NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8 Actors Chris O'Donnell (R) and LL Cool J
Actors Chris O'Donnell (R) and LL Cool J star in the CBS show "NCIS Los ANgeles". Here, they pose at a CBS television fall season premiere event in Los Angeles September 16, 2010. Reuters/Mario Anzuoni

It will be a while before viewers will get to see episode 11“NCIS: Los Angeles” season 8. However, there is a lot of excitement coming as viewers will know how the investigation will move forward and more.

Spoiler alert! This article contains “NCIS: Los Angeles” spoilers. Read on if you would like to know what happens next before the next episode airs.

Two plotline spoilers have already been revealed for this upcoming episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” titled “Tidings We Bring.” The title itself already suggests that the Christmas spirit will already be in the atmosphere of LA’s premiere law enforcement agency. However, as the show usually goes, things are not all pleasant for this upcoming episode.

Someone important will go missing on episode 11. That person would be a Navy Lieutenant Commander who apparently worked for the NSA in an effort to deal with some threats online. This important person’s disappearance will make NCIS LA launch a thorough investigation to find him and look into the matter closer.

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While a disappearance and a challenging search will bring up the tension, the tone gets a little lighter as the episode proceeds. This is because viewers are about to witness a warm holiday celebration that will take place when the team decides that it want to spend some time together.

Spoilers say that Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) will be in a struggle, as she copes with the demands of what could be her hardest mission ever -- being a mother. Season 8 Episode 11 will show how she tries meet the demands of motherhood at work and at home.

While the spoilers do not reveal much, fans can still expect a lot of action just as the show always goes. Also, viewers will have to wait before this episode airs as “NCIS: Los Angeles” is currently on break. Season 8 Episode 11 will air on December 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. on CBS. It also airs on Channel Ten in Australia.