There is a reason that CBS is not airing new episodes of the FBI shows on November 26, 2024. The hiatus comes immediately after the flagship series raised the question of whether Jubal could be leaving FBI. Jubal closed a case involving the murder of a student during a college protest, but while investigating this incident, he abused his power to convince the NYPD to release his son, Tyler, who had been arrested along with other protesters, and Isobel suspended him when she found out about it.
The other two series in the franchise didn’t have nearly as dramatic cliffhangers. However, after an intense case involving violent thieves turned killers in FBI: Most Wanted, Ray faced tension at home when his wife let Caleb go to a club with his father despite neither of the adults trusting him. Meanwhile, FBI: International season 4 also moved forward with a personal story, as Vo teased Wes about the two of them being matched on a dating site while they pursued Ukrainian criminals in Poland who were luring wealthy American retirees into a trap so they could kidnap them for ransom.
Why There Is No New FBI Episodes Tonight (November 26, 2024)
CBS Is Airing Reruns From Previous Seasons Of Each Show
CBS has not given a specific reason for the hiatus, but the most likely cause is that November 26 is two days before Thanksgiving. The network is airing reruns from previous seasons of each of the FBI shows rather than broadcasting Thanksgiving-themed specials. However, CBS might have decided to do so because television ratings are typically low right before the holiday due to people being too busy traveling, shopping, or otherwise preparing for celebrations. Thus, it makes sense to air reruns and save the next new episode for after the holidays.
CBS may also need to schedule this hiatus to ensure there are enough episodes of the
FBI
shows to last through the end of the season.
Interestingly, the FBI franchise reruns CBS is airing are not from the current season. FBI season 6, episode 10 will air, followed by FBI: International season 3, episode 10, and FBI: Most Wanted season 5, episode 3. It is not clear why these episodes have been chosen, but one possible reason is that these stories will refresh the audience’s mind about events connected to upcoming episodes of the FBI shows. However, it’s equally likely that CBS chose some of its most popular episodes to rerun in the hopes of snagging new viewers during the hiatus.
When Will New Episodes Of FBI, International, & Most Wanted Release?
This Hiatus Is Brief, Lasting Only A Week
While many shows are on fall hiatus and not returning until next year, the FBI shows are taking a much briefer break. New episodes are scheduled to air on December 3, 2024, which means a delay of only a week before the projects return. This is far better for continuity than the long breaks that network TV endeavors like the One Chicago franchise are taking at the moment. These shows are off for almost two months, while currently, the FBI franchise is only taking a one-week break between episodes.
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This does not mean that the FBI installments won’t take a longer hiatus later in the season, however. CBS has not announced the dates for its winter finales, though they will likely occur sometime in December. However, they have announced that the second half of the FBI franchise’s season will begin airing on January 28, 2025. Thus, these series will likely have a break of a month or more that begins closer to Christmas and New Year.
What To Expect From The FBI Shows When They Return
Each Series Will Offer New Exciting Cases Alongside Personal Storylines
After the one-week hiatus, the FBI franchise will offer new, action-packed episodes that pick up from where they left off. FBI’s next case will likely have a subplot related to the team having to function temporarily without Jubal due to his suspension. This is likely related to the FBI season 7 cast update over the summer that suggested characters would be rotated throughout the episodes rather than everyone appearing in one episode, but it will make for compelling drama.
The Next Episode of Each FBI Show And When It Airs | ||
|---|---|---|
Show | Episode Title | Date |
FBI | “Perfect” | December 3, 2024 |
FBI: International | “They Paid More” | December 3, 2024 |
FBI: Most Wanted | “Pageantry” | December 3, 2024 |
The logline for the next new episode of FBI has already been released, and it promises that Maggie will have to juggle her duties as Ella’s guardian with job duties while chasing a serial killer who preys on women. This is an exciting plot for her, especially considering Jubal’s absence, and she will likely have longer work days and more responsibilities — as a senior agent, she may need to step into a leadership role temporarily, which will make it more difficult for her to find an appropriate work-life balance.
According to the logline, the Fly Team will head to Morocco to try to find a busload of kidnapped Americans who were volunteering to help those in need in the country.
FBI: International will likely build up the relationship between Vo and Mitchell more, although their official brief doesn’t mention anything about that. The series will also offer another exciting case. According to the logline, the Fly Team will head to Morocco to try to find a busload of kidnapped Americans who were volunteering to help those in need in the country. They will likely have to get around new challenges from local police while taking down the violent kidnappers, and it will be interesting to see how this affects Vo and Mitchell’s next step toward a relationship.
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The final installment of the FBI franchise, FBI: Most Wanted, will again feature relationship problems between Hana and Ethan, as she suspects he’s hiding something. This subplot will likely affect Hana’s work while the team visits Philadelphia in search of the brazen killer who murders an international beauty pageant star on live television. The episode will also build up the mystery around Ethan and whether he could be a new villain, a compelling plot that will keep the audience’s attention.
