CBS has decided to cancel two of its popular spinoff series in the FBI franchise—FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International—effective after their current seasons. These cancellations mark a significant shift in the network’s programming strategy as it continues to prioritize the flagship FBIseries, which recently received a three-season renewal extending it to Season 9 for the 2026–27 broadcast year. In contrast, the spinoffs were renewed for only one additional season, with FBI: Most Wanted set to conclude after its sixth season and FBI: International after its fourth season.

A Shift in the Franchise Landscape
The decision to end FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International comes at a time when CBS is recalibrating its programming mix. According to Variety, the cancellations were confirmed following CBS’s recent renewal of the flagship FBI series—a move that secured its future until the 2026–27 season. In contrast, the spinoffs, which once helped build the broader narrative universe of the FBI series, have not been given a similar long-term commitment.