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All the fans of FBI, it’s time for a rollercoaster ride! FBI Season 8 Episode 8, titled “Ratlined,” is going to air on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on CBS.
This episode promises to be an intense case that could level up the entire season! So if you have been keeping up with every little twist of FBI season eight, this article will provide you with all the information you need.
FBI Season 8 Episode 8 release date & time
FBI Season 8 follows a weekly episode format on Mondays. The first episode of Season 8 premiered on October 13, 2025. Since then, it has been airing every week on CBS at 9:00 PM ET.
As per the release schedule, Episode 8 is planned for Monday, December 8, 2025, 9:00 to 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS. This regular cadence works in favor of the viewers to organize their time and not miss out on some important events in this eighth season of the FBI series.
FBI Season 8 Episode 8 streaming information
If you happen to miss the live broadcast on CBS, the episodes can also be streamed on Paramount+. The majority of the episodes can be accessed in a recorded version or live as per the plan of your subscription.
This means that those who do not have access to conventional television can also be able to watch the whole season whenever they like, including Episode 8.
What had happened in FBI Season 8, Episode 7?
FBI Season 8, Episode 7, titled Fadeaway, which aired on December 1, 2025, was a prelude to the events that are going to occur in Episode 8. Episode 7 was a perfect example of high-stakes field drama blended with bureau politics and investigation.
The big explosion in Brooklyn was the main reason for the unit of FBI to be involved in one of the high-pressure investigations. Therefore, the first reports pointed to domestic terrorism that would imply the need for a quick response to secure the area, evacuate the civilians, and collect evidence under time-sensitive conditions. It would make the case increasingly complicated and urgent once it was learned that the active bomber was a convicted felon in prison.
This case displays some procedural expertise combined with tactical skills-something fans of FBI Season 8 have become all too familiar with.
What to expect from Episode 8, "Ratlined"?
"Ratlined" seems to be quite a high-stakes episode in Season 8 of FBI. The official synopsis confirms the main plot of a journalist getting shot during an interview with a Prime Minister. What first seemed to be an assassination attempt morphs into a deeper conspiracy as the assassin himself becomes another target.
It also deals with personal issues that OA Zidan faces: how to handle the risks of his work without jeopardizing his relationship with Gemma. This personal storyline gives some emotional weight to the otherwise procedural plot and underlines the human factor in that high-pressure work of the FBI.
That does mean it continues the season's trend of balancing heavy investigation work with character-driven storytelling. This careful, methodical investigation and solving of procedural problems while throwing in added dramatic tension create a pivotal episode in FBI Season 8.
"Ratlined", will air on December 8, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET on CBS and can also be streamed on Paramount+ for those viewers who might miss the live broadcast. The narrative revolves around the shooting of a journalist who is being interviewed for very significant matters, the resulting conspiracy that comes up from the incident, and the personal turmoil of OA Zidan.
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Right after the tension and dramatic developments of Episode 7, this instalment will be full of investigation, political intrigue, and the emotional aspect of the story. The audience can look forward to a focussed, thrilling, and very much engaging episode in the FBI Season 8 line-up that will be in the same vein as the previous one.
Also read: FBI Season 8 Episode 7 recap: Brooklyn apartment explosion
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