off of one of the best seasons of his career. Can he replicate that production this year? The post Patriots 2026 position preview: Tight ends edition appeared first on Boston.com.

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Related coverage for "Mark Harmon to Make Full-Time Acting Return in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3": Us Weekly — Mark Harmon Returns to 'NCIS: Origins' for Season 3 Arc After Shocking Exit. DNyuz — ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 Trailer Gets Even Darker Ahead of Summer Premiere. SB Nation — 2026 NBA Free Agency: Discussion Thread. USA TODAY — Tim Russert's son returning to television on MS NOW. Polygon — Batman Caped Crusader season 2 premieres in 3 weeks. Here's what to remember.. Boston.com — Patriots 2026 position preview: Tight ends edition