The 2026 “Boredom” Comeback: Pushed by Pam Dawber

As of February 2026, the biggest rumor in Hollywood is that Harmon is ending his retirement. After five years of quiet life in Mandeville Canyon, sources close to the actor say he has become “restless and bored out of his mind.” His wife, Pam Dawber (star of Mork & Mindy), has reportedly been the driving force behind his return.

The rumor suggests she “staged a mini-intervention,” telling him he needed to get out of the house because he was spending too much time over-analyzing their home renovations. This led to his 2025 appearance in the NCIS: Origins crossover, which served as a “screen test” for his physical stamina. Insiders now claim Harmon is in talks for a dark, gritty feature film—possibly a thriller—that would see him playing a character completely opposite to the moralistic Gibbs, marking a “second act” for the 74-year-old star.