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!”

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!”