The ninth season of the TV show FBI premiered on CBS on Monday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET. This season features crossover episodes with CIA, airing immediately after at 9:00 p.m., and introduces a new character, FBI Special Agent Isaiah Green, played by Roland Buck III. Viewers can watch the show live on CBS or through various streaming services like DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Paramount+.
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The new season of FBI starts on Monday, October 5, with the premiere episode airing at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS. This season marks a shift to an earlier time slot and includes crossover appearances from the show CIA, which airs immediately after at 9:00 p.m. ET. The first episode of FBI is titled "Rendition" and revolves around the investigation into the death of a young traveler found in a state park, who was witness to the execution of someone involved in a top-secret government project. Roland Buck III joins the cast as FBI Special Agent Isaiah Green, while existing character OA, played by Zeeko Zaki, will also return for this season.
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Happy CBS Premiere Week to all who celebrate
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On Sunday, October 4, Marshals and Tracker returned, while tonight fans will tune in to watch the season premieres of FBI, CIA, and Harlan Coben’s Final Twist.
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The new season of FBI moves to the 8:00 p.m. time slot and features crossover appearances with CIA, which airs at 9:00 p.m. ET.
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CIA Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard (Necar Zadegan) will drop by the season premiere of FBI, with FBI Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd) returning the favor during the CIA Season 2 premiere.
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One Chicago alum Roland Buck III has joined the series as FBI Special Agent Isaiah Green, and fans wondering if Zeeko Zaki’s OA is leaving the show can rest easy.
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When does the new season of FBI start?
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How can you watch FBI on CBS and Paramount+?
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Here’s everything you need to know.
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When Does The New Season of FBI Start?
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The Season 9 premiere of FBI debuts Monday, October 5 on CBS.
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Is FBI New Tonight?
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The ninth season of FBI premieres Monday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
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The season premieres of CIA and Harlan Coben’s Final Twist will air at 9:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET, respectively.
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FBI Season 9, Episode 1 Synopsis (“Rendition”):
Episode Synopsis: “After a young traveler is found shot dead in a state park, the team discovers she was witness to an execution of a person involved in a top-secret government-sponsored project.
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Meanwhile, Maggie struggles to bond with her new partner, Isaiah Green (played by Roland Buck III), and OA adjusts to a new role.
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You can watch FBI live on CBS or the CBS app/website (with a valid cable login).
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The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service.
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Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
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DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget.
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Packs start at $19.99/month.
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You can also watch CBS live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV.
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YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
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You can watch new episodes of FBI live and on demand on Paramount+ Premium.
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Paramount+ offers two subscription plans, Essential and Premium.
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Right now, you can get started with a seven-day free trial on the Premium plan.
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The ad-supported Essential plan typically costs $8.99/month, while the ad-free Premium plan (which comes with Showtime titles and live CBS) costs $13.99/month.
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You can also add Paramount+ to your YouTube account for an additional fee (and YouTube offers a free trial).
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You can also add Paramount+ to your Hulu or Amazon accounts for $13.99/month.
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Both streamers offer free trials for new subscribers.
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The Season 9 premiere of FBI debuts Monday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
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