CBS is making major changes to its primetime lineup, and fans of the hit procedural FBI better take note: the network’s flagship crime drama is on the move — and it’s not the only show affected. In a surprising programming shake-up, CBS has announced the cancellation of two scripted series while shifting FBI to a new time slot for the upcoming season.
📺 FBI Gets a New Night
While FBI remains one of the network’s top-performing dramas, CBS is relocating the series from its long-standing Tuesday night slot. Starting this fall, FBI will now air on Wednesday nights at 8/7c, leading into new episodes of FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted, which remain in their usual slots.
The move is part of a strategic reshuffle aimed at creating a “crime drama power block” mid-week — giving all three shows in the FBI franchise a consecutive night to build audience momentum.
“We’re confident this new lineup will not only strengthen Wednesday nights but give fans an exciting, cohesive viewing experience,” said Kelly Kahl, CBS Entertainment President.
❌ Two Series Get the Axe
Alongside this scheduling update, CBS confirmed the cancellation of two of its underperforming scripted series. Neither show will return for the 2025–2026 season, reportedly due to declining ratings and shifting network priorities.
While disappointing for their respective fanbases, the cancellations free up valuable primetime real estate — a move that CBS hopes will bolster the performance of more successful franchises.
💬 Fan Reactions Are Mixed
As expected, news of FBI’s night shift — and the show cancellations — sparked buzz across social media. While some fans are excited about a full FBI-franchise night, others are concerned about how the change might impact viewership.
“Tuesdays won’t be the same without FBI! But hey, I’ll follow Maggie and OA to any night of the week,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).
Others mourned the loss of the canceled series, calling the decisions “short-sighted” and “network politics as usual.”
🔍 What This Means for the Future
The reorganization signals that CBS is doubling down on proven successes, particularly long-running franchises like FBI, NCIS, and CSI. By consolidating related shows into the same evening blocks, the network appears focused on delivering “appointment viewing” in a streaming-dominated landscape.
As for FBI, fans can rest easy — the show is not going anywhere. In fact, with its new time slot and consistent ratings, it may be poised for one of its strongest seasons yet.
