'NCIS' fans express their anger after CBS temporarily replaced it with a ‘stupid reality show’

"NCIS" fans are outraged that CBS filled the popular series' timeslot with a reality show.

Tuesday nights have been mournfull since "NCIS" took a break on January 15, 2019, on CBS's lineup.

Fans of the popular series have been protesting vociferously on social media, and calling the network out on its decision.

“Ugh! Stupid Celebrity Big Brother is on instead of @NCIS_CBS!”

BRING BACK "NCIS"

CBS's "NCIS" has been a hit and a favorite with audiences since it premiered in September 2003, and fans are not taking kindly to being deprived of their entertainment of choice.

Their protests on social media range from polite inquiries to virulent use of profanity and demands that the network "bring back" "NCIS" immediately.

CBS has assured fans that "NCIS" will be back soon with the first episode of its 16th season

"CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER" IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR "NCIS"

Angry fans are decrying CBS's choice of filling the Tuesday night slot with a reality show, and have been harsh critics of "Celebrity Big Brother."

“You messed up my Tuesday. It is not complete without my Gibbs.”

The show which includes a dazzling cast of celebrities has had a hard time filling in Jethro Gibb's and his team's shoes. The cast includes Olympians Lolo Jones and Ryan Lochte, Anthony Scaramucci, O.J. Simson murder trial witness Kato Kaelin, Jonathan Bennett, Joey Lawrence, retired NFL player Ricky Williams, comedian Tom Green, and former WWE star Natalie Eva Marie.

"NCIS" WILL BE BACK IN FEBRUARY

CBS has assured fans that "NCIS" will be back soon with the first episode of its 16th season on February 5. Only two weeks to go, but for the die-hard "NCIS" aficionados the wait is much too long.

AN EXCITING NEW SEASON STARTS WITH A BANG

An official synopsis reveals that Episode 1 - entitled "She" - has Gibbs working to discover the identity of a malnourished and confused 9-year-old is found hiding in a storage unit.

In order to solve the mystery, Gibbs will be delving into an old missing person case originally handled by Special Agent Ziva David. Might there be a surprise appearance by actress Cote de Pablo?

Fans who can't wait to find out can get a quick fix by watching old "NCIS" reruns for the next two weeks..

CBS CONFIRMS MARK HARMON WILL REMAIN ON "NCIS"

Anxious "NCIS" fans were shaken by a rumor that actor Mark Hermon who plays Jethro Gibbs in the iconic series might be leaving the show.

This follows the exit of such favorites as Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, who left to pursue other projects.

More recently, Pauley Perrette who played the eccentric forensic scientist Abby Sciuto left the series after 15 seasons amid rumors of behind the scenes conflict.

Rumors of Harmon's exit started after the actor had knee surgery last year, but have been dismissed by CBS as false.

In a related story, CBS recently gave a clear answer about whether Mark Harmon is staying in 'NCIS.'