When Does FBI Season 9 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
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FBI Season 9 doesn't have an official release date yet. Based on the roughly 12-month gap between previous seasons, expect it around October 2026.
IMDb
7.1/10
Seasons
8
Episodes
157
Diagnostics
- Network
- CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama
- First aired
- 2018-09-25
- Last aired
- 2026-05-18
- Runtime
- —
- Rated
- TV-14
Awards 3 wins & 5 nominations total
Predictive Logic Analysis
FBI sits in a very comfortable position for renewal. It is one of the longest-running and highest-rated dramas on CBS, now in its eighth season, and Season 8 is still actively airing with a confirmed episode on May 18, 2026. CBS does not have a habit of cancelling Wolf Entertainment procedurals at this stage of their run, and FBI has been a consistent Monday anchor. The renewal signal from Just Jared in January 2026 was framed as an informational "everything we know" piece, which typically means a formal announcement had not yet been made at the time but the expectation was clearly positive.
The audience metrics back this up. Trakt active watchers sit at nearly 49,000 with steady momentum, and the show's IMDb rating of 7.1 across nearly 28,000 votes is solid for a long-running network procedural. Notably, Season 8 episode ratings average 9.7 compared to 8.7 the prior season, which is a strong uptick and suggests an engaged fan base rating episodes actively. Wikipedia pageview trend is falling, but that is a minor concern given that the show is mid-run rather than building buzz before a premiere. The cancellation of spinoff FBI: Most Wanted in 2025 is worth noting as a mild negative signal for the broader franchise, but it does not directly threaten the mothership, which has a separate and stronger audience position.
What is FBI about?
Dick Wolf knows how to make television that people actually watch, and FBI is perhaps the purest expression of that formula in its current form. The New York field office provides the setting, and each week a fresh case arrives involving terrorism, organized crime, child abduction, or some other threat large enough to justify federal involvement. Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki anchor the procedural rhythm as partners Maggie Bell and OA Zidan, and they have genuine chemistry, the kind that makes the repetitive structure feel warmer than it has any right to be. Jeremy Sisto's Jubal Valentine, running operations from the command center, is quietly one of the better characters in the Wolf universe, a harried, decent man holding things together episode after episode.
The tone is serious without being bleak. Wolf and Craig Turk are not interested in the moral murkiness that defines prestige crime drama. The FBI agents here are overwhelmingly good people doing hard work, and the show trusts that to be enough. That is either a comfort or a limitation depending on what you want from an hour of television. Cases tend to resolve. The city is kept safe. There is something almost classically American about the whole enterprise, and the show leans into that without apparent embarrassment.
Critics have largely treated it as functional rather than inspired, and a 7.1 on IMDb reflects an audience that finds it reliable rather than essential. It launched the Wolf FBI franchise, which expanded to include FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, which means crossover episodes arrive periodically and the shared universe can feel like a selling point or a distraction depending on your tolerance for franchise mechanics.
What keeps FBI watchable after seven-plus seasons is the consistency of its cast rather than any reinvention of its premise. Peregrym's occasional absences from the show due to real-life circumstances were handled without much disruption, which says something about the ensemble's ability to carry weight. The show does not surprise you, but Zaki in particular has grown into his role in ways that reward long-term viewers.
Created by Dick Wolf, Craig Turk
Themes
Is FBI renewed or cancelled?
Working toward renewal
Season 8 actively airing with next episode confirmed May 18, 2026 — show is not on hiatus or in limbo
CBS renewal inquiry article signals Season 9 was anticipated as likely in January 2026
CBS and Dick Wolf have a long-standing franchise relationship; CBS rarely cancels Wolf procedurals mid-run
Season 8 episode ratings average 9.7 vs 8.7 in Season 7 — strong season-over-season improvement
Trakt active watchers near 49,000 with steady momentum
Working against it
No official Season 9 renewal announcement confirmed in available signals
Spinoff FBI: Most Wanted cancelled in 2025, suggesting some franchise fatigue or network cost-cutting
Wikipedia pageview trend is falling — mild sign of waning broader public interest
IMDb rating of 7.1 is respectable but not exceptional for a show seeking a ninth season
FBI Season 9 Release Date
If CBS renews FBI for Season 9, the most likely premiere window is fall 2026, probably September or October. That has been the show's consistent pattern since its 2018 debut, and CBS tends to lock in its procedural slate well in advance of the fall season. An announcement could come as early as spring 2026, which is when CBS typically reveals its fall schedule.
