# CIA Season 1 Episode 5 Release Date, Time & What’s Next — Everything You Need to Know About “Persian Knights”

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Published: 2026-03-18  
Updated: 2026-03-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Tom Ellis is back on US network television — and the [CIA TV series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIA_(TV_series)) is picking up serious momentum. After a gripping Episode 4 that raised the emotional stakes for both Colin and Bill, Episode 5 is locked and loaded. Here’s everything you need before Monday night.

## CIA Season 1 — Key Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Show** | CIA (CBS / Paramount+) |
| **Episode 5 Title** | “Persian Knights” |
| **Episode 5 Air Date** | March 23, 2026 |
| **Air Time** | 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT (CBS) |
| **Streaming** | Paramount+ (next day for Essential; live for Premium) |
| **Lead Cast** | Tom Ellis (Colin Glass), Nick Gehlfuss (Bill Goodman) |
| **Created By** | Dick Wolf, Warren Leight, David Hudgins |
| **Total Episodes** | 10 (Season 1) |
| **Season Finale** | Early May 2026 |
| **Network** | CBS (Mondays, 10 PM ET) |

## What Happened in Episode 4?

Episode 4 “Forced Labor” aired March 16, 2026, and saw Colin and Bill work to expose an international illegal baby smuggling ring after a wanted Belarusian national was discovered posing as an expecting father. Meanwhile, Bill found himself worried about his father’s health back home [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ready_or_not_2_here_i_come) — adding a personal emotional layer to the otherwise relentless case work. It was the episode that finally made audiences genuinely care about both characters.

![CIA](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ciiaaja-1024x576.webp)

## What Is CIA Episode 5 “Persian Knights” About?

Episode 5, titled “Persian Knights,” airs March 23, 2026, and centers on a new threat investigation at CIA’s New York Station, where Colin and Bill must work together to take on criminals posing threats on US soil. [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ready_or_not_2_here_i_come)

The title hints at a case with Middle Eastern intelligence ties — which plays directly into Colin Glass’s CIA expertise and global network. Expect international intrigue with the show’s trademark odd-couple tension.

## What Makes CIA Worth Watching?

CIA season 1 launches a 10-episode run airing weekly on Mondays, with the pilot “Directed Energy” pairing CIA case officer Colin Glass and FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman in a rocky New York partnership after a top-secret weapon is stolen from a US defense contractor.

The series is a spin-off from the FBI television franchise, produced by Wolf Entertainment, and follows the teaming of a CIA case officer with an FBI agent — both based in New York — investigating domestic threats. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_or_Not_2:_Here_I_Come)

The first season runs for 10 episodes, with the finale expected in early May 2026. [laughingplace](https://www.laughingplace.com/entertainment/ready-or-not-2-world-premiere/)

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## FAQs

### **Q1. When does CIA Season 1 Episode 5 air on CBS?**

 *CIA* Season 1 Episode 5, titled “Persian Knights,” airs on **Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET** on CBS. It can also be streamed live on Paramount+ Premium or the following day on Paramount+ Essential.

### **Q2. Is CIA a spinoff of the FBI TV franchise?**

 Yes — *CIA* is a direct spinoff from Dick Wolf’s *FBI* franchise on CBS. It pairs CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and FBI agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) in a joint task force investigating domestic terrorism in New York City.