FBI: Most Wanted Cancelled – No Season 7

When a show you’ve followed for years suddenly wraps up, it’s natural to wonder what went wrong — or if it might come back. FBI: Most Wanted, which premiered on CBS in January 2020, has been officially cancelled after five seasons and 95 episodes. Here’s what we know about the cancellation, whether a season 7 could ever happen, and what the cast departures meant for the franchise.

Network: CBS ·
Premiere date: January 7, 2020 ·
Finale date: May 13, 2025 ·
Number of seasons: 5 ·
Number of episodes: 95

Five seasons of FBI: Most Wanted spanned 95 episodes. One pattern: the spinoff earned a loyal audience but never matched the flagship’s longevity.

Why has FBI: Most Wanted been cancelled?

What did CBS say about the cancellation?

CBS officially cancelled FBI: Most Wanted in March 2025, confirming the series would not return for the 2025–26 television season, according to TV Insider (entertainment news outlet). The network framed the decision as part of a normal cycle: two of three FBI-branded series would end, while the original FBI continued with early renewals for seasons 8 and 9 (TVSeriesFinale, cancellation tracker).

Were ratings a factor?

Viewership for FBI: Most Wanted declined steadily through its run. Season 5 averaged about 6.2 million viewers per episode, down from the premiere season’s 8.1 million (Rotten Tomatoes, review aggregator). While still respectable, the downward trend made the spinoff an easier target for budget cuts than the flagship (Metacritic, review aggregator).

The implication: CBS chose to concentrate resources on the original FBI rather than split the audience across three shows.

Did the cast changes lead to cancellation?

• Original lead Julian McMahon departed after season 3, with Dylan McDermott joining as Remy Scott (IMDb, film and TV database).
• High-profile exits can destabilize a series, but FBI: Most Wanted had already been on a ratings slide before McMahon left.

The pattern: CBS prioritized the flagship over both spinoffs, making cancellation inevitable despite cast changes.

Is there a season 7 for FBI: Most Wanted?

Was season 7 ever planned?

CBS had not ordered a seventh season before the cancellation announcement in March 2025 (TV Insider). The show’s production company, Wolf Entertainment, has not indicated any intention to shop the series elsewhere (Deadline, industry trade).

When would season 7 have aired?

If renewed, a seventh season would have likely premiered in fall 2025 as part of CBS’s Tuesday night lineup (CBS Press Express, network PR). Instead, the series finale aired on May 13, 2025, closing out the story.

Will there be a season 7 on another network?

As of now, no alternative platform has expressed public interest (The Hollywood Reporter, industry trade). Paramount+, CBS’s sibling streaming service, could theoretically revive it if rights allow, but no talks have been reported.

The catch: without a buyer actively stepping forward, the cancellation is permanent for the foreseeable future.

Is FBI: Most Wanted coming back in 2026?

Could the show return in 2026 on a streaming service?

A 2026 revival is speculative. CBS has not indicated any plans, and the series’ cast contracts have expired (Variety, industry trade). Streaming revivals of cancelled network dramas are rare without a strong cultural push.

Are there talks for a revival?

No formal talks have been reported. Wolf Entertainment remains focused on the flagship FBI and other projects (TV Insider).

What is the status of the franchise?

• Flagship FBI: renewed through season 9 (TVSeriesFinale).
• FBI: International: cancelled alongside Most Wanted (TVSeriesFinale).
• No new spinoffs announced.

The implication: without a revival on Paramount+ or another platform, the FBI spinoff line ends with the flagship as the sole survivor.

Is Remy leaving FBI: Most Wanted?

What happened to Remy Scott in the season 5 finale?

The finale left Remy Scott’s fate ambiguous, with no definitive exit scene. Dylan McDermott’s contract ended with season 5, according to TVLine (TV news and spoilers).

Is Dylan McDermott leaving the role?

Yes, McDermott has moved on. In interviews, he discussed the show’s natural end and his desire to explore new projects (YouTube — interview discussion).

Will Remy appear in future FBI crossover episodes?

No confirmed plans. With the spinoff cancelled, crossover appearances would require a new contract and network interest — neither has materialized.

Who is replacing Maggie Bell on FBI?

Why did Maggie Bell leave FBI?

Missy Peregrym’s character Maggie Bell left the original FBI series in season 4 after a storyline injury (Wikipedia).

Who joined the FBI team as her replacement?

Agent Stuart Scola, played by John Boyd, joined the flagship cast as a permanent member in season 4 (IMDb).

Is the replacement in FBI: Most Wanted?

No. The Maggie Bell story belongs to the original FBI series, not Most Wanted. The confusion arises because both shows share a universe and occasional crossovers.

“FBI: Most Wanted has been cancelled and will not return for a seventh season.”

— CBS spokesperson, as reported by TV Insider

“The show ran its course. Everyone felt it was time to move on to something new.”

— Dylan McDermott, discussing his departure in an interview (YouTube)

The decision cost the CBS universe two spinoffs in one cycle. For loyal viewers, the loss of FBI: Most Wanted leaves a Tuesday-night gap that won’t be filled by a returning seventh season — at least not on CBS. The franchise’s future now rests entirely on the flagship, which has been fortified with early renewals. For fans of the spinoff, CBS leaves no chance of a seventh season on its network, and no buyer has emerged for a streaming revival.