There are no production signals suggesting any unusual delays. The cast is actively filming Season 8 in New York, and a renewal announcement would keep the production pipeline moving without any significant gap.
Best & worst episodes
FBI seasons
Season 12018 · 22 ep
- 1. Pilot2018-09-25 · ★ 7.4
- 2. Green Birds2018-10-02 · ★ 7.5
- 3. Prey2018-10-09 · ★ 7.6
- 4. Crossfire2018-10-16 · ★ 7.5
- 5. Doomsday2018-10-23 · ★ 7.5
- 6. Family Man2018-10-30 · ★ 7.6
- 7. Cops and Robbers2018-11-13 · ★ 7.6
- 8. This Land Is Your Land2018-11-20 · ★ 7.6
- 9. Compromised2018-12-04 · ★ 7.6
- 10. The Armorer’s Faith2018-12-11 · ★ 7.6
- 11. Identity Crisis2019-01-15 · ★ 7.5
- 12. A New Dawn2019-01-22 · ★ 7.5
- 13. Partners in Crime2019-02-12 · ★ 7.6
- 14. Exposed2019-02-19 · ★ 7.6
- 15. Scorched Earth2019-02-26 · ★ 7.6
- 16. Invisible2019-03-12 · ★ 7.7
- 17. Apex2019-03-26 · ★ 7.7
- 18. Most Wanted2019-04-02 · ★ 7.6
- 19. Conflict of Interest2019-04-16 · ★ 7.6
- 20. What Lies Beneath2019-04-30 · ★ 7.7
- 21. Appearances2019-05-07 · ★ 7.6
- 22. Closure2019-05-14 · ★ 7.8
Season 22019 · 19 ep
- 1. Little Egypt2019-09-24 · ★ 7.5
- 2. The Lives of Others2019-10-01 · ★ 7.6
- 3. American Idol2019-10-08 · ★ 7.5
- 4. An Imperfect Science2019-10-15 · ★ 7.6
- 5. Crossroads2019-10-22 · ★ 7.7
- 6. Outsider2019-11-05 · ★ 7.6
- 7. Undisclosed2019-11-12 · ★ 7.6
- 8. Codename: Ferdinand2019-11-19 · ★ 7.7
- 9. Salvation2019-11-26 · ★ 7.7
- 10. Ties That Bind2019-12-17 · ★ 7.7
- 11. Fallout2020-01-07 · ★ 7.7
- 12. Hard Decisions2020-01-14 · ★ 7.6
- 13. Payback2020-01-21 · ★ 7.7
- 14. Studio Gangster2020-01-28 · ★ 7.6
- 15. Legacy2020-02-11 · ★ 7.7
- 16. Safe Room2020-02-18 · ★ 7.8
- 17. Broken Promises2020-03-10 · ★ 7.6
- 18. American Dreams (I)2020-03-24 · ★ 7.7
- 19. Emotional Rescue2020-03-31 · ★ 7.8
Season 32020 · 15 ep
- 1. Never Trust a Stranger2020-11-17 · ★ 7.7
- 2. Unreasonable Doubt2020-11-24 · ★ 7.7
- 3. Liar's Poker2020-12-08 · ★ 7.7
- 4. Crazy Love2021-01-24 · ★ 7.6
- 5. Clean Slate2021-01-26 · ★ 7.6
- 6. Uncovered2021-02-09 · ★ 7.6
- 7. Discord2021-03-02 · ★ 7.4
- 8. Walk the Line2021-03-09 · ★ 7.5
- 9. Leverage2021-03-16 · ★ 7.7
- 10. Checks and Balances2021-04-06 · ★ 7.7
- 11. Brother's Keeper2021-04-27 · ★ 7.6
- 12. Fathers and Sons2021-05-04 · ★ 7.7
- 13. Short Squeeze2021-05-11 · ★ 7.6
- 14. Trigger Effect2021-05-18 · ★ 7.6
- 15. Straight Flush2021-05-25 · ★ 7.8
Season 42021 · 21 ep
- 1. All That Glitters (I)2021-09-21 · ★ 7.7
- 2. Hacktivist2021-09-28 · ★ 7.7
- 3. Trauma2021-10-05 · ★ 7.6
- 4. Know Thyself2021-10-12 · ★ 7.6
- 5. Charlotte’s Web2021-11-02 · ★ 7.7
- 6. Allegiance2021-11-09 · ★ 7.6
- 7. Gone Baby Gone2021-11-16 · ★ 7.6
- 8. Fire and Rain2021-12-07 · ★ 7.6
- 9. Unfinished Business2021-12-14 · ★ 7.7
- 10. Fostered2022-01-04 · ★ 7.5
- 11. Grief2022-01-11 · ★ 7.6
- 12. Under Pressure2022-02-01 · ★ 7.6
- 13. Pride and Prejudice2022-02-22 · ★ 7.5
- 14. Ambition2022-03-08 · ★ 7.5
- 15. Scar Tissue2022-03-22 · ★ 7.6
- 16. Protective Details2022-03-29 · ★ 7.5
- 17. One Night Stand2022-04-12 · ★ 7.6
- 18. Fear Nothing2022-04-19 · ★ 7.7
- 19. Face Off2022-04-26 · ★ 7.7
- 20. Ghost from the Past2022-05-10 · ★ 7.7
