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List of FBI: Most Wanted episodes

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Source revisionSep 20, 2026
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FBI: Most Wanted is an American crime drama television series created by René Balcer and produced by Wolf Entertainment that was ordered to series by CBS in May 2019. It premiered on January 7, 2020. In May 2020, the series was renewed for a second season; which premiered on November 17, 2020. In March 2021, CBS renewed the series for a third season; which premiered on September 21, 2021. In May 2022, CBS renewed the series for a fourth and fifth season. The fourth season premiered on September 20, 2022. The fifth season premiered on February 13, 2024. In April 2024, CBS renewed the series for a sixth season which premiered on October 15, 2024. In March 2025, CBS canceled the series after six seasons.

During the course of the series, 108 episodes of FBI: Most Wanted aired over six seasons, between January 7, 2020, and May 20, 2025.

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