A high-stakes chemical bombing plot drives the narrative of CBS’s CIA Season 2, Episode 3, titled “Radio Active.” Scheduled to air on Monday, October 9, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the episode follows a joint CIA-FBI task force as they rush against the clock to prevent an imminent attack at an undisclosed location in New York City.
Decoding a Dangerous Threat in New York City
In “Radio Active,” the clandestine task force faces a formidable splinter cell plotting a chemical attack. To thwart the operation, agents Colin Glass and Bill Goodman must collaborate with an unlikely ally: an old-school code breaker who lives with severe agoraphobia. Together, they attempt to decipher a complex cipher described as seemingly impossible to crack.
The episode was written by Alex Berger and directed by Milena Govich. The core cast features Tom Ellis as rogue CIA Agent Colin Glass, Nick Gehlfuss as by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman, Necar Zadegan as Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard, and Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian.
Personal Tensions Rise Behind the Scenes
While the team fights to safeguard national security, personal complications threaten to derail their focus. Colin wrestles with the controversial return of Toni to the field, questioning her loyalties and past actions. Meanwhile, Bill braces himself for the fallout and response from his partner, Katie, following his recent, life-altering confession about his true career in the agency.
Key Episode Details
- Series Title: CIA
- Season and Episode: Season 2, Episode 3 (“Radio Active”)
- Air Date: Monday, October 9, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
- Network: CBS / Streaming on Paramount+
- Writer: Alex Berger
- Director: Milena Govich
As the task force races through the streets of New York, the combination of high-octane spycraft and deep-seated personal drama puts every member of the unit under intense pressure. Viewers can catch the broadcast live on CBS or stream episodes on demand via Paramount+.
