Curious World Staff

NCIS may be on a short break, but star Wilmer Valderrama just gave fans another reason to celebrate the long-running CBS hit.

Ahead of the show’s return on April 14, Wilmer shared a touching post on Instagram, highlighting a huge milestone. Quoting a February 2025 Variety report, he revealed that NCIS averages 10.4 million viewers each week. Alongside the stat, he wrote:

“Season 22 has 10.4 million reasons to say THANK YOU. Your support means everything. #NCIS returns April 14 with a brand-new episode on @cbstv!”

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Fans quickly flooded the comments with love and congratulations. One wrote, “After all these years, it’s still one of my favorite shows ❤️,” while another said, “When you make a great show, it’s easy to be one in 10.4 million!”
The fan-favorite procedural was renewed early this year for season 23, demonstrating that its legacy is far from ended.

When NCIS returns on April 14, the episode titled “K1ller Instinct” will see the team tracking down a hitman responsible for a Navy chief’s murd3r – and judging by the tease, it’s going to be a must-watch.

Congrats to the NCIS team on an incredible run – and here’s to more ahead!