[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

: Fans often cite this as a standout episode for Michael Weatherly's performance, particularly during a monologue in the holding cell. [S3E9] Frame-Up

is the ninth episode of the third season of the police procedural drama NCIS , which originally aired on November 22, 2005. Plot Overview : The true killer is revealed to be

The episode centers on a high-stakes investigation when a pair of severed female legs is discovered in a wooded area on the Marine Corps Base in Quantico. The team is horrified to find that all forensic evidence—including a bite mark matching Tony’s dental records, his fingerprints, and even fibers from his car—points directly to as the murderer. Notable Production Facts : Fans often cite this