Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David have spent years as one of NCIS’s most talked-about pairs—connected by history, separated by circumstances, and tied together by their daughter, Tali.
The Tony & Ziva finale brings all of that tension to a head, focusing less on surprises and more on a single question fans have waited to see answered on-screen: after everything, do they finally choose each other again?
Do Tony and Ziva get back together
Yes. In the final moments of the Season 1 finale, Tony and Ziva decide to give their relationship a real try again, and they share that decision with Tali, who supports them.
What happens in the finale
By the end of the episode, Tony and Ziva have worked through the season’s central pressure points: protecting Tali, clearing their names, and figuring out whether they can trust each other again. Entertainment Weekly’s recap notes the finale closes on a hopeful note for them, including a clear “together again” moment.
TheWrap’s creator interview also emphasizes that the finale intentionally delivers emotional payoff for longtime fans, ending with a quieter, more settled moment for the pair once the chaos calms down.
Why the ending matters for the series
People’s post-finale coverage frames the ending as the show choosing clarity over keeping Tony and Ziva stuck in permanent “will they/won’t they” limbo—because the entire spinoff is built on watching them rebuild trust while co-parenting.
What this sets up next
As of late October 2025, Paramount+ had not officially confirmed Season 2, but the creative team has openly discussed ideas and even mentioned that an alternate, cliffhanger-style ending was considered.
If the show continues, the most likely direction is straightforward: Tony and Ziva are moving forward as a committed pair, and the story pressure shifts to what that looks like when real-world problems show up again.
