Why does Dick Wolf's FBI franchise air on CBS and not NBC?

The FBI franchise airs on CBS because NBC did not have available prime time slots for another procedural crime drama.

What was the reason for the FBI franchise's placement on CBS?

The primary reason was NBC's lack of 'beachfront real estate' in its schedule for another procedural crime drama.

How is the FBI franchise a profitable venture?

It is a profitable venture through a co-production agreement between the studios involved.

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Dick Wolf's FBI Shows Thrive on CBS, Not NBC

28 Jan

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Summary

Dick Wolf's FBI franchise airs on CBS due to NBC's schedule limitations.
NBC lacked available prime time slots for another procedural drama.
The arrangement is a unique co-production between studios.

Dick Wolf's FBI Shows Thrive on CBS, Not NBC

Dick Wolf, renowned for his "Law and Order" franchise on NBC, has also established a significant presence on CBS with the "FBI" series.

This unique broadcast situation is primarily due to NBC's limited prime time schedule. As creator Dick Wolf explained, NBC lacked available slots for another procedural crime drama.

Wolf noted that NBC's then-president, Bob Greenblatt, agreed with this assessment. The resulting co-production arrangement was designed to be profitable for both studios involved in the "FBI" franchise.

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