Premiere Date and Time Slot Change
FBI Season 8 is set to premiere on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. This marks a significant shift from its traditional Tuesday night slot, as CBS adjusts its primetime lineup to accommodate new programming. The series will now air following The Neighborhood Season 8 and preceding the new spinoff CIA, starring Tom Ellis. Viewers can also stream the show live or on-demand via platforms like Paramount+, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Cast Changes and New Additions
Season 8 introduces notable cast changes. Katherine Renee Kane, who portrayed Agent Tiffany Wallace, will not return as a series regular. To fill the void, Juliana Aidén Martinez joins the cast as a series regular. Martinez, known for her role as Detective Kate Silva on Law & Order: SVU, transitions into the FBI universe, bringing fresh energy to the team.
- Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell
- Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan
- Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine
- Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille
- John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola.
The addition of Martinez and the return of key characters set the stage for an engaging eighth season filled with high-stakes investigations and evolving team dynamics.
Speculations and Expectations
While specific details about Martinez’s character are yet to be revealed, her casting raises questions about potential partnerships within the team, especially concerning Stuart Scola, who has experienced multiple partner changes in recent seasons. Fans eagerly anticipate how her character will integrate into the existing team and contribute to the series’ ongoing narrative.
As the premiere date approaches, viewers can look forward to a fresh chapter in the FBI series, with new challenges, alliances, and mysteries awaiting the elite team in the New York field office.
