The F.B.I. Files (1998)

Biography · Crime · Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (1,488 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 -0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 7
Streaming (US): Hulu · Amazon Prime Video · Peacock
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 7 seasons indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1998)

7.06 avg 13 episodes 7.2 → 6.8 52 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Polly Klaas: Kidnapped	7.2	101
2	Above the Law	7.0	86
3	Human Prey	6.9	77
4	Death in Alaska	7.3	71
5	Deadly Paradise	6.9	62
6	The True Story of Mississippi Burning	7.7	66
7	The Crazy Don	7.0	58
8	Killing Spree	7.1	60
9	Murdering Cowboy	6.8	56
10	The Unabomber	7.3	74
11	Melissa Brannen: Missing	6.9	60
12	The World Trade Center Bombing	6.9	53
13	John Gotti: Convicted	6.8	46

Season 2 (1999)

7.32 avg 18 episodes 7.5 → 7.3 50 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Model Killer	7.5	65
2	Hired Gun	7.2	49
3	Cat and Mouse	7.5	56
4	Cracking the Cartel	7.1	38
5	A Stranger in Town	7.5	56
6	A Hunter's Game	7.5	55
7	The Dixie Mafia	7.0	52
8	Shattered Shield	7.6	47
9	Blood Brothers	7.0	45
10	Crime Spree	7.6	45
11	Family Secrets	7.0	41
12	Master Plan	7.0	41
13	Firefight	7.6	50
14	Killer Abroad	7.9	44
15	Moving Target	6.7	36
16	Deadly Mission	7.2	39
17	Cop Killer	7.5	42
18	.22 Caliber Killer	7.3	42

Season 3 (2000)

7.23 avg 18 episodes 7.4 → 7.5 50 min avg

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Driven to Kill	7.4	56
2	Deadly Obsession	7.6	46
3	First and Kennedy Street Crew	7.6	38
4	Terror in Disguise	7.4	38
5	Deadly Trail	7.2	40
6	The Predator	7.5	55
7	Dishonored	7.1	41
8	Millionaire Murder	6.7	36
9	Deadly Business	7.2	33
10	Temple of Fear	7.2	39
11	Silent Strike	7.5	39
12	Deadly Stranger	7.6	38
13	Backstage Murder	6.8	39
14	Under Fire	6.8	33
15	Manhunt	7.4	41
16	Hunter's Target	6.6	38
17	No Remorse	7.1	32
18	The C-11 Squad	7.5	37

Season 4 (2001)

6.98 avg 18 episodes 7.1 → 6.8 50 min avg

Season 4 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Search for Lisa Rene	7.1	42
2	Hidden Agenda	6.7	29
3	Small Town Terror	6.8	33
4	A Family Torn	6.6	34
5	Vanished	6.6	33
6	Deadly Heist	7.0	35
7	Unlawful Flight	6.7	39
8	Deadly Secrets	7.4	42
9	Death in the Delta	6.8	33
10	Lost Boys	6.7	34
11	Deadly Threat	6.6	35
12	Evil Intent	7.6	37
13	The Coffee Shop Murders	7.5	37
14	Without Remorse	7.4	34
15	Global Pursuit	6.8	34
16	Betrayed	7.5	37
17	When Seconds Count	7.1	39
18	Held for Ransom	6.8	39

Season 5 (2002)

6.81 avg 18 episodes 7.3 → 6.5 50 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 5 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Price of Greed	7.3	31
2	Caught in the Act	6.8	32
3	In Pursuit	6.7	30
4	High Stakes	6.7	33
5	Home Invaders	7.3	39
6	Tracks of a Killer	7.4	38
7	Lawless	6.8	28
8	Cruel Revenge	6.3	31
9	Held Hostage	6.6	27
10	The Initiation	6.2	34
11	Dark Woods	7.2	36
12	Domestic Terror	6.4	30
13	Fatal Friendship	7.1	28
14	Death Pact	7.0	27
15	Broken Trust	6.5	22
16	Criminal Enterprise	7.2	34
17	Fateful Crossing	6.5	25
18	Deadly Influence	6.5	27

Season 6 (2003)

6.92 avg 18 episodes 7.2 → 6.5 50 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 6 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Without Mercy	7.2	39
2	Dead Run	7.1	31
3	Brutal Abduction	6.6	33
4	Radical Agenda	6.5	27
5	The Killing Zone	6.5	30
6	Deadly Takeover	6.7	29
7	The Perfect Heist	7.5	33
8	Brotherhood of Hate	6.5	25
9	Killer Instinct	7.0	23
10	The Atlanta Prison Riot	7.2	33
11	No Place to Hide	6.7	22
12	A Bitter End	7.1	25
13	Dangerous Gamble	7.5	27
14	Dangerous Takedown	7.2	22
15	Inside the Bureau	6.1	21
16	Radical Resistance	7.1	30
17	Forced Entry	7.5	29
18	Operation Goldenrod	6.5	25

Season 7 (2004)

6.61 avg 18 episodes 5.7 → 7.3 50 min avg

Big finale

Season 7 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Voice of Terror	5.7	26
2	Dangerous Cause	6.5	23
3	The Great Philly Mob War	6.9	28
4	The Shootist	7.0	22
5	Rebellion in Paradise	6.3	24
6	Terror for Sale	6.5	25
7	Death of a Diplomat	6.2	25
8	Deadly Payout	7.0	27
9	Operation Seaload	6.7	27
10	Crackdown	6.6	24
11	Brothers Betrayed	6.7	23
12	Stolen Identity	6.2	23
13	Robin the Hood	6.3	28
14	Independence Day Breakout	6.5	28
15	Bad Company	6.2	23
16	Ivy League Murders	7.2	23
17	Sniper at Home	7.2	26
18	Final Takedown	7.3	28