Pauley Perrette’s Shocking NCIS Comeback in Season 15! Unbelievable Twist Revealed!

Pauley Perrette’s character, Abby Sciuto, exited NCIS at the end of Season 15 in May 2018 and hasn’t returned for subsequent seasons. Abby, a forensic scientist known for her unique style and can-do attitude, left the show after being severely injured in a hitman’s attack during Episode 22 of Season 15, titled “Two Steps Back.”

The decision for Perrette’s departure was announced at the start of Season 15, with reports suggesting conflicts between Perrette and Mark Harmon, who portrayed Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Tensions reportedly started in 2016 when Harmon’s dog bit a crew member, leading to stitches. Perrette expressed dismay that the dog was allowed back on set, and the discord escalated, resulting in her permanent exit from the show.

Abby’s final on-screen appearance depicted her recovery from the attack, her pursuit of justice against the hitman’s employer, and her decision to resign from NCIS. The character’s storyline concluded with Abby founding a charity in memory of Clayton Reeves, an MI6 agent who sacrificed his life to protect her. While Abby didn’t appear in the last two episodes of Season 15, Perrette’s name continued to appear in the credits.

Despite fan speculation and inquiries, Pauley Perrette has firmly stated on social media that she has no intention of returning to NCIS. In June 2019, she addressed the issue on Twitter, expressing fear of Mark Harmon and definitively stating that she would not be coming back to the show.