When does the new CIA series premiere on CBS?

The CIA series is scheduled to premiere on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

How are the FBI and CIA TV shows connected?

The FBI and CIA shows are officially connected through a crossover event featuring FBI Agent Jubal Valentine in the CIA series premiere, confirming they operate in the same fictional New York City.

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FBI Character Jumps to New CIA Series Premiere

27 Jan

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Summary

FBI agent Jubal Valentine appears in the new CIA series premiere.
This crossover officially links the FBI and CIA shows.
CIA premieres February 23, 2026, on CBS at 10 p.m. ET.

FBI Character Jumps to New CIA Series Premiere

The Dick Wolf television universe is set to expand further in 2026 with the introduction of a new CIA series. This new show will join FBI on Monday nights. While initial plans suggested the series would be a backdoor pilot for FBI, those plans were scrapped.

However, CBS has confirmed an exciting crossover event. Jeremy Sisto will guest star as FBI Agent Jubal Valentine in the series premiere of CIA. This appearance will officially connect the two shows, confirming they operate within the same fictional version of New York City.

The CIA series is set to premiere on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. It replaces Watson in the Monday night lineup. This crossover builds on a larger trend of interconnectedness within the Wolf Entertainment banner, linking Law & Order, One Chicago, and FBI.