FBI isn’t going anywhere at CBS, as it’s picked up a major renewal at the network. Both of the hit show’s spinoffs, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted, have also been renewed.
Per TVLine, FBI has been renewed for three more seasons at CBS, guaranteeing the show’s spot on the network through 2027. FBI: International has also been renewed for Season 4 while FBI: Most Wanted has been renewed for Season 6. The main series remains the most popular, reportedly earning around 9.1 million viewers on average per episode, while Most Wanted and International respectively follow at 7.4 million and 7.2 million.
Confirming the renewals, a statement from CBS Entertainment chief Amy Reisenbach said, “The All-FBI Tuesday is a powerful force to be reckoned with on our primetime schedule. Dick Wolf and the talent in front of and behind the camera on all three series continue to deliver top-notch storytelling, riveting action and intrigue that has captivated a dedicated fanbase steadily across multiple seasons. We are excited to see what next season holds for all these heroic characters.”
Producer Dick Wolf added, “Obviously, I’m thrilled by the pickups. We are all extremely grateful to [CBS CEO] George [Cheeks] and Amy [Reisenbach] and their entire team.”
The FBI shows are the latest to be renewed by CBS. The news follows the previous renewals for Ghosts, Fire Country, NCIS: Sydney, and Tracker. NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i are both still on the bubble, as are The Equalizer, So Help Me Todd, Elsbeth, CSI: Vegas, and The Neighborhood. Meanwhile, other network shows like Young Sheldon, Bob Hearts Abishola, and S.W.A.T. are ending with the current television season.
The FBI Franchise Is Going Strong
FBI premiered on CBS in 2018. The series follows the New York City field office criminal division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It consists of an ensemble cast featuring Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Sela Ward, Alana de la Garza, John Boyd, and Katherine Renee Kane.
The first of the spinoffs, FBI: Most Wanted, debuted in 2020. The series focuses on the FBI’s New York Fugitive Task Force as they pursue the criminals on the Most Wanted list. Its cast includes Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Dylan McDermott, and Edwin Hodge.
FBI: International premiered on CBS in 2021. This series follows the FBI’s “Fly Team,” consisting of Special Agents headquartered in Budapest investigating international threats. The series stars Luke Kleintank, Carter Redwood, Vinessa Vidotto, Eva-Jane Willis, and Christina Wolfe, while also featuring the lovable Green as Tank.
FBI, FBI: International, and FBI: Most Wanted are streaming on Paramount+.
Source: TVLine
