NCIS: Origins S1E17 “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain” Cast, Plot, Time Tonight April 21 2025

NCIS: Origins S1E17 “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain” Cast, Plot, Time Tonight April 21 2025

On Monday April 21 2025, CBS broadcasts NCIS: Origins!

Darlin’, Don’t Refrain Season 1 Episode 17 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain,” promises to deliver more excitement and tension as the storyline continues to unfold. Following the recent twists in the Sandman case, the NCIS team finds itself teaming up with the FBI to dig deeper into the investigation. This collaboration hints at new leads and unexpected challenges that could change everything the team thought they knew.

In this episode, the stakes are high for Wheeler, who is facing difficulties in keeping his job. The pressure of the investigation weighs heavily on him, and it becomes clear that he must navigate both his professional and personal life carefully. As Wheeler struggles at work, his family reaches a crisis point, adding another layer of complexity to his situation. The balance between duty and family loyalty will be tested, making for an emotional storyline.

Viewers can expect intense moments as the investigation progresses and personal lives collide with professional responsibilities. With the involvement of the FBI, the dynamics of the case are likely to shift, leading to new revelations. “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain” aims to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, blending action with heartfelt moments as the characters face their toughest challenges yet. This episode is set to be a pivotal one in the series, leaving fans eager for what comes next.

What Time is the “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain” Episode On?

The Darlin’, Don’t Refrain episode of NCIS: Origins will be broadcast on April 21 2025 on CBS at 10:00 PM at ET/PT.

Is the “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain” Episode New?

The Darlin’, Don’t Refrain episode of NCIS: Origins is all new!

NCIS: Origins Darlin’, Don’t Refrain Cast & Stars

Main Cast
Austin Stowell as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs
Kyle Schmid as Special Agent Mike Franks
Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez
Tyla Abercrumbie as Officer Mary Jo Sullivan
Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland
Caleb Foote as Special Agent Bernard Randolf
Mark Harmon as Older Leroy Jethro Gibbs
Patrick Fischler as SAC Cliff Wheeler
Bobby Moynihan as Woodrow "Woody" Browne
Marisa Baram as Gail Price
Julian Black Antelope as Doctor Témet Téngalkat
Ely Henry as NIS Junior Chemist Philip Elertson
Tonantzin Carmelo as Tishmal "Tish" Kwá'la
Daniel Bellomy as Special Agent Granville Dawson
Lori Petty as Dr. Lenora Friedman
Michael Harney as Richard Kowalski
Matthew Henerson as NIS Special Agent Carl Loughlin
Jared Bankens as Jamison "Bugs" Boyd

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NCIS: Origins Series Information

"NCIS: Origins" follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in 1991, years prior to the events of "NCIS." In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
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