The procedural drama FBI, created by Dick Wolf, will return for a ninth season in 2026. The series follows agents in the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as they tackle major cases. Season 9 episode 1 is scheduled for March 7, 2026.
FBI is a fast-paced drama produced by the team behind the Law and Order franchise. It centers on the inner workings of the New York FBI office, where an elite unit applies talents, intellect, and technical expertise to major cases involving terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence to protect New York and the country.
Key characters include Special Agent Maggie Bell, from a multigenerational law-enforcement family, who commits deeply to her colleagues and those she protects. Her partner, Special Agent Omar Adom "OA" Zidan, is a West Point graduate from Bushwick who served two years undercover for the DEA before joining the FBI. Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille oversees the team under intense pressure with strong command authority. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine acts as the office's nerve center, skilled at motivating superiors and subordinates. Kristen Chazal, a brilliant analyst recruited from university, excels at assembling the big picture quickly.
The series, rated TV-14 and spanning action, adventure, suspense, and drama genres, has aired since 2018 and holds a Metascore of 57. It has received awards including the 2019 TV Award for Best Overall Dubbing of a TV Series and BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards in 2020 and 2021 for network television. In 2024, it earned an Astra TV Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series.
Recent seasons have featured notable developments. Season 7 included the exit of one main cast member. Season 8 addresses a cliffhanger concerning Isobel's survival from the prior season.