NCIS has finally solved a mystery that has intrigued fans for years, shedding light on how Gibbs retrieves his boats from the basement. This revelation provides a glimpse into the previously undisclosed method employed to extract Gibbs’ boats from their subterranean storage.
The day many fans anticipated arrived, albeit earlier than expected, with Gibbs bidding farewell to NCIS in Season 19. After dedicating 25 years to the job and grappling with personal tragedies, Gibbs made the tough decision to leave, having found solace and purpose in NCIS as a second family.
In Episode 2 of Season 19, Fornell questions Gibbs about his continued commitment to the job, unable to comprehend why he won’t let go. Despite Gibbs stating that hunting down bad guys is what he does, he eventually decides to move on during Episode 4, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Alaska, the site of his final case.
The curiosity surrounding Gibbs’ basement wall resurfaces when Ducky visits his home, humorously acknowledging the “airy” ambiance. During Torres’ ride to the airport with Gibbs, the topic of extracting the boat comes up unexpectedly. Torres reveals that he always knew Gibbs would figure out a way to remove the boat from the basement, a burning question for many over the years. Gibbs, surprised by the attention on this matter, questions how else he was supposed to achieve it. Torres shares amusingly absurd theories he’d heard, including movable walls and pulley systems, and even jests about turning the boat on its side to maneuver it through a coal tunnel.
In the end, the mystery is laid to rest. Gibbs’ method of getting the boat out is unveiled, though the revelation comes with a tinge of sadness, knowing that we won’t witness the NCIS boss crafting any more boats.
