NCIS Just Slammed the Door Shut on Pauley Perrette’s Abby Comeback – Fans Are Stunned!

Pauley Perrette’s character, Abby Sciuto, once had a clear path for a potential return to the NCIS franchise, but a recent development has now closed off this possibility. Over the years, NCIS has seen many beloved characters depart and some return, but Abby, the original forensic scientist, has remained absent since her departure in Season 15. While CBS has brought back key members of Gibbs’ team, like Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo, Abby’s return now seems increasingly unlikely. Despite ongoing discussions about potential comebacks, this latest update has effectively eliminated the most straightforward route for Abby to rejoin the team.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva Cast Update Casts Doubt on Abby’s Return

The return of Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo in the NCIS series created an opportunity for Pauley Perrette’s Abby Sciuto to re-enter the franchise through the spinoff NCIS: Tony & Ziva. The storyline, which follows the couple on the run across Europe, would logically require help from familiar allies, making Abby a strong candidate given her suspected location in the United Kingdom. Additionally, this would have been the easiest way for Perrette to return to the series while avoiding any interaction with Mark Harmon, considering their past conflict.

However, with the full cast for NCIS: Tony & Ziva now revealed, this opportunity seems to have passed. The new team includes Maximilian Osinski as Boris, a Russian ex-pat and computer hacker, who will fill the role Abby might have occupied in Tony and Ziva’s European journey. This effectively closes the door on Abby’s potential return through this spinoff.

How Abby Could Still Reunite with Tony & Ziva in Their NCIS Spinoff

There’s still a possibility for Abby to reunite with Tony and Ziva in their NCIS spinoff, albeit in a more limited capacity. Abby could use her computer skills and forensic expertise to assist the couple in tracking down their targets, even if she doesn’t have a permanent role or a dedicated lab like she did at the Navy Yard. A guest appearance would still offer a satisfying return for her character, allowing her to contribute to Tony and Ziva’s mission without the need for a full-time comeback.