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7 seasons · 121 episodes · best: S2E14 "Killer Abroad" 7.9

Story

Witness the crime busting techniques and forensic science used by the FBI to break the most baffling cases. From crime scene analysis to the most up-to-date laboratories, FBI agents relentlessly comb through mountains of evidence to narrow their search, ultimately prevailing over the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.

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True Crime
Investigative Documentary
Forensic Science
FBI Cases
Mystery Solving
Justice System
Real-Life Thriller
Educational
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Facts

October 20, 1998 · March 24, 2006 · Ended

First aired: October 20, 1998
Last aired: March 24, 2006
Status: Ended
Length: 7 seasons · 121 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Crime, Reality
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 35 countries

Tropes

Infraction Distraction, Heroic Sacrifice, Jurisdiction Friction +9

Infraction Distraction
Heroic Sacrifice
Jurisdiction Friction
Justice by Other Legal Means
I Take Offence to That Last One
Plea Bargain
Docudrama
Lovable Rogue
True Crime
Only Bad Guys Call Their Lawyers
Red Baron
The Stakeout

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The FBI Files?"

Questions about The FBI Files

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The FBI Files?

In the United States, The FBI Files streams on Prime, Hulu, Peacock, Philo, and Screambox, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The FBI Files worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Which season of The FBI Files is best?

7.1S17.3S27.3S37.0S46.9S57.0S66.6S7

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 7.3. Season 7 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Killer Abroad (season 2, episode 14) at 7.9, and the lowest is Voice of Terror (season 7, episode 1) at 5.7.

Is The FBI Files okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The FBI Files?

121 h

About 121 hours: 121 episodes in 7 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2006.

Will The FBI Files scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The FBI Files use?

Infraction DistractionHeroic SacrificeJurisdiction FrictionJustice by Other Legal MeansI Take Offence to That Last OnePlea BargainDocudramaLovable RogueTrue CrimeOnly Bad Guys Call Their LawyersRed BaronThe Stakeoutand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Infraction Distraction, Heroic Sacrifice, and Jurisdiction Friction.