The FBI Files 1998
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 20, 1998
- Last Aired
- March 24, 2006
- Format
- 7 seasons · 121 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~121 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E9 "The Unabomber" (★ 10/10)
- Network
- Discovery
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Philo
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★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 15 votes TV-PG DocumentaryCrimeReality 7 seasons · 121 eps Ended
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What is The FBI Files?
The FBI Files is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Documentary, Crime, Reality.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 121
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 20, 1998
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Discovery
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime, Reality
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 15 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 121 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Discovery
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The FBI Files is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Documentary, Crime, Reality. Produced and broadcast by Discovery. Current status: Ended. Spans 7 seasons and 121 tracked episodes.
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Should you watch it?
“Discover how real FBI agents use forensic science and relentless investigation to solve baffling cases.”
Reasons to watch
- Explores real FBI crime busting techniques
- Showcases advanced forensic science and laboratories
- Follows agents combing through evidence
Keep in mind
- Focuses on real crimes which may be intense
- May feature serious thematic content
Watch it if you want to see how real FBI agents use forensic science to solve complex cases.
The series deals with real crime and investigation topics suitable for general audiences under parental guidance.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Polly Klaas: Kidnapped Mytharc Oct 20, 1998
- E2 Above the Law Core Nov 3, 1998
- E3 Human Prey Core Nov 10, 1998
- E4 Death in Alaska Mytharc Nov 14, 1998
- E5 Deadly Paradise Core Dec 1, 1998
- E6 The Crazy Don Mytharc Dec 8, 1998
- E7 Killing Spree Core Dec 29, 1998
- E8 Melissa Brannen: Missing Core Jan 19, 1999
- E9 The Unabomber Core Jan 26, 1999
- E10 Murdering Cowboy Core Feb 2, 1999
- E11 The World Trade Center Bombing Core Feb 9, 1999
- E12 John Gotti: Convicted Mytharc Feb 23, 1999
- E13 The True Story of Mississippi Burning Mytharc Feb 23, 1999
Season 2 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Model Killer Mytharc Sep 28, 1999
- E2 Hired Gun Mytharc Oct 12, 1999
- E3 Cat and Mouse Core Oct 12, 1999
- E4 Cracking the Cartel Mytharc Oct 19, 1999
- E5 A Stranger in Town Core Nov 2, 1999
- E6 Hunter's Game Core Nov 23, 1999
- E7 The Dixie Mafia Mytharc Dec 7, 1999
- E8 Shattered Shield Core Dec 14, 1999
- E9 Blood Brothers Core Dec 28, 1999
- E10 Crime Spree Core Jan 11, 2000
- E11 Family Secrets Core Feb 1, 2000
- E12 Master Plan Core Mar 14, 2000
- E13 Firefight Core Mar 26, 2000
- E14 Killer Abroad Core Apr 2, 2000
- E15 Moving Target Mytharc Apr 9, 2000
- E16 Deadly Mission Core May 2, 2000
- E17 Cop Killer Mytharc May 9, 2000
- E18 .22 Caliber Killer Mytharc May 30, 2000
Season 3 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Driven to Kill Mytharc Sep 12, 2000
- E2 Deadly Obsession Core Sep 19, 2000
- E3 First and Kennedy Street Crew Core Oct 17, 2000
- E4 Terror In Disguise Core Nov 21, 2000
- E5 Deadly Trail Core Nov 28, 2000
- E6 The Predator Core Dec 4, 2000
- E7 Dishonored Core Jan 9, 2001
- E8 Millionaire Murder Core Jan 16, 2001
- E9 Deadly Business Core Feb 20, 2001
- E10 Temple of Fear Core Mar 6, 2001
- E11 Silent Strike Core Apr 3, 2001
- E12 Deadly Stranger Core Apr 24, 2001
