Unforgettable Collaborations: Jaw-Dropping FBI Crossover Cameos from beloved Dick Wolf TV Show Characters

Summary

Characters from Dick Wolf's FBI franchise, including FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, frequently appear in crossover episodes with the original FBI series.

Chicago PD's Hailey Upton, portrayed by Tracy Spiridakos, had a guest appearance in episode 19 of FBI's second season. She collaborated with the FBI team on a murder investigation.

Various characters from the FBI franchise, such as Jess LaCroix, Tali Skye LaCroix, Kenny Crosby, Sheryll Barnes, Hana Gibson, Clinton Skye, Remy Scott, Jamie Kellett, Andre Raines, and Cameron Vo, have also appeared in episodes of FBI or crossover events.

Dick Wolf, the acclaimed television producer, has become the master of network procedural television series. His expertise lies in orchestrating crossovers between his shows, particularly those that revolve around the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The CBS crime drama series, which debuted in 2018 and recently concluded its fifth season in 2023, follows the daily operations of an FBI unit in New York City. Given its intriguing background and captivating storylines, it comes as no surprise that characters from other Wolf Entertainment projects often make appearances in FBI and engage with its characters.

The cast of FBI includes talented actors such as Missy Peregrym portraying Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Omar Adom "OA" Zidan, Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine, Alana de la Garza as Isobel Castille, John Boyd as Stuart Scola, and Katherine Renee Kane as Tiffany Wallace. Building upon the success of the first season, CBS commissioned two spinoff series — FBI: Most Wanted, which premiered in 2020, and FBI: International, which debuted in 2021. Given that all three shows belong to the same network, it is logical for characters from the FBI franchise to intertwine with one another. However, there is also another noteworthy cameo that solidifies the notion that a separate Dick Wolf franchise exists within the same universe as FBI.

12 Hailey Upton - Chicago PD

11 Jess LaCroix - FBI: Most Wanted

Tracy Spiridakos portrayed Detective Hailey Upton in Dick Wolf's Chicago PD, a popular show in the One Chicago franchise. In a special crossover episode of FBI season 2, episode 19, Upton, a member of the Intelligence Unit in Chicago PD, collaborated with the FBI team to solve a murder case. This episode, which served as the season finale due to the production shut down caused by the coronavirus pandemic, featured Upton as a temporary replacement for Agent Maggie Bell, who was on an undercover assignment. Throughout the hour, Upton and OA, her temporary partner, clashed due to their contrasting investigative methods.

Supervisory Special Agent Jess LaCroix, portrayed by Julian McMahon, was a key character in FBI: Most Wanted, the first spinoff of the FBI series. He made his debut in FBI season 1, episode 18, which served as a pilot for the spinoff. The plot of the spinoff revolves around the FBI's Fugitive Task Force, which is led by LaCroix. When a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer murdered his family and escaped, the FBI team had to collaborate with the FBI: Most Wanted unit. In addition to his role in the spinoff, McMahon also made guest appearances as LaCroix in two other FBI episodes: season 2, episode 18, and season 4, episode 1.

10 Tali Skye LaCroix - FBI: Most Wanted

Jess LaCroix's daughter, Tali Skye LaCroix, made an appearance in the backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted within the FBI series. YaYa Gosselin portrayed the character, establishing the bond between LaCroix and his daughter in the first season episode. Following the death of LaCroix's wife and Tali's mother, and his demanding schedule as a Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI, Tali primarily received care from her maternal grandparents. Tali later had a brief appearance during the crossover in the second season of FBI.

9 Kenny Crosby - FBI: Most Wanted

Meet Kellan Lutz, the actor who plays Special Agent Kenny Crosby, in the CBS show FBI: Most Wanted. Crosby, a former soldier in the United States Army, joined LaCroix's FBI Fugitive Task Force. Just like LaCroix, Lutz's character left the show in its third season. However, Crosby made two more appearances in crossovers, one in FBI season 2 and another in season 4, before bidding farewell to the task force.

