Everything You Need to Know About the Future of 'FBI'
FBI, from the minds of Craig Turk and famed Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, may have just ended its fifth season, but fans already want more of the fast-paced CBS procedural, which follows the inner workings of an office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation located in New York City.
Catch up on where the series left off and what you can expect from FBI Season 6, including who is in the cast, when it will premiere and more.
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How did Season 5 of FBI end?
The fifth season of FBI ended with an action-packed episode. After a prominent doctor was found murdered in a ritualistic style, the team was tasked with tracking down a serial killer with religious motivations. The killer was determined to have a God complex and was targeting those who control the fate of others in one way or another. Of course, the team was successful in finding their culprit!
In addition, Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd) was faced with a pressing life-or-death decision when it was discovered that his pregnant partner Agent Nina Chase (Shantel VanSanten) had a potentially fatal listeria infection that was threatening both her and their unborn child. Scola was told he needed to decide who to save if the decision came down to Nina or the baby. After pondering for as long as he could, Scola told the doctors that Nina was the priority. Thankfully, all ended well, and Scola introduced the FBI team to his son, Douglas.
Will there be a Season 6 of FBI?
FBI fans need not worry—the series was already renewed for Season 6 in May 2022, when it was renewed for a Season 5. That means the show will definitely be coming back with more stories from the New York FBI office!
How will the writers strike affect Season 6 of FBI?
It's impossible to say for sure how the WGA writers strike will affect the next season of FBI. Several series began production on their next seasons early in anticipation of the strike, but it's not known if FBI was one of them. Should the strike go on for much longer, it's possible that next season's premiere date will be impacted.
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Filming on the fifth season of the FBI spinoff series FBI: Most Wanted was disrupted, and picketers effectively halted production of the season finale. However, the finale did air as planned despite the delay.
What is the release date for Season 6 of FBI?
We don't know yet when the show will return. Season 5 debuted on Sept. 20, 2022, so it's likely that Season 6 is looking toward a comparable air date for its first episode. However, the current WGA writers strike may impact production for the show’s sixth season.
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Who is cast in Season 6 of FBI?
As of this writing, it appears that the current, main cast of FBI is all set to return for the next season. This is not always the case with this series, as the show has seen some cast changes over the years.
The cast members expected to return are:
Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell
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Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom "OA" Zidan
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John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola
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Katherine Renee Turner as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace
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Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille
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Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine
We're likely to see appearances from such recurring characters as Agent Nina Chase, played by Shantel VanSanten, too (especially since Nina just had a baby with Scola!).
Is there a trailer for Season 6 of FBI?
At the time of this writing, there is not a trailer for the sixth season of FBI. We'll drop it here once it becomes available.
How to watch Season 6 of FBI
FBI is likely to keep its air time from previous seasons, which is Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Episodes are available to watch the day after they air on Paramount+ as well as on the CBS app and website. Fans can catch up on the previous seasons (1-5) on Paramount+.