“After a deadly explosion, Maggie and OA race against time to thwart a terrorist attack.”

🎬 FBI – Season 1, Episode 1: “Pilot”

📅 Air Date: September 25, 2018
📍 Network: CBS
⏱ Runtime: ~45 minutes

Episode Summary:

The series kicks off with a powerful and intense first episode, introducing viewers to the FBI’s New York field office and its elite team of agents. Leading the charge is Special Agent Maggie Bell (played by Missy Peregrym), a strong and determined investigator with a tragic past, and her partner, Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan (played by Zeeko Zaki), a former undercover operative with experience in counterterrorism.

The episode begins with a devastating apartment building explosion in the Bronx. At first, the bombing appears to be gang-related, but as Maggie and OA dig deeper, they uncover a much more sinister plot — a potential terrorist attack involving chemical weapons and extremist ideology.

Working alongside Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine (Jeremy Sisto) and Special Agent in Charge Dana Mosier (Sela Ward), the team must race against time to prevent further destruction and uncover the truth behind the attack. Their investigation takes them through high-pressure interrogations, surveillance operations, and tense field missions.

Key Highlights:

• Action-Packed Start: The show opens with a high-stakes bombing that sets the tone for the series.

• Strong Character Introductions: Maggie and OA’s partnership is front and center, showcasing their different backgrounds but shared commitment.

• Timely Themes: The episode touches on racial tensions, domestic extremism, and the challenges of modern law enforcement.

• Classic Dick Wolf Style: With a fast pace, procedural structure, and emotional depth, the pilot delivers the gripping intensity fans of Law & Order would expect.