When Does FBI Season 9 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity.”
FBI Season 9 premieres October 5, 2026.
IMDb
7.1/10
Seasons
9
Episodes
158
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 is confirmed to return. Season 9 has a scheduled premiere date of October 5, 2026 — definitive proof of renewal, since a network or streamer does not schedule and date a season it has not ordered.
What is FBI about?
Dick Wolf's FBI is exactly what it sounds like: a procedural set in the New York field office where a team of agents works high-stakes cases involving terrorism, kidnapping, and organized crime. It follows the reliable Wolf formula of ripped-from-the-headlines plots, ensemble casts where nobody's personal life is quite as interesting as the writers think it is, and a pace brisk enough that you rarely notice the seams.
The show is competent in ways that can feel almost anonymous. Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki are a watchable lead pair, and Zaki in particular brings more warmth than the material usually demands. Jeremy Sisto's Jubal Valentine, running things from the operations center, gives the show a lived-in middle-management energy that is oddly more interesting than the field work. But FBI doesn't strain for originality. Its tone is earnest and procedural, not morally complicated. The cases are resolved. The institution is trusted. For viewers who want crime television that doesn't demand emotional investment or keep them up at night, that's a feature, not a problem.
Audiences have responded accordingly. The ratings have been solid enough for CBS to run this into a ninth season and spin off two companion series, which says everything about its commercial success. Critical enthusiasm has been politely absent, with the show landing around a 7.1 on IMDb, the score of something people watch without complaint. It draws comparisons to NCIS and Blue Bloods, the kind of network crime shows that function as reliable furniture rather than appointment viewing.
What distinguishes FBI from its siblings in the Wolf universe is mostly branding. It has a sharper, more contemporary visual style than Law and Order, and the federal setting theoretically opens up bigger cases, though the show rarely uses that scope as aggressively as it could. After nine seasons it has found a groove, and the question is less whether it's good than whether you're the kind of viewer who finds that groove comfortable.
Created by Dick Wolf, Craig Turk
Themes
Is FBI renewed or cancelled?
Working toward renewal
Season 9 has a confirmed premiere date (October 5, 2026)
FBI Season 9 Release Date
Season 9 of FBI is scheduled to premiere on October 5, 2026.
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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FBI cast
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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 renewed — Season 9 has a confirmed premiere date of October 5, 2026.
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Interest falling
Verdict updated 2 weeks ago · based on 1 renewal-signal article and 6 other mentions
Updated 2026-07-27 · 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 premieres October 5, 2026.
- Is FBI renewed or cancelled?
- FBI is renewed — Season 9 has a confirmed premiere date of October 5, 2026.
- How many seasons of FBI are there?
- FBI has aired 9 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of FBI are there?
- There are 158 episodes of FBI across 9 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, Philo, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, 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.