FBI is a procedural drama that explores the workings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New York office as dedicated agents tackle high-stakes cases involving terrorism, organized crime, and various formidable threats.
- Cast
- Missy Peregrym , Zeeko Zaki , Jeremy Sisto , Alana de la Garza , John Boyd , Katherine Renee Kane , Taylor Anthony Miller , Vedette Lim , James Chen , Ebonée Noel , Roshawn Franklin , Neal Lerner , Sela Ward , Shantel VanSanten , Thomas Philip O’Neill , Carmen Lamar , Derek Hedlund , Catherine Haena Kim , Mara Davi , Kathleen Munroe , Anthoula Katsimatides , Caleb Reese Paul , Yasmine Aker , Josh Segarra , Sagar Kiran , Rodney Richardson , Mark McKinnon , Talia Thiesfield
- Character(s)
- Maggie Bell , Omar Adom OA Zidan , Jubal Valentine , Isobel Castille , Stuart Scola , Tiffany Wallace , Kelly Moran , Elise Taylor , Ian Lim , Kristen Chazal , Trevor Hobbs , Etienne Jones , Dana Mosier , Nina Chase , Neil Mosbach , Carla Flores , JT , Emily Ryder , Samantha Kelton , Rina Trenholm , Sarah , Tyler Valentine , Mona Nazari , Nestor Vertiz , Roman Isco , Ray Stapleton , SWAT Team Leader , NYPD Rep Maya
- Release Date
- September 25, 2018
- Seasons
- 7
FBI: Most Wanted follows a specialized team tasked with apprehending high-profile criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Led by experienced agents, this mobile undercover unit operates tirelessly in the field, pursuing individuals who are determined to evade justice and ensuring public safety.
- Cast
- Roxy Sternberg , Keisha Castle-Hughes , Alexa Davalos , Julian McMahon , Dylan McDermott , Edwin Hodge , YaYa Gosselin , Kellan Lutz , Miguel Gomez , Nathaniel Arcand , Shantel VanSanten , Jennifer Landon , Alana de la Garza , Fedna Jacquet , Terry O’Quinn , Lorne Cardinal , Irene Bedard , Rebecca Brooksher , Caroline Harris , Taylor Cooper , Tonye Patano , Oriana Bustamante , Rachel York , James Carpinello , Wendy Moniz
- Character(s)
- Sheryll Barnes , Hana Gibson , Kristin Gaines , SSA Jess LaCroix , SSA Remy Scott , Ray Cannon , Natalia Tali LaCroix , Kenny Crosby , Ivan Ortiz , Clinton Skye , Nina Chase , Sarah Allen , Isobel Castille , Charlotte Gaines , Byron LaCroix , Nelson Skye , Marilou Skye , Claire Scott , Cora Love , Zadie , Susan Mama B Barnes , Ingrid Vargas , Marie Smith , Hugh Holt , Judge April Brooks
- Release Date
- January 7, 2020
- Seasons
- 6
FBI: International follows the elite agents of the FBI’s International Fly Team as they travel globally to protect Americans. The series focuses on their complex missions, navigating international law, and challenges posed by various jurisdictions, demonstrating the high-stakes nature of their work.
- Cast
- Carter Redwood , Vinessa Vidotto , Luke Kleintank , Heida Reed , Eva Jane Willis , Christiane Paul , Christina Wolfe , Sarah Junillon , Stefan Trout , Eric James Gravolin , Jeremy Sisto , Greg Hovanessian , Michael Torpey , Moe Irvin , Jesse Lee Soffer , Asher Miles Fallica , Stephanie Hoston , Jon Tarcy , Elizabeth Mitchell , Alana de la Garza , Adam Fidusiewicz , Miklós Bányai , Kelley Missal , Julian McMahon , Natalie Shinnick , Aaron Serotsky , Alon Aboutboul , Alexander Sokovikov , Christina Rouner , Jay Paulson , Barbara Eve Harris , Laila Drew , Connor Price
- Character(s)
- Andre Raines , Cameron Vo , Scott Forrester , Jamie Kellett , Megan Smitty Garretson , Katrin Jaeger , Amanda Tate , Claire Armbruster , Ernesto Saunders , Kyle Cartwright , Jubal Valentine , Damian Powell , Ken Dandridge , General Finley , Wesley Mitchell , Zsólt Tamási , Maya Langhorne , Lukacs Sipos , Angela Cassidy , Isobel Castille , Vladislav Pavlovic , Lt. Benedek Erdos , Zoey McKenna , Jess LaCroix , Grace , Michael Rafferty , Pavel Novikoff , Piotr Efremov , Julianne Kellett , Special Agent Harold Porter , Attorney General Rebecca Blair , Jordan Raines , Ethan Castellaw
- Release Date
- September 21, 2021
- Seasons
- 4