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What is NCIS fanfiction?

NCIS fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the NCIS universe. With over 41,000 works on Archive of Our Own, NCIS is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.

These stories explore beloved characters like Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Tony DiNozzo, Ziva David, Timothy McGee, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.

Most Popular NCIS Fanfics

These are the highest-rated NCIS stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.

1

Online Services

by danu40k

Fear and panic hit harder than when Sonny had a gun on his head and Mike tried to talk him out of blowing his brains out for being a cop. All because Gibbs had to get the bastard NOW instead of waiting till all the tests were in and insisted on confronting him onboard a flight that was going to be a

0 kudos 618 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
First Season Falling out of a plane Guide Tony
2

Universal Collisions

by Noroadsleft

The Multiverse has broken open. Legends from past and present must work together to find the cause of why characters from another universe are being displaced as a husband and wife dedicate their resources to providing sanctuary. Jethro Gibbs allies himself with Jack and Sarah Fosse to understand wh

0 kudos 12,047 words 4/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Science Fiction Multiverse War
3

The Flame that once was

by ncisandsvuthesearetheirstories

When Jennifer Shepard dies, Leroy Jethro Gibbs thinks he’s already lost everything. Then the truth surfaces. A secret Jenny never told him.A daughter he never knew existed. Suddenly Gibbs isn’t just grieving the woman he once loved—he’s facing a terrified little girl who has lost her mother and does

2 kudos 2,198 words 4/30 chapters General Audiences
Secret Child Surprise Daughter Jenny Shepard Dies Gibbs Finds Out He Has a Daughter Single Dad Gibbs Protective Gibbs Father-Daughter Relationship Leroy Jethro Gibbs/Jenny Shepard Leroy Jethro Gibbs & Original Child Character Gibbs & Jenny Past Relationship NCIS Team Friendship Team as Family
4

Why He Was Good At Being In Control, And She Was Not.

by Music_Muse

Tony had a very specific reason for not sleeping with her, and it had nothing to do with Gibbs’ rules or any sense of proprietary between work partners. He simply knew that were deeply incompatible in that sense. She needed to be in control. It screamed out of her every pore. But so did he. Tony and

106 kudos 47,746 words 18/18 chapters Explicit
Eventual Romance Angst and Hurt/Comfort Angst with a Happy Ending
5

Revelations and Resolutions

by Gottahavemyncis

Revelations and Resolutions is the 4th and probably, maybe the last part of the series Becoming Tim which began with Professor McGee, continued with Reaping the Bounty, followed by In Motion. The stories follow Tim McGee's life as he first faces a personal dilemma which ultimately leads to love, suc

38 kudos 37,773 words 7/? chapters Not Rated
6

Shattered

by Zory_Alechiv

Ziva needed time and he understood.Tony was the one to chase after her, yet when he came back, Tim felt like he'd lost Tony as well.When Ziva died, he needed Tony, but her death drove a wedge between them, and when Tony left, Tim was hardly surprised.When Ziva comes back, hope blooms, but she's warn

0 kudos 1,518 words 1/? chapters Explicit
Kidnapping Torture Hurt/Comfort
7

Under Pressure

by Mirandabelle

Tony and Ziva are in the newborn trenches with a miserable Tali and have no idea how to help. Gibbs comes to the rescue with an unorthodox but effective way to relieve the pressure, and finds an unexpected slice of peace for himself in the process.

10 kudos 3,800 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
Newborn Children Found Family Sleep Deprivation
8

A Familliar Challenge

by Phantomgamer11

I had some real basic ideas after binging some Familiar of Zero Fics. i challenge YOU to build a story off of these Ideas. Each Chapter is an idea, a spark. i want to see you ignite!

29 kudos 91,780 words 46/? chapters Not Rated
idea farm Familliar of zero crossover ideas maybe some crack
9

Bob

by crazycurly_77

A helicopter is stolen from Quantico Base. The machine is a secret new project of the Navy, but who has it? Several people are suspicious. This is written in the style of the Series 24.Events occur in real time.

