CBS has released photos for CIA Season 1 Episode 5, “Deep Cover,” airing tonight, Monday, March 23, 2026 from 10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT. In the episode, Colin and Bill are pulled into a high-stakes case after a cyber engineer and her family are killed in a targeted attack, forcing them to act quickly before the perpetrators strike again.

As the investigation unfolds, the case leads into a complex web of cyber threats and hidden motives, raising the stakes for the team as they race against time to prevent further violence. The episode promises another intense installment of the new CBS drama, blending action with timely themes around cybersecurity and global threats.

Tune-In

CIA Season 1 Episode 5, “Deep Cover,” airs tonight (Monday, March 23, 2026) from 10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The episode will also stream on Paramount+ live and on-demand for Premium subscribers, and on-demand the next day for Essential subscribers.

Episode Details

Series: CIA
Season: 1
Episode: 5
Title: “Deep Cover”
Airdate: March 23, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT
Network: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+

Written By: Richard Sweren
Directed By: Jon Cassar

CIA CAST

The series stars:

Tom Ellis as CIA Agent Colin Glass
Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman
Necar Zadegan as Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard
Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian

More CIA Coverage

For more news, previews, and episode photos from CIA, be sure to explore all of our coverage of the CBS espionage drama. The series follows CIA operatives navigating high-stakes global missions while balancing the personal and professional risks that come with intelligence work.

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Previous Episode Photos

Before CIA Season 1 Episode 5, “Deep Cover,” airs tonight, revisit last week’s episode with photos from CIA Season 1 Episode 4, “Forced Labor.” In the episode, Colin and Bill uncovered an international operation tied to human trafficking, forcing them to navigate a dangerous network while balancing personal stakes and high-pressure decisions.

View the full gallery:
https://seat42f.com/cia-season-1-episode-4-photos-forced-labor/

CIA has already been renewed for Season 2 after its premiere pulled in 8.4 million viewers across platforms, signaling a strong start for the CBS drama.

https://seat42f.com/cia-renewed-season-2-cbs-ratings/

Scroll down to see all the CIA Season 1 Episode 5 photos from “Deep Cover.”