WHEELER TAKES COMMAND

Wheeler takes command when a car bomb goes off outside NIS headquarters on NCIS: Origins’ penultimate episode of the season, “Rule 13.”

Meanwhile, the truth about Franks’ distaste for lawyers is revealed.

The episode was written by Gina Lucita Monreal and Jai Jamison & Ryan Lee, and directed by Jessica Lowrey.

“Rule 13” airs Tuesday, April 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+

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"Rule 13" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series NCIS: ORIGINS, scheduled to air April 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Patrick Fischler as NIS Special Agent Cliff Wheeler Photo: Greg Gayne/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.