Polly Perrette, renowned for her portrayal of Abby on NCIS, surprised fans with her departure in 2018 after 15 years. Reports indicated a rift with lead actor Mark Harmon, stemming from an incident where Harmon’s dog reportedly bit a crew member. Polly’s final episode strategically avoided scenes with Harmon, adding to the speculation.
On Twitter, she vaguely alluded to workplace issues and a powerful “machine” spreading false stories. CBS responded, acknowledging a workplace concern over a year ago and collaborating with Polly toward a resolution. Fans expressed disappointment over her departure, and despite ongoing rumors, Polly has made it clear that she won’t return to NCIS. The demanding schedules and management issues likely played a role in her exit, mirroring a past situation with Sasha Alexander in Season 2.
Following her departure from NCIS, Polly starred in the CBS sitcom “Broke,” which unfortunately was canceled after one season. In 2020, she announced her retirement from acting.