CBS has a reason for not airing new episodes of the FBI franchise 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 with Guy Lockard's sketchy new character in FBI.
It is early in the season for a hiatus, as the FBI shows 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 in FBI season 7 or any fallout from Nina's fight with her father in FBI: Most Wanted. These open questions will be answered when the FBI shows finally return.
Why There Are No New FBI Episodes Tonight (November 5, 2024)
It Is Election Day In The United States
What Episodes Will Air Next In The FBI Franchise? | ||
|---|---|---|
Show | Episode Name | Time |
FBI | "Doubted" | November 12, 2024 @ 8 PM ET |
FBI: International | "The Unwinnable War" | November 12, 2024 @ 9 PM ET |
FBI: Most Wanted | "Pig Butchering" | November 12, 2024 @ 10 PM ET |
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 the FBI shows are not airing this week, it is likely that these types of breaks will occur later in the season.
Instead, the FBI franchise 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 evening instead of airing new episodes of FBI.
This is a one-day event, so other shows in the One Chicago universe will air new episodes even if more final election results come in. Thus, One Chicago Wednesday and the Law & Order franchise on Thursday will both air new episodes, while FBI will 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 the FBI franchise will air tonight, this will only be a one-week hiatus. New FBI, FBI: International, and FBI: Most Wanted episodes are scheduled for November 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.
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 the FBI shows. The search for a new partner for Scola now that Tiffany has left FBI will continue. Lisette Olivera's Syd will appear soon, though the latest FBI season 7 cast update 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.
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.
FBI: Most Wanted will close out the FBI franchise'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 investigate that 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.
