Abby’s Exit from NCIS Abby Sciuto, the beloved and quirky goth forensic scientist on NCIS, was once a fan-favorite character, capturing the hearts of viewers across America. However, her sudden departure from the show left both the press and the audience in shock.
Abby’s Final Appearance Abby’s last appearance on NCIS took place in the two-part episode ‘One Step Forward’ and ‘Two Steps Back,’ which aired on May 8, 2018. In these episodes, Abby’s character left the show following an assassination attempt on her life. But there was more to her departure than meets the eye.
Why Did Abby Leave NCIS?
Heading 3: Abby’s Struggle for Survival In her final NCIS appearance, Abby Sciuto was fighting for her life in the ER after being shot. The team was frantically searching for clues to identify her assailant among the many criminals she had helped put behind bars.
Abby’s Determination While in the hospital, Abby’s determination to uncover the truth led her to discover an email invitation to ‘The Cooler’ dinner, which had been orchestrated to lure her to a specific location. She traced the sender’s IP address and alerted the agents.
Confronting the Culprit Agents entered an abandoned building, only to find that it was a diversion to allow Abby to confront the real criminal, Robert King, on her own. Abby cleverly claimed to have poisoned King’s coffee with cyanide, forcing him to confess. The agents apprehended him.
Abby’s Departure Following this intense incident, Abby made the difficult decision to leave the team for good. She was weary of losing friends to criminals while the wrongdoers continued to escape justice.
Pauley Perrette’s Exit Pauley Perrette, the actress behind Abby Sciuto, left NCIS amid rumors of a fallout with co-star Mark Harmon. The tension escalated when Harmon’s dog bit a crew member, resulting in a significant injury and heightened discomfort on set.
Perrette’s Official Announcement Officially, Perrette stated that she needed a change of pace and desired a break from her eventful life. However, her departure was accompanied by a series of cryptic tweets that left fans speculating about the real reasons behind her exit.
Allegations of Abuse Rumors began to circulate, suggesting that Perrette may have been a victim of abuse on set, leading to her inability to openly discuss her departure. Some even claimed that she and Mark Harmon rarely appeared on set together.
CBS’s Response CBS responded to the rumors by mentioning that they had worked with Perrette to address her workplace concerns, though no specific details were disclosed. Perrette later tweeted that she had been treated well by CBS, leaving fans puzzled.
Abby’s Final Words One of Abby’s last statements in her final episode was, “You have to go with your gut, and my gut is telling me that I have to go.” This could well reflect Pauley Perrette’s own sentiments at the time.
Abby’s Return?
When an NCIS spinoff was announced, fans expressed their eagerness to see Abby return as the forensic scientist. However, Perrette vehemently denied any intentions of reprising her role, indicating that she had moved on from NCIS.
In the world of showbiz, departures like Abby’s and Pauley’s often come with layers of complexity. While we may never know the full truth, their legacies live on in the hearts of devoted NCIS fans.
