'NCIS' Stars Reveal the Real Reason the Series Still Works After 500 Episodes

For Wilmer Valderrama and Emily Wickersham, hitting 500 episodes of NCIS isn’t just about breaking network television records — it’s about the people who’ve grown up with the show. Speaking with Collider for our expansive Collider Rewind look back at the legacy of the franchise, the actors reflected on what’s kept the long-running series going for more than two decades, pointing to its focus on deeply human, relatable characters and the way it’s become part of viewers’ everyday lives.