Everything to Know About 'FBI: International' Season 3

FBI: International is arguably the most scenic installment of the FBI franchise. It follows the International “Fly Team” from the Federal Bureau of Investigation as they investigate and neutralize crime and terrorism abroad, specifically in an effort to protect American citizens. The team is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, and the majority of the crimes are investigated in Europe, where most of the show is filmed (CBS spares no expense when it comes to Dick Wolf). 

The ensemble procedural, which debuted in 2021, is now in its third season, which premiered Feb. 13, 2024. Here's everything to know about Season 3 of FBI: International, including the latest cast updates.

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How did FBI: International Season 2 end?

In the Season 2 finale of FBI: International, the Fly Team was tasked with tracking down a stolen Russian missile that was put on the black market in Budapest. The team needed to secure the stolen weapon before it could be brokered into dangerous hands by a mysterious American arms dealer.

They were able to intercept the warhead in transit and have it transferred to an American army base for analysis, but they were not out of danger. When the team was moving an important witness, a bomb went off. Special Agent Raines (Carter Redwood) witnessed the explosion, but it's unknown if the team got out in time or if the witness was hurt during the blast, meaning the season ended on a pretty big cliffhanger.

Will there be a Season 3 of FBI: International?

FBI: International is already back for a third season. As with FBI and FBI: Most Wanted, the series was renewed for two seasons in May 2022. 

What is the release date for FBI: International Season 3?

Normally the show would have come back in the fall of 2023, but it was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Instead, the show premiered Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET.

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Where is FBI: International filmed?

FBI: International is filmed in Budapest, Hungary, where it takes place, as well as other locations around Europe. Who are the lucky cast members who get to travel for work? Glad you asked...

Who is cast in Season 3 of FBI: International?

Here's who is back for Season 3. 

Luke Kleintank as Special Agent Scott Forrester

Vinessa Vidotto as Special Agent Cameron Vo

Carter Redwood as Special Agent Andre Raines

Eva-Jane Willis as Europol Agent Megan "Smitty" Garretson

Who is joining the cast of FBI: International in Season 3?

Christina Wolfe as Special Agent Amanda Tate

Christina Wolfe joined the show as a series regular at the start of Season 3 as Special Agent Amanda Tate, an intel analyst. 

Teri Polo 

Teri Polo will join FBI: International in the last two episodes of Season 3. Her character details are being kept under wraps, but Deadline reports that she'll return for additional Season 4 episode if the series is renewed. 

Who is leaving the cast of FBI: International in Season 3?

Heida Reed as Special Agent Jamie Kellett

Deadline reported in December 2023 that Heida Reed, who played second-in-command Special Agent Jamie Kellett since the show premiered, would exit early in the third season, and she did. Her departure is a "creative decision," according to the outlet. 

So how was she written off? Reed's character managed to survive the sudden explosion of the Fly Team's headquarters, and all of her colleagues escaped (although not all were unscathed). However, their moment of celebration over the fact that the team was "intact" was cut short when Kellett revealed she was leaving Budapest for D.C.

"I'm leaving. I'm transferring to the Washington Field Office. I leave tomorrow," she told them suddenly. She went on to say more emotional goodbyes to everyone and headed off on a train with the name "June" drawn on her palm with a smirk.

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Greg Hovanessian as Damian Powell 

Although CBS hasn't confirmed Hovanessian's exit, the writing appeared to be on the wall as of Season 3, episode 5, when his boss transferred him to undercover ops. 

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How many episodes will be in Season 3 of FBI: International?

There will be just 13 episodes this season due to strike-related delays in production. 

When is the FBI: International Season 3 finale airing? 

The FBI: International Season 3 finale will air Tuesday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET. 

How to watch Season 3 of FBI: International

You can watch the show on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Episodes are available to watch the day after they air on Paramount+ and on the CBS app and website. Fans can catch up on the previous seasons (1-2) on Paramount+.

FBI: International Season 3 episode guide

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 1 — "June"

Logline: "The team, with the help of their new intel analyst, Special Agent Amanda Tate, works to clean up the pieces left behind after a massive explosion rocks headquarters and their key suspect slips away."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 2 — "The Last Stop"

Logline: "When an ex-FBI agent suddenly resurfaces in a brutal Tripoli prison, Forrester and Powell risk everything to go under cover as prisoners to break him out; the fly team adjusts to their new and improved HQ."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 3 — "Magpie"

Logline: "When an American family's lavish sweet 16 celebration is cut short after the mother of the birthday girl is found dead near their European estate, the team heads to Monaco to find the woman's murderer; Vo begins seeing Raines in a new light."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 4 — "Cowboy Behavior"

Logline: "The Fly Team heads to Bulgaria in search of a wanted criminal who is exploiting underage American girls. Meanwhile, Raines becomes curious when Forrester asks him to keep an eye on Powell."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 5 — "Death by Inches"

Logline: "When a disgraced former U.S. cabinet member is arrested in Vienna, the team is sent to investigate whether he and his assistant were peddling classified government documents; Powell struggles as he is forced to stay behind on desk duty."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 6 — "Fire Starter" 

Logline: "An American college student is arrested at a hostel in Prague for showing aggression toward local police who were dismissive of her sexual abuse claims."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 7 — "Andiamo"

Logline: "The Fly Team heads to the Tuscan countryside after an American couple's son is kidnapped outside their new home; concerns are heightened as fingers begin to point to the mafia."

FBI: International Season 3, Episode 8 — "Remove the Compromise"

Logline: "Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine heads to Budapest to personally help take down the cartel that murdered his former girlfriend and colleague; as part of the mission, Forrester poses as an undercover arms expert."

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