1 kudos 3,817 words 5/24 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Minor Violence
10

Are you serious?!

by crazycurly_77

Going undercover as a soon-to-be married couple with Gibbs was supposed to be just another assignment.No feelings, no strings, no actual paperwork. At least, that was the theory.Because when something unexpected happens, the fake suddenly becomes reality. What now?

3 kudos 16,530 words 18/50 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Fluff Angst Romance
11

Like an old married couple

by crazycurly_77

You and Gibbs met and were immediately at each others throat. Do they hate each other, or do they perhaps even love each other?

2 kudos 11,049 words 13/20 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Fluff Slow Burn Angst
12

Tell Me What You Want to Hear, I'll Get it Off My Chest (And I'll Keep All Our Secrets)

by 1f_this_be_madness

Ellie and Nick get together. That's it. That's what this is. (I KNEW it, the chemistry was real!)

12 kudos 1,564 words 2/? chapters Mature
Secret Relationship Swearing Getting Together
13

Carry Me Through

by SummahWriter

Tony, Gibbs, and Vance have returned from Israel and the team is faced with the task of rebuilding, yet again. Enter Natalie Callahan, a detective from Boston looking for a purpose. Post "Aliyah" AU, Tony/OC centric, other characters involved.

2 kudos 3,173 words 1/68 chapters Mature
14

Forget Me Not (Redux)

by newyork247

A killer from Gibbs' past comes looking for revenge and Director Jennifer Sheppard presents him with the perfect opportunity.

5 kudos 4,621 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
15

The Shape of Concern

by Nynyve_Mayim

Back home in Paris, their names cleared and their family intact, Ziva is trying to settle into a quieter life—keeping a careful grip on the parts of herself that could fracture the routine she’s trying to build. Tony stays close, closer than he has in years, watching for cracks, tracking risks by in

65 kudos 14,448 words 5/23 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Spin Off Era Post Season 1 angst with a soft landing
16

Time Will Tell

by sheistheweapon

"Albeit not perfect, not easy, not a fairytale of epic proportions, life had been kinder to them in the last eighteen months than it maybe had in years... A fairytale wasn’t required to write their book." Inevitably Tony and Ziva's "fairytale" was filled with the unplanned and the unexpected, though

473 kudos 64,905 words 15/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Established Ziva David/Anthony DiNozzo Parent Ziva David Parent Anthony DiNozzo
17

You're a bastard, but... I trust you

by crazycurly_77

This is part of a series of 24 Gibbs-stories, which I've written as Advent calendar for 2025. But there's no Christmas inside. The title of all stories begins with the sentence: "You're a bastard, but..." ...and each story title has another ending. All stories are standalone and can be read independ

1 kudos 884 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
18

Story Write-Aways (Stories for Adoption)

by Holden1993

Stuck on ideas? Use one of mine. All ideas up for adoption by any writer. Various fandoms include Supergirl, Arrow, Flash, NCIS, Harry Potter, and others.

6 kudos 5,537 words 26/100 chapters General Audiences
Work Up For Adoption
19

Wanna bet?

by palmersknight

Jess & Jimmy have an interesting bet going on.

13 kudos 2,977 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Spoilers 23x10
20

Some Team

by danu40k

Tony takes some time off after Gibbs heads off to Mexico after losing his memories. He has had enough of the stresses at work impacting his health so gets Brad to give him an excuse to have time off. Boy do the other troublemakers wish he hadn't.

219 kudos 1,287 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Post Hiatus Tony goes on vacation Consequences

Popular Characters

Leroy Jethro Gibbs Tony DiNozzo Ziva David Timothy McGee Abby Sciuto

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NCIS fanfics are on AO3?

There are over 41,000 NCIS fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.

What are the best NCIS ships?

Popular NCIS pairings include Tibbs, McNozzo, Tiva. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.

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