NCIS Cast Changes: The Reasons Behind the Departures

Why Mark Harmon Left NCIS

So, Ncis has gone through more cast changes than you can shake a stick at! Remember when Caitlin Todd suddenly went out in Season 2? It was a huge blow! Fans were shocked, thinking nobody was safe. It actually kind of set the tone for the rest of the show!

Why Ziva Left NCIS

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Then you have Ziva David (Cote De Pablo) – she rocked those early seasons and even got a Cote De Pablo return Ncis. She decided to leave because of what she felt was poor character writing. Plus, she'd done so many seasons, and even with a huge wad of cash, she decided it was time for something new.

Why Tony Left NCIS

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Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), well, he was the main guy for a good long time, too! He decided it was his time to step down and pursue other opportunities, but he had done so many seasons, even more than Ziva! He wanted new challenges and was really sad to leave his on-screen chemistry with Ziva David behind.

Why Abby Left NCIS

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Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette) – oh, she's iconic, even with her Caf-Pow! Perrette’s real reason for leaving NCIS? Well, that's where things get spicy. She wasn’t down with the vibes of the set. A bit of a dog-related incident caused things to sour between Perrette and Mark Harmon. They weren’t working it out so Perrette opted to exit the show.

The NCIS Cast Changes

What's cool? There are tons of side characters and even some NCIS spinoffs ! It was like every season, it’s a game of who’s leaving and who’s staying! But the biggie: We’re going to get a Tony and Ziva spinoff in 2025! If you’re like, the biggest NCIS fan, then get ready for an exciting return.