A TARGETED EXPLOSION 

When a CEO is killed by a targeted explosion inside his penthouse, the team must work to figure out how someone accessed the highly secure building.

However, their task is further complicated when they discover the crime may be the work of an artificial intelligence program.

Meanwhile, Maggie pumps the brakes on her personal life.

The episode, titled “Startup” was written by Aaron Ginsburg, and directed by Peter Stebbings.

It airs Tuesday, May 6 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+

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“Startup” – When a CEO is killed by a targeted explosion inside his penthouse, the team must work to figure out how someone accessed the highly secure building. Their task is further complicated when they discover the crime may be the work of an artificial intelligence program. Meanwhile, Maggie pumps the brakes on her personal life, on FBI, Tuesday, May 6 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell and Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.