Tibbs
Tony DiNozzo/Leroy Jethro Gibbs
NCIS team leader Gibbs and his senior field agent Tony DiNozzo, whose father-son dynamic and deep loyalty created one of the show's core relationships.
What is Tibbs?
Tibbs is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Tony DiNozzo and Leroy Jethro Gibbs from NCIS. With over 40,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Tibbs
Their complex mentor-student relationship and Tony's unwavering loyalty to Gibbs provide rich material for exploring deeper emotional connections.
Most Popular Tibbs Fanfics
The highest-rated Tibbs stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Sweet Boy
by friendlyhostile
Tony has an extra awful week at work, and his mind cant help but regressing into littlespace. Thankfully, Jethro, with all his experience as a carer, is here to save the day.
The Tenth Anniversary
Completeby Jacie
The most special thing about Christmas for Tony is that it was the first time he and Gibbs had slept together, and it was the beginning of their long-term relationship. They were more than partners, they were lovers. And, for Tony, the way to make each year special was to make sure to give Gibbs tra
The Operation
Completeby Gimmeran21
Jethro admits defeat and learns a hard lesson along the way.
The Pewter Fox
Completeby Jacie
Tony and Gibbs decide to take a Christmas Holiday at a lodge in New York State. But then the winds shift, and a blizzard threatens their plans.
The Whole Package
Completeby Jacie
When Tony opens his Christmas gift from Gibbs and finds an empty box, he's not sure what to think. And when Gibbs tells him to choose his own special gift, it turns out to be a tougher assignment than he thought.
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What does Tibbs mean?
Tibbs is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Tony DiNozzo and Leroy Jethro Gibbs. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Tibbs fics are on AO3?
There are over 40,000 Tibbs fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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