CBS spy drama CIA airs Season 2 episode about a stolen AI model
The gist
CBS's FBI spinoff CIA airs Season 2 Episode 5, "Real Intelligence," on Nov 2 at 9 p.m. ET.
The episode centers on a rogue AI model, with an FBI crossover next week.
How it unfolded
- Feb 23, 2026The series premieres, drawing 8.4 million multiplatform viewers within seven days per Nielsen, with time period viewership up 39% from last fall through its first three episodes.
- Mar 23, 2026CBS renews CIA for Season 2.
- Oct 26, 2026The 9 p.m. episode draws a 0.21 demo rating, 2 share and 3.39 million viewers.