CBS Restructures Its FBI Series Lineup

CBS is streamlining its roster of FBI agents, announcing the cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. Both series will conclude their runs in the spring, after six and four successful seasons, respectively. However, the flagship series remains secure at CBS, continuing its multi-season order through the 2026-27 season.

New Developments on the Horizon

In an exciting twist, CBS is developing another installment in the FBI franchise, tentatively titled FBI: CIA. This new show is set to be introduced as a back-door pilot in an upcoming episode of FBI later this season, potentially expanding the franchise’s reach.

Surprising Cancellations Amid Strong Ratings

The decision to cancel these two series comes as a surprise, especially since neither was included in CBS’s significant renewal announcements made in February. Both International and Most Wanted have consistently delivered solid ratings for CBS. While they may not attract as large an audience as the flagship series, they rank among the top 25 shows (excluding live sports) on network television this season, averaging approximately 7.5 million viewers after a week of cross-platform viewing, according to Nielsen.

Impact on Viewership and Network Strategy

Alongside the previously concluded Blue Bloods—which CBS announced well in advance—the two FBI spinoffs are poised to be among the most-watched shows that will not find a place on the network’s schedule.

Behind the Scenes of the FBI Franchise

The FBI franchise is a product of Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, in collaboration with Universal Television—Wolf’s long-time studio partner—and CBS Studios. The cast of FBI: Most Wanted includes notable actors such as Dylan McDermott, Shantel VanSanten, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes, and Edwin Hodge. Meanwhile, FBI: International features talents like Jesse Lee Soffer, Carter Redwood, Vinessa Vidotto, Eva-Jane Willis, and Christina Wolfe.

Executive Production Team

Both series are executive produced by Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski. Additional executive producers for Most Wanted include David Hudgins, Ken Girotti, Paul Cabbad, and Dylan McDermott, while Matt Olmstead, Michael Katleman, and Ernesto Alcalde oversee International.

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Persons

Dylan McDermott, Shantel VanSanten, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Edwin Hodge, Jesse Lee Soffer, Carter Redwood, Vinessa Vidotto, Eva-Jane Willis, Christina Wolfe, Dick Wolf, Peter Jankowski, David Hudgins, Ken Girotti, Paul Cabbad, Matt Olmstead, Michael Katleman, Ernesto Alcalde

Company Names

CBS, Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, CBS Studios

Titles

FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, FBI: CIA

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