CBS has officially renewed its flagship procedural FBI through Season 9 and confirmed that Season 8 will debut with a notable change — shifting from its longtime Tuesday night slot to a new Monday night broadcast in Fall 2025.
📅 Long-Term Renewal Secured
In a strong vote of confidence, CBS announced a two-season renewal for FBI in early 2024, extending the show through the 2026–2027 TV season. The series, created by Dick Wolf, has remained one of the most-watched dramas on network television since its debut in 2018.
Season 7 wrapped in May 2025 after a high-stakes run, filled with internal FBI threats and high-profile cases that left fans on the edge of their seats.
🔄 Major Schedule Change for Season 8
Starting in Fall 2025, FBI will move to Mondays at 9/8c, ending its seven-year run on Tuesdays. This move is part of CBS’s broader strategy to revamp its prime-time lineup and create a new Monday night FBI programming block.
The new schedule will feature FBI at 9 PM, followed by the brand-new spinoff series, currently titled CIA, at 10 PM.
🛡️ FBI Franchise Restructured
To streamline its content and reduce costs, CBS announced the cancellation of both FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. The end of these two spin-offs marks the end of an era, but also paves the way for something new.
The new spin-off CIA will serve as a fresh extension of the FBI universe. The series will star Tom Ellis and center on a maverick CIA agent paired with a more traditional FBI partner, promising an edgier, espionage-driven tone.
👥 Cast Updates and Season 8 Expectations
The main cast — Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Alana De La Garza, and John Boyd — are all expected to return in Season 8.
Newcomer Lisette Olivera, who joined in Season 7 as BAU agent Syd, is confirmed to continue. Meanwhile, Katherine Renee Kane exited early in Season 7, with her character written off during a personal transition arc.
🧩 Season 7 Cliffhanger Sets the Stage
Season 7 ended with a gripping finale: a domestic terror group infiltrated the New York FBI office, exposing vulnerabilities in national security. Deputy Director Simon Keene was shot, and Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille collapsed in the final moments, raising serious questions about internal threats.
These developments will shape Season 8, which is expected to lean into deeper conspiracy plots and internal FBI politics.
🔹 What This Means for Fans
- More Stability: With two more seasons secured, fans can relax knowing the series isn’t going anywhere soon.
- New Time Slot: The Monday night shift is a bold experiment to reframe the franchise and bring in fresh viewers.
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Fresh Energy: The introduction of CIA signals a new creative direction for the overall FBI universe.
