Why Michael Weatherly Left ‘NCIS’: Star’s Departure & Return Explained

Looking back at the star’s departure amid his ongoing return to the franchise. It’s never easy saying goodbye to fan-favorite characters, and it was especially true when Michael Weatherly’s Tony DiNozzo departed NCIS during its Season 13 run. Thankfully, it wasn’t goodbye forever, as Tony walked back into the long-running series for its ongoing 24th season at CBS and even reunited alongside OG lead Mark Harmon, who memorably left the show in 2021 during Season 19’s run, for CBS’s other…