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Season 1 – CIA

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When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA Agent Colin Glass (Tom Ellis). Together they will work covert operations in New York, uncovering international plots, terrorist cells and geopolitical secrets. On CIA, Bill will learn the rules of this murky world on the fly as Colin leads him deeper into spy games where only one thing is clear – their work keeps America safe, even if no one will ever know what they did in the shadows.

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CIA — Season 1

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Aramide Tinubu Variety 3d
So far, “CIA” works well as an average New York City-set law-enforcement procedural. Perhaps that will be enough. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 4d
This is, after all, television, and “CIA” knows what some of us want, or will settle for, from our spies. Go to Full Review Cristina Escobar RogerEbert.com 4d
If you’re not going to make something new, you do at least need to make something quality. And an important part of quality is understanding the audience, moment, and subject matter. 'CIA’ does none of that. Go to Full Review Jen Maravegias Pajiba 1d
I definitely will be watching it again. Tom Ellis, sweaters, and that little sparkle he gets in his eye when he knows he nailed the line reading. That’s enough for me. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 1d
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Even entering with low expectations, it’s hard not to be incredibly underwhelmed by CIA‘s first hour. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 3d
CIA is some pretty standard procedural stuff, with a case that is a bit confusing, and has a conclusion that is only moderately satisfying. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TINA G @Rusty777 6h Show was boring and it seemed to be all over the place. Cast didn't even seem to connect. See more Mary K @Lizzie502 20h U was excited to watch the show I found it very boring and two leads are terrible together. Why take FBI for the crap See more Stephen C @bob25009 22h 12 successful CBS episodes. Ages 14 and older. See more Pete C @Pete1 1d Well, only one episode in, and hopefully this thing gets a whole lot better, quick! Bad script, bad acting, really looks like an amateurish production here. Can't believe Dick Wolf's name is associated with this. These actors are just not believable in their roles. The story comes together way too quickly without developing the characters at all. The plot is just nonsense. It just feels like people going through the motions, checking boxes here to get through a scene. It's bad. See more Kenzie H @Hughes45 1d I enjoyed the first episode the potential is there just needs more time adjust and I’m excited to see where it goes See more Donna D @Gringa 1d I've been watching years of Criminal Minds, FBI, NCIS and other procedurals. I like CIA better because it is not quite so predictable as others and the acting was very good. But wrapping up a case in 43 minutes can be quite constraining on the action. I expect the naysayers will be happier once the characters are freed from their distrust of one another. Ellis is a master of timing, comedic and dramatic. I expect this show to develop a fan base quickly. See more Read all reviews
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Tom Ellis

Colin Glass

Nick Gehlfuss

Bill Goodman

Necar Zadegan

Nikki Reynard

Natalee Linez

Gina Gosian

Jeremy Sisto

Jubal Valentine

Dick Wolf

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 23, 2026 Directed Energy When a top-secret weapon is stolen in broad daylight from a U.S. defense contractor, CIA agent Colin Glass is paired with FBI agent Bill Goodman to investigate. Details Episode 2 Airs Mar 2 Fatal Defect Colin and Bill head upstate when a known smuggler is flagged at the New York border with unidentified cargo; to find the smuggler, they must enlist the help of a foreign intelligence officer looking to defect. Details Episode 3 Airs Mar 9 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 4 Airs Mar 16 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 5 Airs Mar 23 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 6 Airs Mar 30 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 7 Airs Apr 6 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 8 Airs Apr 13 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 9 Airs Apr 20 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 10 Airs Apr 27 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 11 Airs May 4 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details Episode 12 Airs May 11 "CIA" is a crime drama centered on two unlikely partners who are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, where they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ken Girotti, Jon Cassar
Executive Producer
Dick Wolf, David Hudgins, Nicole Perlman, Peter Jankowski, David Chasteen, Eriq La Salle
Screenwriter
Mike Weiss, Alex Berger
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 23, 2026