CBS has officially renewed its hit procedural drama FBI through Season 9, further solidifying the show’s position as a primetime staple. Alongside this multi-season renewal, the network announced a major scheduling shift: starting in Fall 2025, FBI will move from its long-running Tuesday night slot to Mondays at 9 PM.
This move coincides with the debut of the franchise’s latest spinoff, CIA, which will follow FBI in the 10 PM time slot, forming a brand-new crime drama block.
📅 Why the Move to Mondays?
The decision to shift FBI to Mondays is part of CBS’s broader primetime restructuring, especially following the cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International earlier in 2025. With both spinoffs ending their runs, CBS is focusing its franchise strategy on fewer, more centralized shows:
- Mondays at 9 PM: FBI
- Mondays at 10 PM: CIA (new series starring Tom Ellis)
By anchoring its Monday lineup with FBI, CBS aims to maximize lead-in strength for its newest property while giving FBI a fresh time slot with potentially stronger viewership retention.
🔁 What This Means for the Franchise
The shift marks the end of CBS’s popular Tuesday night “FBI block”, which for years featured FBI, Most Wanted, and International back-to-back. The network’s move now streamlines the franchise to just two shows:
- FBI: Renewed through 2027
- CIA: Premieres Fall 2025
- FBI: Most Wanted: Ended in Season 6 (May 2025)
- FBI: International: Ended in Season 4 (May 2025)
This strategic pivot will allow CBS to focus its resources on higher-performing series and reduce the costs associated with international filming and multiple production units.
🔍 A Look Ahead: Season 8 and Beyond
Season 8 of FBI will premiere in Fall 2025 in its new Monday time slot. Producers have promised a return to high-stakes storytelling with an emphasis on character arcs and terrorism-related cases. Early reports suggest that there may be light crossover moments with CIA, though both shows are expected to retain distinct tones and storylines.
Season 9, already confirmed, is expected to premiere in Fall 2026, ensuring FBI continues its impressive run well into the end of the decade.
🗣️ Cast and Creative Team Reactions
The show’s core cast — including Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, and Alana de la Garza — are all expected to return. Showrunner Rick Eid expressed excitement about the new time slot, stating that it provides FBI “room to grow and evolve while launching the next chapter in our storytelling universe.”
Fans online have largely celebrated the renewal, even if some are saddened by the loss of the other spinoffs:
“Glad the original is still alive. Mondays will feel different, but I’m ready.”
“They should’ve kept International too, but at least FBI is getting the spotlight it deserves.”
📊 Franchise Overview
| Series | Status | Next Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| FBI | Renewed through Season 9 | Fall 2025 (Mondays) |
| FBI: Most Wanted | Canceled after Season 6 | Ended May 2025 |
| FBI: International | Canceled after Season 4 | Ended May 2025 |
| CIA (new spinoff) | Series premiere Fall 2025 | Mondays at 10 PM |
✅ Summary
CBS’s decision to renew FBI through Season 9 and move it to Mondays signals a clear vote of confidence in the show’s longevity and audience loyalty. With a fresh time slot and the launch of CIA alongside it, the FBI brand is entering a new era of focused storytelling and strategic growth.
