Dick Wolf’s expanded broadcast universe is taking over Monday nights. Leading off with FBI before handing the baton to its hit spinoff CIA (starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss), CBS is delivering a powerhouse double-header.
Whether you are watching live in North America or looking to stream previous seasons in the UK, here is the complete release schedule and platform guide for both shows.
US Release Date and Air Times
The CBS Monday night lineup premieres live in the United States on Monday, October 5, 2026:
8:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM CST: FBI (Season 9 Premiere)
9:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM CST: CIA (Season 2 Premiere)
10:00 PM EST / 9:00 PM CST: Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
Both shows drop for next-day on-demand streaming in the US on Paramount+ on Tuesday morning at 3:00 AM EST.
Where to Stream ‘CIA’ and ‘FBI’ in the United States
US cord-cutters and broadcast viewers have several direct options to watch the premieres live or on-demand:
Live TV: Tune in directly on the CBS Network or stream live via Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, FuboTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV.
On-Demand: Catch new episodes starting Tuesday morning on Paramount+.
Where to Watch ‘CIA’ and ‘FBI’ in the United Kingdom
UK broadcast windows operate on a delayed release schedule compared to US network premieres:
Where to Watch CIA in the UK: Season 1 of CIA is available to stream on-demand via Sky Witness and NOW. Season 2 does not have a formal UK release date yet, but is expected to premiere on Sky Witness in early 2027 following its US broadcast run.
Where to Watch FBI in the UK: Seasons 1 through 7 of FBI are available on-demand via Sky Witness and NOW. Season 9 will follow on Sky in early 2027.
What to Expect in Tonight’s Season Premieres
FBI (Season 9, Episode 1): The New York FBI field office returns to tackle high-level counterterrorism operations and national security threats.
CIA (Season 2, Episode 1 – “The Deep”): Unlikely intelligence partners Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) tackle clandestine international operations, picking up right after the explosive events of their Season 1 finale.
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