Episode 1×17 “Darlin’ Don’t Refrain”
After the shocking developments in the Sandman case, the team works with the FBI to investigate further on NCIS: Origins’ April 21 episode.
Titled “Darlin’ Don’t Refrain” the episode also sees Wheeler struggling to hold onto his job, as his family reaches a crisis point.
With a story by Gina Lucita Monreal, David J. North, and Brendan Fehily, and a teleplay by North and Fehily, the hour was directed by Pamela Romanowsky.
It airs Monday, April 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
NCIS: ORIGINS
“Darlin,’ Don’t Refrain” – After the shocking developments in the Sandman case, the team works with the FBI to investigate further. While Wheeler struggles to hold onto his job, his family reaches a crisis point, on NCIS: ORIGINS, Monday, April 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Lauren Bowles as Shelly. Photo: Erik Voake/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.