The 2025-2026 TV season is bringing significant shifts to CBS, especially for the FBI franchise. After the cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, the flagship show, FBI, remains as the sole survivor, and with it, comes a major scheduling change.
Starting this fall, FBI will move to Mondays, replacing its former spot on Tuesdays. This shift is part of a broader realignment for CBS’ primetime programming. The new Tom Ellis-led spin-off CIA will now pair with FBI on Monday nights, creating a block of crime dramas that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. While FBI’s Tuesday slot is now empty, the night will be overtaken by the world’s number one franchise, NCIS.
Introducing CIA: A New Addition to the FBI Universe
The highly anticipated CIA, starring Tom Ellis, promises to be a thrilling addition to the FBI universe. The show will follow the unlikely partnership between a fast-talking, rebellious CIA agent (played by Ellis) and a by-the-book FBI agent, who believes in the strict adherence to the law. The duo is assigned to investigate domestic threats out of the CIA’s New York Station. As they tackle cases, the two agents must learn to work together, with their contrasting personalities ultimately becoming their greatest asset.
CIA is set to bring a fresh dynamic to the FBI franchise and will expand on the universe already established by the flagship series. The show is executive produced by Dick Wolf, David Hudgins, Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski. The pilot will be directed by Eriq La Salle, who also serves as an executive producer. Fans can expect plenty of intrigue and fast-paced action as this odd couple of agents takes on some of the most dangerous criminals on U.S. soil.
What’s Coming Up for FBI Season 7?
While FBI fans are adjusting to the new scheduling, the current Season 7 is ramping up to an intense finale. The season will conclude on May 20, with an exciting finale that promises to raise the stakes for Jubal and his team. The next episode will feature a chilling case involving the murders of two IRS special agents, leading the team to revisit a familiar suspect, Duke Ducoyle.
The season finale will see Jubal narrowly escape an assault on a secret FBI office, only for the team to uncover that a rogue terrorist group has infiltrated the FBI. As the team grapples with betrayal and uncertainty, they must work in the shadows to identify the culprits threatening the integrity of the New York field office.
What Does This Mean for FBI Fans?
The changes to FBI’s timeslot and the cancellation of its spin-offs are certainly major developments for the franchise. However, CIA offers an exciting opportunity to expand on the universe with fresh stories and a new dynamic. Fans of FBI can look forward to an action-packed season finale and the new Monday night block that will deliver thrilling crime drama throughout the week. The FBI universe is evolving, and with it comes a new chapter that will keep fans invested in the team’s high-stakes missions.
