See Mark Harmon’s return as Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’ trailer | Exclusive

Mark Harmon is back in action as Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in," Gibbs says in the first "NCIS: Origins" trailer, which USA TODAY can exclusively debut, showcasing the iconic character's return to the "NCIS"-verse.

The former U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper, who retired from "NCIS" and settled in Alaska five years ago, is back in business, locking and loading his rifle. The return episode is appropriately called "Don't You Forget About Me."

"Let's get to work," Gibbs tells his new Alaskan companion, a stray dog who came in from the cold.

It's thrilling days for the "NCIS" prequel spinoff "Origins," which kicks off Season 3 on Oct. 6 (10 p.m. ET/PT) with Harmon, 74, returning to the full-time character to star alongside Austin Stowell, 41, his younger Camp Pendleton self.

The two stars spoke exclusively to USA TODAY about Gibbs' "Origins" return, which is blowing up the fall TV schedule. Their Gibbs characters will stay in their respective timelines, with prime Gibbs getting pulled out Alaskan retirement by a major case that dates back to his Camp Pendleton days.

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