A Tribute to McGee: NCIS Sends Him Off With an Emotional Final Episode That Left Everyone in Tears!

After more than two decades of loyal service, Timothy McGee—played by Sean Murray—was given a heartfelt farewell on NCIS, and fans were left in tears as the final episode honoring his departure aired. There was no dramatic twist or shocking send-off; instead, the show gave McGee the kind of respectful and emotional goodbye that longtime fans had hoped for. Surrounded by his team, McGee accepted a prestigious promotion at MIT, choosing to finally step back from field work and embrace a new chapter with his family.

In the final scenes, each character got a quiet, personal moment with McGee—Gibbs sent a letter, Abby called in, and Torres gave him a surprisingly tearful hug. It wasn’t just the end of a character arc; it was the end of an era. The episode closed with a montage of McGee’s most memorable moments, reminding fans of how far he had come since his early days. Social media erupted with tributes from viewers, many saying they cried from start to finish.

Sean Murray’s goodbye marks one of the most emotional exits in the show’s history—and it was done with class, love, and a sense of closure.