Pauley has a fantastic idea for a new project, and she's excited to get started. What is Pauley Perette doing now? What's her next project After "Broke?" Will she ever return to "NCIS"? Is she totally retired? When Cote de Ziva returned in the season 16 finale of NCIS, viewers hoped Abby, played by Pauley, would return as well.

'NCIS' has secured its 16th run after CBS announced its renewal. Mark Harmon, the lead role and one of the showrunners, also signed a deal with the cable company.

'NCIS' star Pauley Perrette has some things to say about those who call her "out of touch".

Pauley Perrette is probably one of the most open actresses on social media. The NCIS fandom has been in an uproar since Michael Weatherly confirmed he would be leaving the CBS series at the end of its current season! POLL: How Do You Think Michael Weatherly's Character Tony DiNozzo Will Leave 'NCIS'? Weatherly has been portraying Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo since the backdoor pilot for NCIS happened on JAG in April 2003, but now it seems like the actor is ready to move on.