- E13 Backstage Murder Core May 1, 2001
- E14 Under Fire Core May 8, 2001
- E15 Manhunt Core Jul 17, 2001
- E16 Hunter's Target Mytharc Aug 14, 2001
- E17 No Remorse Mytharc Aug 21, 2001
- E18 The C-11 Squad Mytharc Sep 18, 2001
Season 4 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Search for Lisa Renee Mytharc Oct 2, 2001
- E2 Hidden Agenda Core Oct 9, 2001
- E3 Small Town Terror Core Oct 30, 2001
- E4 A Family Torn Core Oct 30, 2001
- E5 Vanished Core Nov 27, 2001
- E6 Deadly Heist Core Dec 4, 2001
- E7 Unlawful Flight Core Jan 15, 2002
- E8 Deadly Secrets Core Jan 29, 2002
- E9 Death in the Delta Core Feb 12, 2002
- E10 Lost Boys Core Feb 26, 2002
- E11 Deadly Threat Core Mar 12, 2002
- E12 Evil Intent Core Mar 19, 2002
- E13 The Coffee Shop Murders Core Mar 26, 2002
- E14 Without Remorse Core Apr 3, 2002
- E15 Global Pursuit Core Apr 10, 2002
- E16 Betrayed Core Apr 17, 2002
- E17 When Seconds Count Mytharc May 1, 2002
- E18 Held for Ransom Mytharc May 8, 2002
Season 5 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Price of Greed Mytharc Oct 15, 2002
- E2 Caught in the Act Core Feb 5, 2003
- E3 In Pursuit Core Feb 19, 2003
- E4 High Stakes Core Feb 25, 2003
- E5 Home Invaders Core Dec 10, 2002
- E6 Tracks of a Killer Core Feb 4, 2003
- E7 Lawless Core Mar 18, 2003
- E8 Cruel Revenge Core Mar 15, 2003
- E9 Held Hostage Core May 6, 2003
- E10 The Initiation Core Jun 17, 2003
- E11 Dark Woods Core May 27, 2003
- E12 Domestic Terror Core Jul 1, 2003
- E13 Fatal Friendship Core Sep 2, 2003
- E14 Death Pact Core Jun 17, 2003
- E15 Broken Trust Core Sep 20, 2003
- E16 Criminal Enterprise Core Nov 4, 2003
- E17 Fateful Crossing Mytharc Nov 11, 2003
- E18 Deadly Influence Mytharc Dec 2, 2003
Season 6 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Without Mercy Mytharc Mar 30, 2004
- E2 Dead Run Core Feb 14, 2004
- E3 Brutal Abduction Core Jan 17, 2004
- E4 Radical Agenda Core Apr 13, 2004
- E5 The Killing Zone Core Aug 17, 2004
- E6 Deadly Takeover Core Jun 5, 2004
- E7 The Perfect Heist Core May 7, 2004
- E8 Brotherhood of Hate Core May 25, 2004
- E9 Killer Instinct Core Jun 12, 2004
- E10 Atlanta Prison Riots Core Aug 3, 2004
- E11 No Place to Hide Core Jun 12, 2004
- E12 A Bitter End Core Aug 10, 2004
- E13 Dangerous Gamble Core Aug 31, 2004
- E14 Dangerous Takedown Core Sep 7, 2004
- E15 Inside the Bureau Core Mar 26, 2005
- E16 Radical Resistance Mytharc Nov 20, 2004
- E17 Forced Entry Mytharc Nov 27, 2004
- E18 Operation Goldenrod Mytharc Feb 5, 2005
Season 7 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Voice of Terror Mytharc Dec 8, 2004
- E2 Dangerous Cause Core Apr 9, 2005
- E3 The Great Philadelphia Mob War Core Jul 9, 2005
- E4 The Shootist Core Jul 26, 2005
- E5 Rebellion in Paradise Core Sep 1, 2005
- E6 Terror for Sale Core Aug 30, 2005
- E7 Death of a Diplomat Core Jan 24, 2005
- E8 Deadly Payout Core Aug 25, 2005
- E9 Operation Seaload Core Jul 10, 2005
- E10 Crackdown Core Sep 22, 2005
- E11 Brothers Betrayed Core Sep 8, 2005
- E12 Stolen Identity Mytharc Oct 1, 2005
- E13 Robin the Hood Core Feb 17, 2006
- E14 Independence Day Breakout Core Feb 24, 2006
- E15 Ivy League Murders Mytharc Mar 3, 2006
- E16 Sniper at Home Core Mar 10, 2006
- E17 Bad Company Mytharc Mar 17, 2006
- E18 Final Takedown Mytharc Mar 24, 2006
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Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It explores the crime busting techniques and forensic science used by the FBI to break baffling cases.
When was the series released?
The series premiered in 1998.
What genres does the series fall under?
It is categorized as documentary, crime, and reality.
How do agents solve the cases?
Agents use crime scene analysis, laboratories, and evidence to narrow their search and bring perpetrators to justice.
What is the rating of the show?
The series is rated TV-PG.
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