S3·E21 Bloodbath

Episode recap

In the twenty-first episode of the third season of the military police procedural series NCIS, titled Bloodbath, the investigative team is initially occupied with a standard murder case. While the team works to process the investigation, forensic scientist Abby Sciuto is nearly killed by evidence connected to the case. This incident shifts the focus of the inquiry, as the team realizes the original murder was staged. It becomes evident that the perpetrator is specifically targeting Abby. As the investigation progresses, the NCIS team uncovers information regarding enemies from Abby's past. The team must identify the individual responsible for the threat before they can successfully harm her. The episode centers on the team's efforts to protect their colleague while navigating the danger posed by this unknown adversary.