NCIS: Origins season 3, episode 2 brings Older Gibbs back to the NCIS offices, but his reflections on the past leave out Abby Sciuto, despite her being central to his history.
01Summary
- 01Older Gibbs returns to the NCIS offices in season 3, episode 2, "My Own Worst Enemy", after leaving Woody’s home.
- 02In the bullpen, Gibbs hears voiceovers from Tony, Ziva, Ducky and McGee, but Abby is not mentioned.
- 03The article argues that Abby Sciuto was Gibbs’ closest relationship on NCIS and that her absence is especially striking given their history.
- 04It says the show’s off-screen drama surrounding Pauley Perrette’s exit may have influenced the omission, though the article says that should not have affected the characters’ on-screen history.
02Why it matters
For NCIS fans, the omission matters because Abby was one of the most important figures in Gibbs’ story and a major part of the show’s emotional history. It also shapes how viewers read Mark Harmon’s return, since the reunion nods to some relationships but leaves out another key one.
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