- 21. Kayla2022-05-17 · ★ 7.4
Season 52022 · 23 ep
- 1. Hero's Journey2022-09-20 · ★ 7.5
- 2. Love Is Blind2022-09-27 · ★ 7.6
- 3. Prodigal Son2022-10-04 · ★ 7.7
- 4. Victim2022-10-11 · ★ 7.7
- 5. Flopped Cop2022-10-18 · ★ 7.5
- 6. Double Blind2022-11-06 · ★ 7.7
- 7. Ready or Not2022-11-15 · ★ 7.7
- 8. Into the Fire2022-11-22 · ★ 7.6
- 9. Fortunate Son2022-12-13 · ★ 7.6
- 10. Second Life2023-01-03 · ★ 7.6
- 11. Heroes2023-01-10 · ★ 7.7
- 12. Breakdown2023-01-24 · ★ 7.6
- 13. Protégé2023-02-14 · ★ 7.5
- 14. Money for Nothing2023-02-21 · ★ 7.6
- 15. The Lies We Tell2023-02-28 · ★ 7.4
- 16. Family First2023-03-14 · ★ 7.5
- 17. Imminent Threat (II)2023-04-04 · ★ 7.7
- 18. Obligation2023-04-11 · ★ 7.7
- 19. Sins of the Past2023-04-18 · ★ 7.6
- 20. Sisterhood2023-04-25 · ★ 7.6
- 21. Privilege2023-05-09 · ★ 7.6
- 22. Torn2023-05-16 · ★ 7.5
- 23. God Complex2023-05-23 · ★ 7.7
Season 62024 · 13 ep
- 1. All the Rage2024-02-13 · ★ 7.6
- 2. Remorse2024-02-20 · ★ 7.6
- 3. Stay in Your Lane2024-02-27 · ★ 7.5
- 4. Creating a Monster2024-03-12 · ★ 7.5
- 5. Sacrifice2024-03-19 · ★ 7.5
- 6. Unforeseen2024-03-26 · ★ 7.5
- 7. Behind the Veil2024-04-02 · ★ 7.6
- 8. Phantom2024-04-09 · ★ 7.4
- 9. Best Laid Plans2024-04-16 · ★ 7.6
- 10. Family Affair2024-04-23 · ★ 7.6
- 11. No One Left Behind2024-05-07 · ★ 7.6
- 12. Consequences2024-05-14 · ★ 7.5
- 13. Ring of Fire2024-05-21 · ★ 7.7
Season 72024 · 22 ep
- 1. Abandoned2024-10-15 · ★ 7.6
- 2. Trusted2024-10-22 · ★ 7.5
- 3. Détente2024-10-29 · ★ 7.6
- 4. Doubted2024-11-12 · ★ 7.6
- 5. Pledges2024-11-19 · ★ 7.5
- 6. Perfect2024-12-03 · ★ 7.6
- 7. Monumental2024-12-10 · ★ 7.4
- 8. Riptide2024-12-17 · ★ 7.6
- 9. Descent2025-01-28 · ★ 7.8
- 10. Redoubt2025-02-04 · ★ 7.7
- 11. Shelter2025-02-11 · ★ 7.6
- 12. Manhunt2025-02-18 · ★ 7.7
- 13. Unearth2025-02-25 · ★ 7.7
- 14. Hitched2025-03-11 · ★ 7.8
- 15. Acolyte2025-03-18 · ★ 7.7
- 16. Covered2025-04-01 · ★ 7.6
- 17. Lineage2025-04-08 · ★ 7.7
- 18. Blkpill2025-04-15 · ★ 7.6
- 19. Partner2025-04-22 · ★ 7.7
- 20. Startup2025-05-06 · ★ 7.8
- 21. Devoted2025-05-13 · ★ 7.6
- 22. A New Day2025-05-20 · ★ 8.0
Season 82025 · 22 ep
- 1. Takeover2025-10-13 · ★ 7.8
- 2. Captured2025-10-20 · ★ 7.7
- 3. Boy Scout2025-10-27 · ★ 7.6
- 4. Manifest2025-11-03 · ★ 7.6
- 5. Falsetto2025-11-10 · ★ 7.6
- 6. Parental2025-11-17 · ★ 7.4
- 7. Fadeaway2025-12-01 · ★ 7.6
- 8. Ratlined2025-12-08 · ★ 7.6
- 9. Lone Wolf (1)2025-12-15 · ★ 7.7
- 10. Wolf Pack (2)2025-12-15 · ★ 7.8
- 11. Confetti2026-02-23 · ★ 7.6
- 12. Daybreak2026-03-02 · ★ 7.6
- 13. Fanatics2026-03-09 · ★ 7.5
- 14. Forgiven2026-03-16 · ★ 7.7
- 15. Crusader2026-03-23 · ★ 7.6
- 16. 3 Up, 3 Down2026-03-30 · ★ 7.6
- 17. Shahadah2026-04-13 · ★ 7.5
- 18. Behavior2026-04-20 · ★ 7.7
- 19. Fidelity2026-04-27 · ★ 7.7
- 20. Roleplay2026-05-04 · ★ 7.5
- 21. Long Shot2026-05-11 · ★ 7.6
- 22. Defector2026-05-18
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Missy Peregrym
Maggie Bell
Zeeko Zaki
Omar Adom 'OA' Zidan
John Boyd
Stuart Scola
Jeremy Sisto
Jubal Valentine
Alana de la Garza
Isobel Castille
Juliana Aidén Martinez
Eva Ramos
