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FBI Season 8 Episode 22 will air on CBS on May 18. The upcoming episode of the Dick Wolf and Craig Turk-created police procedural marks the Season 8 finale. Seasoned FBI fans, do not worry, as the series has already been renewed for another season on CBS.

The latest season of FBI continued to center on the inner workings of the New York City field office criminal division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where the team handled difficult cases while ensuring the safety of New York City and its citizens. The upcoming finale entry will feature a large-scale emergency that will spring the titular team into action and force them to work with an old foe.

FBI Season 8 reunites the series main cast, namely Missy Peregrym as Margaret “Maggie” Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, John Boyd as Stuart Scola & Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine, along with new addition Juliana AidĂ©n Martinez as Eva Ramos.

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FBI Season 8 Episode 22 release date and streaming details

FBI (Image via Instagram/@fbicbs)FBI (Image via Instagram/@fbicbs)
FBI (Image via Instagram/@fbicbs)

The final episode of FBI Season 8 is titled ‘Defector‘ and will air on CBS on May 18 at 8/7c. The Season 8 finale will premiere at a special time (8 p.m.) and will be followed by its Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss-led spin-off series CIA. The police procedural has been a staple of the network’s Monday night lineup along with its spin-off show.

The upcoming finale can also be streamed with a subscription to live-streaming services that carry the CBS channel like SlingTV and FuboTV.

If you do not have a cable connection, do not worry. FBI Season 8 Episode 22 can also be streamed via Paramount+, CBS’ official streaming partner. To catch the finale live, as it airs on CBS, you will need an active subscription to the ad-free Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime) Plan, which costs $13.99/month. If you are willing to wait a day longer, you can also stream the upcoming entry at a reduced price of $8.99/month with the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential Plan. A Paramount+ subscription is the best way to catch new episodes of CBS procedurals, as it gives you access to all originals like the NCIS franchise, Tracker, Marshals, Ghosts and many more.

Previous seasons and episodes of FBI can also be purchased via Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.


A preview of the FBI Season 8 finale

The official synopsis for the upcoming entry reads as follows:

”The theft of a bioweapon from an unwitting defector forces the team to work with an old foe to secure the lethal pathogen and prevent an outbreak.”

It looks like the procedural is bringing out the big guns for the season finale, as the teaser for FBI Season 8 Episode 22 suggests the theft of high-risk biohazard samples that could wipe out half the city. This life-threatening & large-scale event sets the tone of the finale and the FBI team must work with an old foe to protect the city.

While it is exciting to meet with old menacing criminals and the team’s nemesis, one of them will actually work with the FBI to stop a citywide disaster. The synopsis has not revealed that familiar face yet but this unusual team-up will surely conclude the eighth season on a high note.

Fans can expect an action-packed & high-stakes entry that tests the characters’ capabilities and puts them on edge, as they manage a potential outbreak. In addition, the FBI Season 8 finale will also offer satisfactory resolutions to the ongoing personal storylines, setting the stage for the upcoming season.

Tune in to FBI Season 8 Episode 22 on CBS on May 18.


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