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FBI (TV series)

FBI is an American police procedural drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

FBI is an American police procedural drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk. It premiered on CBS on September 25, 2018, and follows the cases and agents of the FBI New York City Field Office in New York City. The series has been renewed through a ninth season, with Season 9 scheduled to premiere on October 5, 2026.

Premise

The series follows the agents and investigations of the FBI’s New York City Field Office. Its cases typically involve major crimes such as terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.

Production

FBI was created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk and produced for CBS. It is part of the broader FBI franchise associated with Wolf Entertainment.

Broadcast history

The series debuted in September 2018 and continued through at least its eighth season by 2026. CBS announced a renewal through Season 9, which is scheduled to begin in October 2026. As of May 18, 2026, 157 episodes had aired. The seventh and eighth seasons premiered in October 2024 and October 2025, respectively.

Reception and franchise

FBI has remained a continuing CBS procedural and is one of the main series in the FBI franchise. The franchise expanded into additional related television series.

Key facts

  • The series centres on the work of FBI agents in the New York City Field Office.
  • It was created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk and airs on CBS.
  • The show premiered on September 25, 2018 and has been renewed through a ninth season.
  • As of May 18, 2026, 157 episodes had aired.
  • The seventh and eighth seasons premiered in October 2024 and October 2025, respectively.
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Canadian context

The series airs in Canada through mainstream television and streaming distribution tied to CBS/Paramount-branded services, making it familiar to Canadian viewers who follow American procedural dramas.

Frequently asked questions

What is FBI about?
It follows FBI agents working out of the New York City Field Office as they investigate major crimes and threats.
Who created FBI?
The series was created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk.
When did FBI premiere?
It premiered on CBS on September 25, 2018.
What network airs FBI?
CBS airs the series in the United States.
How many episodes have aired?
As of May 18, 2026, 157 episodes had aired.
Is FBI still in production?
Yes. The series was renewed through a ninth season, which is scheduled to premiere on October 5, 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premiere date, creators, setting, season renewals, and episode count
  2. CBS — https://www.cbs.com/shows/fbi/
    Supports: Series premise and network
  3. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/fbi/
    Supports: Series premise and franchise branding
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/fbi/1030712806/
    Supports: Series description, seasons, and network
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FBI_episodes
    Supports: Episode count and season premiere history