They chase criminals, stop bombs, and save lives on screen — but when the cameras stop rolling, the stars of CBS’s FBItrade badges for bedtime stories. Behind the intense action and high-stakes drama lies something even more powerful: family.

From Missy Peregrym’s son who dreams of catching bad guys like mom, to Jeremy Sisto’s daughter who’s already writing songs, and John Boyd’s chaotic but joy-filled life with four kids, these beloved actors prove that the toughest agents often have the softest hearts.

MISSY PEREGRYM — THE SUPERMOM WHO BALANCES GUNFIGHTS AND GOODNIGHT KISSES

On screen, she’s the fearless Agent Maggie Bell. Off screen, Missy Peregrym is a devoted mother of two — son Otis and daughter Marnie — with her husband, actor Tom Oakley.

Filming FBI in New York while raising toddlers isn’t easy, but Missy does it with grace (and a lot of coffee). She admits motherhood changed her entire outlook: “It made me patient, it made me real — and it made me stronger than any role ever could.”

Otis, meanwhile, is already stealing the spotlight at home. He’s obsessed with pretending to “catch bad guys,” just like mom. “He says he wants to be my partner on FBI someday,” Missy laughed. “Guess I’ll have to clear it with CBS!”

ZEEKO ZAKI — THE QUIET ROLE MODEL WITH BIG FAMILY DREAMS

As Agent OA Zidan, Zeeko Zaki is the calm, disciplined backbone of the team. Off camera, the Egyptian-American actor is deeply connected to his roots and family values.

While he doesn’t have children yet, Zeeko says he can’t wait for fatherhood:“My parents taught me what resilience and gratitude mean. I want my future kids to grow up with that same strength.”

For now, he pours that love into his “FBI family” — both on set and among fans who see him as a symbol of representation and pride.

JEREMY SISTO — THE CREATIVE DAD WHO LETS HIS KIDS LEAD

He may play the serious Assistant Special Agent Jubal Valentine, but at home, Jeremy Sisto’s life is all laughter, music, and messy art projects.

He and his wife Addie Lane are raising two children — Charlie-Ballerina and Sebastian — in what he calls “a home full of creativity and chaos.” Jeremy says: “My daughter writes songs, my son builds worlds with Legos. They remind me that storytelling isn’t just for television.”

When filming gets tough, Jeremy says his kids keep him grounded: “After chasing bad guys all day, hearing ‘Dad, can you help with homework?’ is the best reality check.”

ALANA DE LA GARZA — THE BOSS LADY WHO LEADS WITH LOVE

She commands the FBI office as Isobel Castille, but at home, Alana De La Garza is simply “Mom.” Married to writer Michael Roberts, she’s raising two children who often visit her on set — and love every second of it.

She says her kids’ curiosity about her work inspires her: “They’ll ask, ‘Mom, are you really catching bad guys today?’ and I tell them — in a way, yes. But my biggest job is teaching you to be kind.”

Motherhood, she adds, made her a better leader both on and off screen.

JOHN BOYD — FOUR KIDS, ONE CHAOTICLY BEAUTIFUL LIFE

As Agent Stuart Scola, John Boyd solves cases under pressure. At home, he faces a tougher challenge — parenting fourkids!

He and wife Nicole Vicius, an actress and artist, embrace the madness. “Coming home to four kids keeps you humble,” he joked. “You think you’re the boss? Try negotiating with a four-year-old.”

Boyd says fatherhood keeps him grounded in an industry full of egos: “Family reminds me who I am — not what I play.”

SHANTEL VANSANTEN — THE STEPMOM WHO WON HEARTS

She joined the series in Season 4 as Agent Nina Chase, and off-screen, Shantel VanSanten has embraced an even bigger role — stepmom to her husband Victor Webster’s son.

She calls it “the most rewarding role of my life,” saying the experience has taught her empathy and patience — traits that even shape how she plays Nina.

THE FBI CAST: FAMILY ON AND OFF THE SET

What fans love most? The sense that the cast truly is a family. Between long shooting days, real friendships, and milestones shared off-camera — from Missy’s maternity leave to Alana’s parenting advice — this team has built something special.

Missy once said, “We don’t just act like a team — we live like one.”

THE NEXT GENERATION OF FBI STARS?

With Missy Peregrym’s son already dreaming of joining the show and Jeremy Sisto’s daughter eyeing the stage, fans can’t help but imagine a mini FBI someday.

As one fan joked online: “Give it 15 years — ‘FBI: Next Generation’ practically writes itself!”

THE FINAL WORD: HEROES AT HOME

They may play agents on screen, but their real heroism begins after the director yells “cut.” From bedtime stories to real-life lessons about courage and compassion, the stars of FBI prove that family is the truest mission of all.

Because behind every badge… there’s a heartbeat waiting at home.