It feels like forever since we last saw Coulson and his merry Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., decidedly less merry since Skye was shot –this is where you say, “oh YEAH, I forgot about that!” Yes, it has been a long time. A month, which equals “feels like ages” in fan years.

The return of the series will also mark the beginning of Bill Paxton‘s tour of duty with the gang, as you’ll see in the clip below.

Also new to the team will be Agent Triplett, played by B.J. Britt:

And here’s a rather intriguing graphic for us to ponder, via the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Facebook page:

What is all connected?

Check out Garrett in action and Skye’s condition in these clips, right after the official synopsis:

WITH SKYE’S LIFE HANGING IN THE BALANCE, SHOCKING TRUTHS ARE REVEALED WHEN BILL PAXTON JOINS COULSON’S TEAM AS MARVEL’S JOHN GARRETT
“T.A.H.I.T.I.” – Coulson goes on the attack to save Skye – enlisting the aid of Ward’s former S.O. John Garrett (Bill Paxton) — and uncovers shocking truths about his own life and S.H.I.E.L.D., on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” TUESDAY, MARCH 4 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Hang on, ‘Tahiti’ is an anagram?!

Clip: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Episode 14 #1

Clip: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Episode 14 #2

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., starring Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, and Elizabeth Henstridge, airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on ABC.