FBI is a popular police procedural drama series created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk. The show follows the cases of the New York branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, led by Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille (Alana De La Garza) and her team of agents, analysts, and tech experts. FBI is part of a larger franchise that includes two spin-offs: FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted.
FBI has been renewed for a sixth season, along with its spin-offs, by CBS in May 2022. However, due to the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, the production and premiere of the new season have been delayed. Here is everything you need to know about FBI: Season 6, including its release date, cast, storylines, and more.
Release Date
FBI: Season 6 is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8/7c on CBS, followed by FBI: International Season 3 and FBI: Most Wanted Season 5. The show was originally planned to air in the fall of 2023, but was pushed back to the midseason due to the labor disputes affecting the entertainment industry. The strikes have also affected the number of episodes that will be produced for the sixth season, which is yet to be confirmed.
Cast
The main cast of FBI is expected to return for the sixth season, with no major departures announced so far. The cast includes:
- Missy Peregrym as Maggie Bell, a senior special agent and profiler who is partnered with OA.
- Zeeko Zaki as Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a former Army Ranger and DEA agent who is Maggie’s partner.
- Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine, the assistant special agent in charge and the head of the Joint Operations Center (JOC).
- Alana De La Garza as Isobel Castille, the special agent in charge and the leader of the New York office.
- John Boyd as Stuart Scola, a special agent and bomb technician who is in a relationship with Nina.
- Taylor Anthony Miller as Kelly Moran, a special agent and a former hacker who works in the JOC.
- Vedette Lim as Elise Taylor, a special agent and a former journalist who works in the JOC.
- Katherine Renee Turner as Tiffany Wallace, a special agent and a former NYPD detective who joined the team in Season 4.
- James Chen as Ian Lim, a special agent and a former FBI Academy instructor who joined the team in Season 5.
- Roshawn Franklin as Trevor Hobbs, a special agent and a former Marine who works in the JOC.
Shantel VanSanten, who plays Nina Braddock, a former special agent and Scola’s girlfriend, is likely to have a reduced role in the sixth season, as she is on maternity leave after giving birth to their son in the Season 5 finale.
Storylines
FBI: Season 6 will continue to follow the cases of the New York office, as they deal with various threats and crimes, such as terrorism, cyberattacks, serial killers, kidnappings, and more. The show is known for basing some of its episodes on real-life events and headlines, which could inspire some of the storylines for the new season.
The sixth season will also explore the personal lives and relationships of the characters, which are often affected by their demanding and dangerous jobs. Some of the potential arcs for the sixth season are:
- Maggie and OA’s partnership and friendship, which has been tested by Maggie’s absence, OA’s leadership, and their differing views on some cases.
- Scola and Nina’s parenthood and how they balance their family and work responsibilities.
- Jubal’s recovery from his alcohol relapse and his bond with his son Tyler, who has a rare medical condition.
- Isobel’s leadership and decision-making, which have caused some conflicts with her team and her superiors.
- Tiffany and Ian’s budding romance, which started in the Season 5 finale.
- Kelly and Elise’s friendship and collaboration, which have grown over the seasons.
- Trevor’s integration into the team and his background and skills.
Conclusion
FBI: Season 6 is one of the most anticipated shows of 2024, as it promises to deliver more thrilling and compelling stories and characters. The show has a loyal fan base and a strong ratings performance, making it one of CBS’s flagship dramas. FBI: Season 6 will also crossover with its spin-offs, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted, creating a unified and expansive FBI universe. FBI: Season 6 will premiere on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8/7c on CBS. You can catch up on the previous seasons of FBI on Paramount+.