The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the crime-solving organization of the US. However, its reverence is not restricted only to America. The FBI is fairly popular all over the world for its capabilities and efficiency in criminal investigations.
Several TV shows portray the functioning of the FBI and how they succeed in solving complex crime mysteries. Many of these shows have been held in high regard by the audience for being able to convey enthralling stories about the world of investigation. In this article, we will provide you with a list of the best FBI shows that have been created to date.
1. Mindhunter
Mindhunter is not only one of the best shows about the FBI but also ranks high in the list of best crime thriller series to have ever been made. Mindhunter portrays two FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench who attempt to understand and catch serial killers by studying their damaged psyches.
The show consists of two seasons and was aired from 13 October 2017 to 16 August 2019. It was inspired by the 1995 true-crime book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit written by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker.
2. Criminal Minds
Consisting of a stellar sum of 15 seasons, Criminal Minds is one of the longest-running shows about the FBI. It depicts an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation’s most dangerous criminal minds to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.
Created by Jeff Davis, it presents an aggregate of 324 episodes. The show was broadcast from 22 September 2005 till 19 February 2020. IMDb rates the show 8.1 out of 10.
3. Blindspot
A fairly popular drama series, Blindspot revolves around a mysterious tattooed woman with no memory of her identity who was found by the FBI in Times Square. The five-seasons-long show includes a total of 100 episodes.
The show is revered by critics and audiences alike. Not only does it offer a plot filled with mystery but also slick action sequences that provide ample entertainment
Blindspot was awarded the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series.
4. White Collar
Truly one of the greatest FBI shows, White Collar traces the story of Neal, a con artist who assists the Feds in catching other elusive criminals in exchange for his freedom. The show contains 6 seasons and an aggregate of 81 episodes. It was broadcast from 23 October 2009 to 18 December 2014.
Rotten Tomatoes recommends White Collar with a strong 96% and IMDb gives it an 8.3 out of 10.
5. Fringe
Fringe is an unexpected name in this list of best FBI shows as it is mostly regarded as a sci-fi series. However, the FBI is an integral part of the show as the plot revolves around Olivia Dunham, an FBI agent who works together with a mad scientist Walter Bishop and his son Peter Bishop to investigate various aspects of fringe science.
Fringe is heavily lauded for its brilliant screenplay and is rated 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. The five-seasons thriller premiered in 2008 and concluded in 2013. Created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, it consists of a total of 100 episodes.
6. The FBI
The FBI was one of the first shows to be made about the FBI. It was aired from 19 September 1965 to 28 April 1974 and consisted of 9 seasons. The police procedural drama series was created by Quinn Martin and Philip Saltzman.
The show presented a whopping total of 241 episodes. It starred Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Philip Abbott, and William Reynolds as the main characters.
7. The Blacklist
The Blacklist presents before the audience, a wanted fugitive who mysteriously surrenders himself to the FBI and offers to help them capture deadly criminals on the sole condition that he will work only with the new profiler, Elizabeth Keen.
The crime drama consists of 9 seasons and has been broadcast since 23 September 2013. Starring James Spader and Megan Boone in the lead, the show has been heavily praised. Rotten Tomatoes rates the show with a commendable 91%.
8. Bones
A unique show in a list that mostly includes serious crime thrillers, Bones is a crime procedural comedy-drama series. Premiered in 2005, it not only presents investigative cases but does so with a dash of humor. It consists of 12 seasons and an impeccable number of 246 episodes.
Bones was created by Hart Hanson and stars Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz as the main personas.
9. The FBI Files
A seven-seasons-long show providing an insight into the scenes of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s crime laboratory, The FBI Files is regarded as a true masterpiece when it comes to true crime representation.
The show premiered in 1998 and lasted till 2006 on Discovery Channel. The docudrama series consists of a total of 120 episodes. The FBI Files was created by Tom Naughton and is rated 8/10 on IMDb.
10. Quantico
Quantico is a widely famous thriller FBI show. It showcases a group of young FBI recruits infiltrated by some secretive characters who travel to the Quantico base in Virginia to receive training to become special agents.
The show stars Priyanka Chopra as the leading lady. Quantico includes 3 seasons aired from 2015 to 2018 and a total of 57 episodes.
11. Profiler
Profiler, as the name suggests, is a show about a criminal profiler, Rachel Burke who, along with a sophisticated team of specialists on the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force in Atlanta, investigates crimes throughout the country.
The crime drama includes 4 seasons and 83 episodes which were aired from 21 September 1996 to 1 July 2000. It was created by Cynthia Saunders.
12. Limitless
Limitless offers the distinctive story of Brian Finch who consumes a miracle pill, NZT-48 resulting in his brain power increasing manifold, and utilizes his new-found intelligence to help FBI Rebecca Harris solve her cases.
The show is only one season long and includes 22 episodes. Like Bones, Limitless also exhibits quirky humor embedded in a crime-solving plot. It was aired in 2016 and is rated 7.6 out of 10 on IMDb.
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