Blue Bloods fans distraught as new episode of CBS drama delayed

Fans of the multi-generational CBS procedural drama will be forced to wait another week for the upcoming episode of Blue Bloods. Many took to Twitter to share their rage as the series confirmed it wouldn’t return to screens in its usual slot.Since Blue Bloods returned to screens for season 13 in October, fans have been treated to new episodes every week. However, this trend came to an end as the show revealed it would go on a break before the release of its sixth episode, On Dangerous Ground.Despite the delayed release date, many fans took to social media distraught the series wouldn’t return to screens. This included @jmassaro921 who questioned the delay: ‘WHY.’READ MORE: Outlander’s Sam Heughan opens up on body image struggles Blue Bloods viewers were left distraught at show went on hiatus (Image: CBS) Blue Bloods: The Reagan family all work in law enforcement (Image: CBS) Blue Bloods: Jamie and Danny will clash in the upcoming episode (Image: CBS) Blue Bloods: Jamie got a new job (Image: CBS)Since Blue Bloods first premiered in 2010, viewers have been faced with a short delay each season. For many productions, this is a way to keep their viewership numbers high as it increases demand. This is also done to ensure the show is renewed for another season, as streaming networks often cancel shows which decline in viewership. Looking ahead at season 13, Blue Bloods will also go on a break on November 25.As this is Black Friday, bosses could be aware viewers will likely be shopping instead of watching the show.DON’T MISS…Mike Tindall dishes brutal response to Matt Hancock ‘Bulls**t’ [INSIGHT]Blue Bloods season 13: Abigail Baker’s exit ‘sealed’ [INSIGHT] Blue Bloods fans overjoyed as Baez introduces family member: ‘Excited’ [INSIGHT]Ahead of its premiere, CBS released information for episode six, which teases major conflict ahead for the Reagan family. The logline reads: ‘Danny and Jamie clash over a gang-related shooting after Jamie oversteps as part of his new position and Danny empathizes too closely with a victim. ‘Also, Erin and Anthony search for answers when a lawyer in their office jeopardizes a case involving Erin’s nephew, Joe Hill (Will Hochman); and Frank grows concerned when he’s not invited to speak at a policing forum.’Season 13, saw a huge career shift for Jamie Reagan (Will Estes) after he was transferred to become an intelligence officer.