# The Series That Gave Us ‘NCIS’ Is Officially Ready for a Reboot (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-series-that-gave-us-ncis-is-officially-ready-for-a-reboot-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-08-11T21:01:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-11T21:13:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/jag-reboot-catherine-bell-patrick-labyorteaux/
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- JAG stars Catherine Bell and Patrick Labyorteaux want a reboot
- JAG originally spawned the NCIS franchise decades ago
- NCIS returns this autumn with Michael Weatherly and new spin-offs

## Summary

JAG stars Catherine Bell and Patrick Labyorteaux have reunited to call for a revival of the 1990s military legal drama, which ultimately spawned NCIS and its many spin-offs. Speaking at Big Lick Comic Con in Roanoke, Virginia, the pair suggested it was surprising a JAG reboot had not already happened given NCIS remains on air more than two decades later, with Labyorteaux joking the franchise should simply "have us on the show." The comments highlight the enduring popularity of the NCIS universe and renewed appetite for legacy TV revivals following Netflix's recent Little House on the Prairie reboot, in which Labyorteaux had appeared as a child actor.

JAG, created by Donald P. Bellisario, followed US Navy lawyers including Harm Rabb, Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie (Bell) and Bud Roberts (Labyorteaux), running for one season on NBC before moving to CBS for a further nine years after its 1996 cancellation. Both actors have previously returned to their roles in guest appearances, with Labyorteaux featuring in three NCIS episodes and Bell in three NCIS: Los Angeles instalments, though Bell noted fans were left wanting more resolution between Harm and Mac. No formal JAG revival has been confirmed, but NCIS itself returns this autumn with Michael Weatherly back after a decade away, alongside new spin-off NCIS: New York and the returning prequel NCIS: Origins featuring Mark Harmon.

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