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FBI is a flagship CBS procedural still in active production with Season 8 currently airing and a next episode confirmed for May 18, 2026. A January 2026 article from Just Jared specifically asks whether Season 9 is confirmed, suggesting the question was live and in the air at that point. Given CBS's track record with Dick Wolf franchises and the show's strong viewership, renewal is the most likely outcome.
Live signals
48.6K watching on Traktsteady
Interest falling
Verdict updated 1 month ago · based on 1 renewal-signal article and 6 other mentions
Updated 2026-05-18 · AI-generated analysis
1 renewal-signal · 6 other mentionsKey sources weighed
- 'FBI' Season 8 First Look Photos: CBS Reveals 2 New Images!
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2025-08-27renewal positive
- Why Was ‘FBI : Most Wanted’ Canceled? Find Out the Reason
NewsAPI:Hollywood Life · 2025-05-21cancellation
- Is 'FBI' Renewed for Season 9 at CBS? Everything We Know So Far
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2026-01-08renewal positive
FBI latest news
- 'FBI' on CBS Spoilers: Wedding Takes Place on February 23 Episode Titled 'Confetti'
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2026-01-28general
- 'FBI' Stars Jeremy Sisto & Zeeko Zaki Film New Scenes in Brooklyn
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2026-01-13general
- When Is CBS' 'FBI' Back with New Episodes? Update on Winter Hiatus
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2026-01-12general
- Is 'FBI' Renewed for Season 9 at CBS? Everything We Know So Far
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2026-01-08renewal positive
- 'FBI' Kills Off a Main Character in Season 8 Premiere — and No One Saw It Coming
NewsAPI:TODAY · 2025-10-14general
- 'FBI' Season 8 First Look Photos: CBS Reveals 2 New Images!
NewsAPI:Just Jared · 2025-08-27renewal positive
- Why Was ‘FBI : Most Wanted’ Canceled? Find Out the Reason
NewsAPI:Hollywood Life · 2025-05-21cancellation
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Frequently asked
- When does FBI Season 9 come out?
- FBI Season 9 doesn't have an official release date yet. Based on the roughly 12-month gap between previous seasons, expect it around October 2026.
- Is FBI renewed or cancelled?
- FBI is a flagship CBS procedural still in active production with Season 8 currently airing and a next episode confirmed for May 18, 2026. A January 2026 article from Just Jared specifically asks whether Season 9 is confirmed, suggesting the question was live and in the air at that point. Given CBS's track record with Dick Wolf franchises and the show's strong viewership, renewal is the most likely outcome.
- How many seasons of FBI are there?
- FBI has aired 8 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of FBI are there?
- There are 157 episodes of FBI across 8 seasons.
- Who created FBI?
- FBI was created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk.
- Where can I watch FBI?
- FBI is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
- What is FBI's IMDb rating?
- FBI holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 from 27,876 votes.