Did NCIS Have to Separate Scenes Between Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon Due to Behind-the-Scenes Issues?

The long-running series NCIS had its share of behind-the-scenes tension, most notably between beloved actors Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon. The feud arose from an incident involving Harmon’s dog, which bit a crew member, leading Perrette to express concerns for the show’s safety.

Their relationship had been amicable until 2016 when the dog incident occurred. This created a rift between the two stars. Scripts were subsequently written to keep them from filming scenes together, and they didn’t share any screen time during Season 15.

Pauley Perrette left NCIS in 2017, hinting that Mark Harmon played a role in her departure. Although she retired from acting in 2020, she never openly discussed the reasons behind her exit. Cryptic social media posts alluded to her feud with Harmon, causing speculation about their strained relationship.

Despite this conflict, Perrette maintains good relationships with her other NCIS castmates, like Brian Dietzen.