FBI is back for its ninth season on CBS, and the show is shaking things up in a big way. The premiere episode, titled “Rendition,” airs on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The new season picks up after a massive cliffhanger from Season 8, where Omar Adom “OA” Zidan (played by Zeeko Zaki) appeared to be fired from the FBI. It was later revealed that his firing was part of a secret undercover plan.
Viewers will see a changed team dynamic. OA is deep undercover, and Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) is working with a new partner. Several familiar faces are returning to the New York field office, and one new actor is joining the main cast. Here is a complete breakdown of who is coming back and who is new in FBI Season 9.
The Core Cast Members Returning for Season 9
The show’s main cast remains largely the same, with all key actors returning to their roles.
- Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell: Maggie is the heart of the team. This season, she is not just solving cases; she is also dealing with the emotional weight of OA’s secret mission. The premiere shows her struggling to bond with her new partner while keeping OA’s secret.
- Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan: OA is on a dangerous undercover assignment. He has infiltrated the team of Anna Vorpe (Claire Coffee) to learn the truth about a bioweapon attack. Showrunner Mike Weiss has said that OA will be on a “dangerous assignment for OA, one that will change him completely”.
- Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine: Jubal continues to be the bridge between the team and their superiors. In Season 9, he will face a new set of challenges as he manages the team through this turbulent time.
- Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille: Isobel is pulling double duty this season. She is supervising the team on regular cases while also secretly coordinating with OA on his undercover mission.
- John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola: Scola is returning to the field. Last season was tough for him, and now he is moving forward with his new partner, Eva Ramos.
- Juliana Aidén Martinez as Special Agent Eva Ramos: Eva is back for her second season. She started off with a rocky partnership with Scola, but they have since found stability. Season 9 will likely show their relationship growing as a strong team.
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New Faces Joining the FBI Team in Season 9
A new actor is joining the main cast to fill a key role in Maggie’s professional life.
- Roland Buck III as Special Agent Isaiah Green: Roland Buck III, known for his role on Chicago Med, is joining FBI as Special Agent Isaiah Green. He is Maggie’s new partner while OA is away. The show’s creator, Mike Weiss, described Isaiah as “a totally loyal, above-board FBI agent” who is not a “nepo baby,” even though he shares a connection to ADIC Lawrence Green (Curtiss Cook). Weiss also noted that Isaiah is smart and will start to figure out that Maggie is not being completely truthful about what happened to her old partner.
Special Guest Stars in the Season 9 Premiere
The premiere episode features a crossover with another CBS show, CIA.
- Necar Zadegan as CIA Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard: Necar Zadegan guest stars in the season opener as Nikki Reynard, a Deputy Chief of Station for the CIA. Her character is part of the crossover event that kicks off the new season.
Supporting cast members Curtiss Cook (ADIC Lawrence Green) and Claire Coffee (Anna Vorpe) are also set to appear in Season 9.
What to Expect from the Season 9 Premiere
The first episode, “Rendition,” sets up the season’s major storylines. The case involves the murder of a young traveler who was found shot dead in a state park. The team discovers she was a witness to the execution of a person involved in a top-secret government-sponsored project. While the team works the case, Maggie and OA must navigate their new realities.
A sneak peek from Us Weekly revealed a tense moment where Maggie and OA come face-to-face while he is undercover. In the scene, Maggie holds a gun on a masked assailant, who turns out to be OA. To protect his cover, OA has to make a tough choice. Maggie tells him, “You gotta sell that you got away,” and after hesitating, OA punches her and she falls to the ground.
How to Watch FBI Season 9
FBI Season 9 airs on CBS on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes are available to stream live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch episodes the day after they air on CBS. The show is available to viewers in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, India, and other global markets where CBS and Paramount+ are accessible.
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