FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 - Release date, plot, cast, and more about the CBS drama series

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FBI: Most Wanted is returning for season 6 (Image Source: CBS)

FBI's Fugitive Task Force agents are coming back with FBI: Most Wanted Season 6, following the investigators taking down some of the most notorious criminals. The hit procedure which serves as the spin-off to the iconic FBI series debuted on CBS in 2020, and has completed five successful seasons.

FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 finale came out in May 2024, featuring Ray and Cora's wedding with the Fugitive Task Force agents on a quest to stop a mob threat in Manhattan. The FBI franchise is known for its flawless action-packed scenes and never-ending drama.

Fans can expect the same for the upcoming sixth chapter, set to bring back most of the key characters from season 5. While the procedural extensively focuses on the agents tracking down criminals, it also follows the personal lives of the characters.

Read more to explore everything about FBI: Most Wanted Season 6.


When will FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 come out on CBS?

A still from the series (Image Source: CBS)
A still from the series (Image Source: CBS)

Being a successful crime drama, fans expect new seasons in the FBI franchise to take less time to arrive. So, if you've been waiting to see what's next for the agents, FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 will arrive on CBS at 10 PM on October 15, 2024.

The sixth chapter follows the queue after the release of new episodes from FBI Season 7 at 8 pm and FBI: International at 9 pm, being the last in the FBI block. US Fans who prefer streaming the procedural instead of watching it live will find the first episode a day after it's live-streamed on CBS.


Exploring the plot details of FBI: Most Wanted Season 6

Season 6 will have a fresh narrative (Image Source: CBS)
Season 6 will have a fresh narrative (Image Source: CBS)

Since the previous season didn't leave fans with any major cliffhangers, it would be intriguing to watch the Fugitive Task Force carrying out new cases. As mentioned above, season 5 ended with the agents finally putting an end to the bomb plot in NYC and making it to Ray Cannon and Cora Love's surprise wedding.

Fans can expect the same format as the previous seasons focusing on a new case each episode. The FBI franchise is loved for blending crime drama with characters-driven stories, making it engaging enough to watch.


Which cast members are coming back for FBI: Most Wanted Season 6

Key figures will return (Image Source: CBS)
Key figures will return (Image Source: CBS)

The crime drama would look incomplete without its core members who are expected to return for FBI: Most Wanted Season 6. However, Deadline's May report suggests that not every main character will appear in all episodes due to cost reduction.

With SSA Remy Scott being the most obvious character to return for season 6, here's a table listing other key figures expected to appear in FBI: Most Wanted Season 6:

Actor Role in FBI: Most Wanted
Dylan McDermottSSA Remy Scott
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Special Agent Hana Gibson
Edwin Hodge Special Agent Ray Connon
Shantel VanSanten Special Agent Nina Chase
Roxy Sternberg Special Agent Sheryll Barnes

Actress Shantel VanSanten joined the procedural in season 5 as Nina Chase, and as mentioned in the overall series synopsis, she's a skilled investigator who previously worked at the FBI’s Houston office. Chase's previous job extensively focused on undercover work, which refined her investigative skills.


What did showrunner David Hudgins tease about FBI: Most Wanted?

The sixth chapter will show more about Nina (Image Source: CBS)
The sixth chapter will show more about Nina (Image Source: CBS)

Crossovers are some of the best moments of the FBI franchise like Scolina in FBI: Most Wanted Season 5. According to TV Line, showrunner David Hudgins finally hinted at Nina's story in the upcoming chapter saying:

"This season, we will learn more about Nina’s upbringing, and Scolina faces some drama when family comes to town."

This means fans will explore more about the character's early life and the series will also feature some drama involving Scolina. The previous season focused more on Nina's professional life since she was a newcomer, but in the sixth season, her story will expand.


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FBI: Most Wanted Seasons 1-5 are available on Paramount+

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Edited by Sezal Srivastava