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When Cote de Pablo left NCIS more than five years ago, any chance for her beloved character, Special Agent Ziva David, to reappear seemed slim to none. As NCIS gears up for its 17th season, which begins Tuesday, the decision to revisit Ziva was something de Pablo had a lot of discussions over. With those conversations, how did you land on Ziva and Gibbs' storyline that kicks off the season? RELATED CONTENT:'NCIS' Bosses Say Ziva's Story Goes 'Full Circle' in Season 17: It Is an Emotional 'Bookend' (Exclusive)Cote de Pablo Returns to 'NCIS' in Intense Season 17 Trailer -- Watch Ziva David Back in Action! 'NCIS' Season 17: Cote de Pablo Returning for More Episodes Than ExpectedHow 'NCIS' Pulled Off Its Shocking Season 16 Finale Surprise

With Cote de Pablo back in the NCIS fold, the anticipation for the new season is high. For Cardeaand fellow executive producer Steven D. Binder, the upcoming season of NCIS marks a historic achievement for the long-running CBS procedural. We approached Cote about maybe five episodes before the end of the season and started talking to her about it. RELATED CONTENT:Cote de Pablo Returns to 'NCIS' in Intense Season 17 Trailer -- Watch Ziva David Back in Action! 'NCIS' Season 17: Cote de Pablo Returning for More Episodes Than ExpectedHow 'NCIS' Pulled Off Its Shocking Season 16 Finale Surprise

In an official extended trailer released Thursday for the upcoming 17th season, de Pablo's Ziva David returns from the dead in the anticipated Sept. 24 premiere. De Pablo, who originally left NCIS in 2013, will be returning for four episodes in the new season. "Hello, Gibbs," Ziva said, as she bounds down the stairs in Gibbs' basement. Only a handful of people knew about the de Pablo surprise, including Harmon, de Pablo, and showrunners Frank Cardea and Steven D. Binder. We are thrilled to share that Cote de Pablo will guest star in the NCIS season 17 premiere this fall as Zivas warning to Gibbs unfolds.De Pablo played Ziva for nearly nine seasons.

The actress, who originally left NCIS in 2013, will be returning for four episodes in the upcoming 17th season, ET has confirmed. In addition to two episodes early in the season (including the premiere), de Pablo will appear in two episodes slated to air in late fall and early winter. "Hello, Gibbs," Ziva said, as she bounds down the stairs in Gibbs' basement. Only a handful of people knew about the de Pablo surprise, including Harmon, de Pablo, and showrunners Frank Cardea and Steven D. Binder. We are thrilled to share that Cote de Pablo will guest star in the NCIS season 17 premiere this fall as Zivas warning to Gibbs unfolds.De Pablo played Ziva for nearly nine seasons.