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NCIS: Origins Dog Stabbed: Did Gary Callahan Survive?
9 Apr
Summary
- Gary Callahan, a K-9 agent, was stabbed in the line of duty.
- The injury left Gary unable to walk, damaging nerves in his hind legs.
- Mark Harmon's Gibbs narrated Gary's miraculous recovery and return.

NCIS: Origins, a prequel series launched in October 2024, explores the early career of a young Gibbs, years before the original NCIS timeline. The recent episode on Tuesday, April 7, focused on the K-9 Special Agent Gary Callahan. During a chase, Gary was critically stabbed, sustaining injuries that damaged nerves in his hind legs and resulted in paralysis.
The episode concluded with a poignant contrast between Gary Callahan's induction and his subsequent retirement ceremony. Despite his severe injury, Gary Callahan made a remarkable recovery, astonishingly taking his first steps again. This valorous act was highlighted in a voiceover by Mark Harmon's Gibbs, emphasizing the dog's incredible resilience.
Co-creators Gina Monreal and David J. North expressed their commitment to maintaining canon while developing new characters. They noted that K-9 Special Agent Gary Callahan was a character they wished to feature more, hinting at potential future storylines focusing on him.