FBI Season 9 is underway on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. That’s right: The streets of New York are heating up once more!
Season 9 brings significant changes for the elite team following the events of the Season 8 finale, particularly for Omar Adom “OA” Zadan (played by Zeeko Zaki). The show airs in the primetime slot before creator Dick Wolf’s fellow series, CIA.
This is your complete guide to the new season of FBI, including cast updates, CIA crossovers, trailer information, and how to watch on Paramount+. Read on for the complete lowdown.
SPOILER ALERT: Plot points from FBI Season 8 are mentioned below. Like any first-class agent, you’ll want to calculate the risk involved before proceeding. Read ahead – or stream any episode you’ve missed on Paramount+.
Key facts
- Premiered: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Release cadence: New episodes Mondays at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan); next-day streaming on demand on Paramount+ (all plans)
- Genre: Crime drama/procedural
- Stars: Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto
- Created by: Dick Wolf and Craig Turk
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What is Season 9 about?
In FBI Season 9, the show’s premise remains the same: the New York field office investigates major threats including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence. Season 8, however, ended with a major shake-up involving Special Agent OA Zidan (Zeeko Zaki).
WARNING: Spoilers ahead! In the FBI Season 8 finale, “Defector,” OA is apparently fired by Assistant Director in Charge Lawrence Green (Curtis Cook) for protesting the cover-up of a virus outbreak, which ultimately positions him to go undercover against Anna Vorpe (Claire Coffee) and her strike team. Showrunner Mike Weiss indicated that OA will operate in a different capacity in Season 9 rather than simply returning to business as usual. Season 9 opened with the team’s normal dynamics disrupted, particularly Maggie and OA’s partnership. Zeeko Zaki remains part of the series.
What happens in the Season 9 premiere?
The premiere of FBI Season 9 is titled “Rendition.” It sees the team investigate the death of a young traveler who witnessed the execution of someone connected to a top-secret government-sponsored project. The premiere also finds Maggie working with a new partner, while OA adjusts to his new role. CIA’s Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard (Necar Zadegan) assists the team.
WATCH NOW: FBI Season 9, Episode 1, “Rendition“
Who is returning for Season 9?
The FBI Season 9 cast features these returning series stars:
Missy Peregrym as Maggie Bell
Special Agent Maggie Bell, played by Missy Peregrym, is one of the team’s central special agents and OA Zadan’s longtime partner. Season 9 immediately gives Maggie a new dynamic to navigate because OA’s circumstances have temporarily changed. The season premiere saw her trying to establish a working relationship with new partner Isaiah Green (Roland Buck III).
Zeeko Zaki as Omar Adom “OA” Zidan
Special Agent OA Zidan, played by Zeeko Zaki, is Maggie Bell’s longtime partner and a core member of the team.
In the FBI Season 8 finale, OA appeared to be fired, which allowed him to take an undercover position on Anna Vorpe’s team. Zeeko Zaki remains part of the series in Season 9, as OA’s new assignment is primed to be one of the season’s biggest early storylines.
Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine
Jubal Valentine, played by Jeremy Sisto, is the Assistant Special Agent in Charge and one of the team’s central operational leaders. He coordinates investigations from the team’s headquarters at 26 Fed.
Alana De La Garza as Isobel Castille
Isobel Castille, played by Alana De La Garza, is the Special Agent in Charge and the team’s supervisor, overseeing the New York office.
John Boyd as Stuart Scola
Stuart Scola, played by John Boyd, is one of the team’s veteran special agents. Scola appeared in the CIA Season 2 premiere on Monday, Oct. 5, where viewers learned he and FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) are old friends.
Juliana Aidén Martinez as Eva Ramos
Eva Ramos, played by Juliana Aidén Martinez, is a Special Agent who joined the team in Season 8. She is a former prosecutor with experience in violent crime and narcotics cases.
How does CIA connect to FBI Season 9?
FBI and CIA launched their seasons with a crossover on Monday, Oct. 5, although they remained separate episodes rather than one two-hour storyline. CIA Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard (Necar Zadegan) appeared in the FBI Season 9 premiere and helped with an investigation involving international intelligence elements.
Showrunner Mike Weiss hinted that Nikki will return to FBI more than once this season when cases require CIA expertise. Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Stuart Scola crossed over into the CIA Season 2 premiere, “The Deep,” helping Bill Goodman and the team with an operation.
Are there Season 9 first-look photos?
Yes. Get a good look at the official FBI Season 9 first-look imagery below.
Watch FBI on Paramount+
Every episode of FBI Seasons 1-8 are currently available to stream on Paramount+. New episodes of FBI Season 9 stream weekly on Paramount+.
FAQ
Is Zeeko Zaki leaving FBI?
No, Zeeko Zaki remains with FBI. Season 8’s ending changed his character OA’s role at the beginning of Season 9.
Who is Maggie’s new partner in Season 9?
Isaiah Green, played by Roland Buck III, is Maggie’s new partner in FBI Season 9. He partnered with Maggie in the premiere while OA adjusted to his new role following the events of the Season 8 finale.
Will FBI and CIA have crossovers?
Yes. There will be FBI and CIA crossovers this season. In episodes originally aired Oct. 5, 2026, for instance, CIA‘s Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard (Necar Zadegan) appeared on FBI, while FBI‘s Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd) appeared on CIA.
