Defector

S08E22·7.9·May 18, 2026·1h·CBS

The theft of a bioweapon from an unwitting defector forces the team to work with an old foe to secure the lethal pathogen and prevent an outbreak in N.Y.C.

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#2In Season 8of 22 rated episodes

#44All-timeof 157 rated episodes

+0.2vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.7

2026First airedMay 18, 2026

Guest stars

Taylor Anthony Milleras Analyst Kelly Moran

Vedette Limas Analyst Elise Taylor

James Chenas Analyst Ian Lim

Claire Coffeeas Anna Vorpe

Curtiss Cookas Assistant Director in Charge Lawrence Green

Casey Deidrickas Devon Reinhardt

Victoria Cartagenaas Charlie Martinez

Graham Shielsas Jaco Coetzee

Samantha Ashleyas Tanya Mills

Darius Jacksonas Angry Passenger

Johnny Kulegianas Dr. Sadiq Abadi

Mu-Shaka Bensonas Teddy Nevado

Daniel Joseph Pennacchias Bradley McCoy

Angelina Adamas CDC Official

Crew

Alex ChappleDirector

Aaron GinsburgWriter

Eduardo Javier CantoWriter

Ryan MaldonadoWriter

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