FBI franchise secures long-term future at CBS. This is what happened

CBS has announced a significant renewal for its FBI franchise, ensuring its presence on the network for the foreseeable future. The flagship series, FBI, has been granted a rare three-season renewal, guaranteeing its run until at least its ninth season in 2026-27. Additionally, spinoffs FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International have each received single-season pickups for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Renewal

Produced by Dick Wolf's Wolf Entertainment in association with Universal Television and CBS Studios, the FBI franchise has become a cornerstone of CBS's primetime lineup. FBI: Most Wanted will enter its sixth season, while FBI: International will embark on its fourth season.

Ratings Success

FBI has consistently been one of CBS's top-performing shows, ranking as the third most-watched program on the network and across all of broadcast television, excluding live sports, this season. FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International have also shown strong performance, with all three series experiencing growth in multiplatform viewership compared to the previous season.

Production Team

Dick Wolf, along with Peter Jankowski and Arthur W. Forney from Wolf Entertainment, serve as executive producers for all three FBI series. Each show also boasts a team of talented individuals both in front of and behind the camera.

Future Prospects

With the FBI franchise's renewal, Wolf Entertainment continues to dominate the scripted broadcast landscape, with eight of its nine series set to return for the 2024-25 season. NBC has already renewed its three Chicago dramas, along with Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, while a decision regarding Law & Order: Organized Crime is still pending.

FAQs:

How many seasons will FBI be renewed for?
FBI is renewed for three more seasons, taking it through its ninth season in 2026-27.

Which other shows in the FBI franchise received renewals?
FBI: Most Wanted received a single-season renewal for its sixth season, while FBI: International received a renewal for its fourth season.