CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” Photos Preview A High-Stakes Nuclear Threat Airs Tonight on CBS

CIA Season 1 Episode 8 photos for “Orbital” preview a high-stakes new mission as the CBS drama airs tonight, Monday, April 20. The episode airs from 10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and will also be available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Premium subscribers, or on-demand the day after airing for Essential subscribers).

In CIA Season 1 Episode 8, when a crashed satellite containing dangerous nuclear material disappears, Bill and Colin team up with an undercover Gina to recruit the help of a retired arms dealer in a race against time to track it down.

CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” raises the stakes with a global threat tied to missing nuclear material, pushing the team into a dangerous investigation that spans multiple players and hidden agendas. With time running out, the episode promises high tension and unpredictable twists.

In last week’s episode, “Elimination Game,” Bill and Colin were tasked with handling security for an international soccer match when a bomb threat triggered a high-stakes investigation.

Catch up on all the photos from the previous episode here:
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When Does CIA Season 1 Episode 8 Air?

CIA
Orbital” – Episode 108
Airs: Monday, April 20 (10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT)
Network: CBS Television Network
Streaming: Available live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, and on-demand the day after airing for Paramount+ Essential subscribers

WRITTEN BY: Ben Dubash
DIRECTED BY: Ken Girotti

GUEST STAR: Donal Logue as Jonah Le’ Roux, a retired arms dealer

This mission could have global consequences. Scroll down to see all the photos from “Orbital.”

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

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Scroll down to see all the CIA Season 1 Episode 8 photos from “Orbital.”

CIA Season 1 Episode 8 Photos “Orbital”

CIA Season 1 Episode 8 "Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 "Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian and Donal Logue as Jonah Le’roux. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian and Donal Logue as Jonah Le’roux. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 "Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass and Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass and Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 "Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 "Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass and Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CIA Season 1 Episode 8 “Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass and Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian and Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian and Tom Ellis as CIA Case Officer Colin Glass. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Orbital" -- CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Orbital” — CBS Original Series CIA, scheduled to air on Monday, April 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Special Agent Bill Goodman. Photo: Mark Schafer/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.