Do Ziva and Tony Sleep Together in Paris?

By Robert Palmer

Fans of NCIS have long been speculating about the romantic relationship between Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo. The showrunners have certainly played with their will-they-won’t-they dynamic over the years.

In season 11, there was finally a resolution of sorts when Ziva left the team and Tony to return to Israel and her family. However, in season 17, a shocking revelation was made that has reignited the debate among fans: Did Ziva and Tony sleep together in Paris? Let’s dive deeper into this topic.

The Paris Episode

The episode in question is called “In the Wind,” which aired in March 2020. In it, Ziva returns to help Gibbs take down a notorious drug dealer who has been Targeting military personnel.

During one scene, she tells Tony that she had been staying with him while hiding from her enemies. When he asks where, she simply says “Paris.”

The Ambiguity

It’s this one word that has set off a flurry of speculation among fans. Does “Paris” mean that Ziva and Tony spent time together romantically?

Or were they just hiding out together as friends? The showrunners have deliberately left this open to interpretation.

The Past Relationship

It’s worth noting that Ziva and Tony had a complicated relationship throughout their time on NCIS. At times, they were flirty and playful with each other, while at other times there was tension and even anger. They also both had other romantic relationships during their tenure on the show.

The Showrunner’s Response

In an interview with TVLine, NCIS showrunner Steven D. Binder addressed the Paris question directly: “We’re not going to answer that question,” he said firmly.

Binder went on to explain that leaving things open-ended allows fans to interpret the story for themselves: “We’re not going to answer that question because we don’t want to spoil it for people who choose to imagine what happened in Paris,” he said.

The Conclusion

So, did Ziva and Tony sleep together in Paris? The truth is, we’ll never know for sure. The showrunners have deliberately left this ambiguous, leaving it up to fans to decide what they believe happened between these two beloved characters.

No matter what your interpretation may be, there’s no denying that Ziva and Tony had a special bond that kept fans tuning in week after week. Whether or not anything happened between them in Paris, their relationship will always be one of the most memorable aspects of NCIS.