8 Sheryll Barnes - FBI: Most Wanted

Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, portrayed by Roxy Sternberg, made three guest appearances in the main series FBI: Most Wanted. Initially introduced in FBI season 1, episode 18, alongside her fellow team members, Barnes subsequently starred in two additional FBI crossover episodes: season 2, episode 18, and season 5, episode 17. Prior to joining the bureau, Barnes served as a detective in the New York Police Department, specializing in undercover work. Consequently, each crossover episode showcased Barnes' distinctive skill set.

7 Hana Gibson - FBI: Most Wanted

Hana Gibson, portrayed by Keisha Castle-Hughes, plays a crucial role as the analyst/hacker in the FBI: Most Wanted team. As a special agent with the FBI, she was first introduced in the spinoff's backdoor pilot — FBI season 1, episode 18, where she joined forces with the Fugitive Task Force team. Throughout the second and fifth seasons' crossovers of the CBS crime drama series, this skilled intelligence analyst also made notable appearances.

6 Clinton Skye - FBI: Most Wanted

The fourth and final member to join FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jess LaCroix's team of the Fugitive Task Force in their debut during episode 18 of season 1 was Special Agent Clinton Skye. Portrayed by Nathaniel Arcand, Skye not only served on the team but also had a personal connection as LaCroix's brother-in-law, being the brother of his deceased wife. While Arcand's character only appeared in the backdoor pilot of FBI: Most Wanted in season 1, he left the show by season 2.

5 Remy Scott - FBI: Most Wanted

After the unfortunate demise of Jess LaCroix in season 3 of FBI: Most Wanted, the Fugitive Task Force's Supervisory Special Agent position was taken over by Remy Scott, portrayed by Dylan McDermott, in the CBS series. Scott's debut appearance took place in FBI season 5 as part of a thrilling three-part crossover event in April 2023, which included the parent show and its two spinoffs. In the crossover, the Supervisory Special Agent played a crucial role in resolving a high-stakes international case.

4 Scott Forrester - FBI: International

Since the success of FBI and FBI: Most Wanted, Dick Wolf and his production company have commissioned a second spinoff called FBI: International. This new series features Luke Kleintank in the role of Supervisory Special Agent Scott Forrester, who leads the bureau's International Fly Team. Unlike the other two shows, FBI: International did not have a backdoor pilot. However, viewers had already been introduced to Forrester prior to his cameo appearance in episode 17 of FBI season 5.

3 Jamie Kellett - FBI: International

In FBI season 5, episode 17, viewers were introduced to Special Agent Jamie Kellett, portrayed by Heida Reed. Kellett, a member of Scott Forrester's International Fly Team, played a pivotal role in the three-part crossover event. As Forrester's trusted second in command, Kellett's involvement came as no surprise. Having worked alongside Forrester for five years, the two share a special bond. Moreover, Reed's character holds a significant position as one of the main characters in FBI: International.

2 Andre Raines - FBI: International

Carter Redwood, who portrays the character Special Agent Andre Raines in the popular TV series FBI: International, made a surprise appearance in FBI's fifth season, in episode 17. Collaborating with the esteemed New York FBI unit and the accomplished Fugitive Task Force, Redwood's character and his team joined forces to effectively neutralize a grave terrorist threat. As Raines possesses a background in accounting, he skillfully employs his expertise to assist the FBI in their critical missions.

1 Cameron Vo - FBI: International

In addition, it is worth noting that Vinessa Vidotto, known for her portrayal of Special Agent Cameron Vo in FBI: International, made an appearance in an episode of FBI's three-part crossover in 2023. Vo, a highly driven graduate from West Point, is the newest addition to the International Fly Team in the spinoff's inaugural season. While Vo only had a single episode stint on the main series, the future of the FBI franchise appears promising, paving the way for potential future cameo appearances for Vo.