NCIS Fans in Meltdown as Jimmy Palmer Drops Sweet Abby Sciuto Nod – It’s Been So Long!

Abby Sciuto, portrayed by Pauley Perrette, bid farewell to the NCIS team at the end of the show’s 15th season, leaving fans with lingering hopes for a potential comeback. Despite Perrette confirming her retirement from acting in 2020, the recent nod to Abby by Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) in the show’s 20th season has reignited speculation and showcased Abby’s enduring popularity among fans.

References to Abby have been scarce since her departure over four years ago, but season 20 has featured not one but two nods to the beloved character. In the sixth episode, titled “The Good Fighter,” Palmer addressed Abby by name, sparking further speculation about a possible return.

The episode primarily focused on Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover) and her undercover mission, but the scene in Abby’s former lab caught fans’ attention. Palmer, attempting to process evidence related to the case, reached for Abby’s Lab for Dummies manual. The techno/punk soundtrack, reminiscent of scenes featuring Abby, added another layer to the nostalgic moment.

Despite Palmer’s attempt, he inadvertently caused a computer meltdown, but in typical NCIS fashion, everything resolved smoothly, with Kasie emerging as the hero in the field. Fans took to social media to express their excitement about the abundance of Abby content, sharing their appreciation for the throwback references.

While the nods to Abby have thrilled fans, it’s important to note that this doesn’t provide concrete evidence of Abby’s return to NCIS. Pauley Perrette has not publicly addressed the recent reference to her character, leaving the possibility of Abby’s comeback still uncertain.