[s3e9] Frame-up May 2026

is the ninth episode of the third season of the police procedural drama NCIS , which originally aired on November 22, 2005. Plot Overview

: Then-real-life NCIS Director David L. Brant makes a cameo appearance as an agent leaving for the private sector, just a month before his actual retirement. [S3E9] Frame-Up

: The true killer is revealed to be Abby's lab assistant, Charles "Chip" Sterling . He framed Tony as revenge for Tony previously getting him fired from a medical analysis firm. The episode reaches a climax when Chip attacks Abby in her lab with a knife, but she manages to overpower and subdue him before the team arrives. Notable Production Facts is the ninth episode of the third season

: The episode was directed by Thomas J. Wright and written by Laurence Walsh. "NCIS" Frame Up (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb : The true killer is revealed to be

: Fans often cite this as a standout episode for Michael Weatherly's performance, particularly during a monologue in the holding cell.

: Distraught that her own forensic science is being used to convict her friend, Abby makes it her personal mission to find the true culprit. She works feverishly in her lab, eventually uncovering the forensic "slip-up" that reveals the frame-job.

Due to the conflict of interest and the severity of the evidence, Director Jenny Shepard turns the case over to the FBI, with Agent leading the investigation. Key Character Moments