CIA on CBS
From Dick Wolf and the team behind FBI, Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss star as an unlikely duo teaming up on a CIA/FBI joint task force.
www.cbs.comHere’s the latest on the CIA TV show, as of April 2026.
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What it is: CIA is a CBS crime-drama spinoff set in the FBI universe, starring Tom Ellis and focusing on CIA operatives working alongside FBI partners. It launched after a long development period and underwent several leadership and scheduling changes.[4][7][9]
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Timeline and status: The series was greenlit for the 2025–26 season and was later aired in a midseason rollout, with production adjustments and a change in showrunners during its development. It ultimately premiered in early 2026 and has continued with new episodes through spring 2026.[3][7][4]
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Production and reception: Expect cross-agency missions, high-stakes counterterrorism plots, and the signature Wolf Entertainment production style. Reviews have noted the show's blend of FBI procedural elements with CIA-centric storylines.[9][4]
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Where to watch: CIA airs on CBS and is part of the network’s crime-drama lineup, with episodes available on CBS’s platform and affiliated streaming options.[9]
Illustrative snapshot:
- Tom Ellis leads as Hart Hoxton, a CIA case officer, paired with an FBI agent to tackle threats in New York and beyond.[6][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest episode-by-episode recap or show how the cast and episode counts have evolved this season. Would you prefer a brief episode guide, a cast list, or a chart of air dates?[7][4]