CBS has a reason for not airing new episodes of theFBIfranchise tonight. The three police procedurals air back-to-back on Tuesday nights, comprising the network’s entire primetime schedule for the evening. They are among CBS' highest-rated shows, averaging close to six million views each week, and each of the three series has strong storylines and acting. However, viewers will have to wait to find out what happens next in plots such as OA’s new partnership withGuy Lockard’s sketchy new character inFBI.
It is early in the season for a hiatus, as theFBIshows only began airing new episodes in mid-October. There have only been four episodes in the new season to date, which makes it doubly frustrating that there are no new episodes tonight. Additionally, these series have interesting storylines in progress, such as the search for someone to replace Tiffany inFBIseason 7or any fallout from Nina’s fight with her father inFBI: Most Wanted. These open questions will be answered when the FBI shows finally return.
Why There Are No New FBI Episodes Tonight (August 06, 2025)
It Is Election Day In The United States
Networks often plan their schedules with hiatuses in mind. Sometimes, a series takes a hiatus to rerun episodes that have already aired so that the shows can gain new viewers and the network can ensure it has enough episodes to last until May when TV seasons typically end. While that is not the reason theFBIshows are not airing this week, it is likely that these types of breaks will occur later in the season.
Why Katherine Renee Kane’s Tiffany Wallace Left FBI In Season 7
FBI season 7 premiere addressed why Tiffany Wallace was leaving the team and revealed what her plans for her future would be after she was done.
Instead, theFBIfranchise is taking a short hiatus because of a significant political event. It is Election Day in the United States, and this year is a Presidential election year. Networks typically pre-empt scripted programming for Presidential elections in favor of coverage of election results. Even though it has been widely reported that final results may not be available for several days,CBS is covering the election and will be reporting on tentative and projected results as they come in this eveninginstead of airing new episodes ofFBI.
One Chicago Wednesdayand theLaw & Orderfranchise on Thursday will both air new episodes,whileFBIwill be pre-empted tonight for election night coverage.
This is a one-day event, so other shows in theOne Chicagouniversewill air new episodes even if more final election results come in. Thus,One Chicago Wednesdayand theLaw & Orderfranchise on Thursday will both air new episodes,whileFBIwill be pre-empted tonight for election night coverage.
When Will New Episodes Of FBI, International, & Most Wanted Release?
This Will Be A Short Hiatus
While no new episodes of theFBIfranchise will air tonight, this will only be a one-week hiatus.NewFBI,FBI: International, andFBI: Most Wantedepisodes are scheduled forNovember 12, 2024, starting at 8 PM. This short delay means that the audience will not have to wait long to find out what happens next, so there should be no loss of interest or momentum from this hiatus, even though it is early in the season.
The availability of old FBI franchise episodes on streaming allows the audience to continue to enjoy the series even though they will have to wait a week for the next new episodes to air.
All episodes that have been broadcast thus far in the season are available to stream on Paramount+, so the public has seven days to catch up on any episodes that they missed or rewatch episodes in preparation for the new stories to come on November 12. The availability of old FBI franchise episodes on streaming allows the audience to continue to enjoy the series even though they will have to wait a week for the next new episodes to air.
What To Expect From The Upcoming FBI Episodes
Each Show In The Franchise Has Interesting Material Coming Up
There is plenty of action ahead of each of theFBIshows. The search for a new partner for Scola now that Tiffany has leftFBIwill continue. Lisette Olivera’s Syd will appear soon, though the latestFBIseason 7 castupdate reveals she will not be permanent either. It will be interesting to find out how she interacts with the team. Meanwhile,OA’s relationship with Clay will likely get him into more trouble despite Isobel knowing about it.
There are no real cliffhangers here, but the audience can expect more exciting cases and clashes with local police as the Fly Team continues to investigate crimes throughout the world.
FBI: International’s Wes Mitchell seems to be settling into his job. There are no real cliffhangers here, but the audience can expect more exciting cases and clashes with local police as the Fly Team continues to investigate crimes throughout the world. The next new episode will feature Tate’s first undercover assignment in Spain, where the team will be investigating a potentially dirty DEA agent.
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FBI: Most Wantedwill close out theFBIfranchise’s evening with one of its most anticipated returns, as Barnes (Roxy Sternberg) rejoins the team.Barnes will butt heads with Remy (Dylan McDermott) over a case she feels driven to investigatethat he doesn’t think is a proper case for the Fugitive Task Force, making for an exciting story that will influence what happens throughout the rest of the season.
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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.
FBI: International
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.
FBI: Most Wanted
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.
