What’s On 5USA Today Friday 24 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on 5USA today.
09:00
NCIS
S04E08
A former marine falls to his death
A former marine falls to his death from a hotel balcony, and investigations quickly lead to the discovery of another body. As Gibbs and the team dig deeper, they uncover evidence that points to the activities of a vice ring trafficking young girls. Mark Harmon, David McCallum, Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette star
10:00
NCIS
S04E09
McGee’s sister believes she has killed someone
McGee tries to help his sister, who believes she may have murdered someone – but is too traumatised and disorientated to remember exactly what happened. As the team investigates the connected case of a sailor’s death, Tony and Abby find themselves distracted by relationship problems. Drama, starring Sean Murray, Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette
11:00
NCIS
S04E10
FBI agents try to seize control of an investigation
Two FBI agents try to seize control of the team’s investigation into the discovery of a perfectly preserved body hidden in a chimney at a marine base. Reluctant to be ousted from the case, Gibbs agrees to work with them – and learns the victim was a serial killer responsible for the deaths of 14 people. Meanwhile, McGee’s literary efforts lead to discord with the others
12:00
Law & Order
S19E05
Lupo and Bernard investigate the murder of a tourist
Lupo and Bernard investigate the murder of a man visiting New York City to confront his past, but as they delve into the victim’s personal life, the case becomes complicated when all clues point to a revered sheriff. Meanwhile, McCoy faces competition when a new district attorney is nominated for election
13:00
Law & Order
S19E06
A famous memoir writer is killed
Lupo and Bernard investigate the murder of memoir writer Sweetie Ness. Clues initially lead them to suspect his stalker, agent and a groupie, but after digging deeper into the victim’s past, they begin to consider the possibility he was not who he claimed to be
14:00
Law & Order
S19E07
A complex case confuses the team
A woman’s murder leads Lupo and Bernard to learn she was secretly in conflict with her husband, going against his desire that their family lead an environmentally friendly life. The case is complicated further when a dead passenger and drugs turn up in the car she was using, with the complexity continuing in the courtroom as Cutter suspects someone has been tampering with evidence. Guest starring Ned Beatty (Deliverance) and Sherry Stringfield (ER)
15:00
Law & Order
S19E20
Two scientists are found stabbed to death following a fire
Lupo and Bernard investigate the murders of two scientists found stabbed to death following a fire. The evidence points to a mentally disturbed woman, but Cutter and Rubirosa suspect she may have been manipulated by someone else
16:00
Law & Order
S19E21
Lupo and Bernard investigate the murders of homeless men
The chief suspect in the murder of several homeless men appears to be a schizophrenic street performer. Detectives Lupo and Bernard’s problems compound when they find evidence suggesting a possible copycat is at work. Jeremy Sisto and Anthony Anderson star
17:00
NCIS
S04E23
A man is found dead in a taxi
Gibbs is made acting director while Jenny is attending an overseas conference. However, he decides to ignore his duties and investigate the murder of a man who arrived dead in a taxi at the team’s headquarters with no clues to his identity – except a mysterious list of names. Drama, starring Mark Harmon and Sean Murray
18:00
NCIS
S04E24
Tony and Jeanne are held hostage
Gibbs tries to find out why the agents are being forced by Homeland Security to take polygraph tests, while Tony and Jeanne are held hostage by a drug dealer. Elsewhere, Jenny returns from Europe to discover she has had a surprise visitor. Drama, starring Mark Harmon and Lauren Holly
19:00
NCIS
S05E01
Tony’s car is blown up
As the hunt for La Grenouille intensifies, Tony’s cover is blown and his car is later destroyed in an explosion, leaving the team convinced he has been killed. However, Ducky’s autopsy on the body of the driver reveals it was actually someone else who died in the blast
20:00
NCIS
S05E02
The agents search for a missing infant
The agents are called to the scene of a car accident in which a petty officer was killed. They discover a bullet wound in the body, as well as another victim at the bottom of a nearby ravine – a woman who was beaten to death. Ducky conducts an autopsy and makes a discovery that sets the agents off in search of a missing infant. Meanwhile, Tony is distracted by developments in his relationship with Jeanne
21:00
NCIS
S05E03
Gibbs’ ex-wife Stephanie is a witness in a murder case
Lt Col Mann arrives to assist with inquiries into the murder of a marine – a case that becomes personal for Gibbs when he learns one of the witnesses is his ex-wife Stephanie. The team discovers the prime suspect was having an affair with the dead man’s spouse, but the case is complicated by the revelation that the victim may have been selling top-secret military information. Starring Mark Harmon
22:00
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S04E21
A pre-op transsexual is suspected of murder
A woman is discovered in a bathroom next to the battered corpse of her boyfriend’s brother, and immediately becomes the prime suspect in his murder. However, the discovery she is a pre-op transsexual leaves the team with new questions to consider. Drama, starring Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay and Dann Florek
23:00
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S04E22
A serial rapist represents himself in court
A serial rapist represents himself in court and is released on bail, despite his first victim picking him out during an identity parade. Benson and Stabler refuse to give up the chase, but the criminal strikes again, and this time the result is murder. Fred Savage guest stars alongside Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay
23:55
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S04E07
The team hunts for a homicidal paedophile
The decomposing body of a five-year-old girl is found, leading to the revelation that a homicidal paedophile is on the loose. The subsequent disappearance of a second youngster leads to a race against time to save her from a similar fate. Gritty drama, starring Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay and Dann Florek
00:55
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S04E08
A comatose woman is raped
The rape of a woman in a coma leads the team to question a doctor whose stem cell research is funded by a billionaire with Parkinson’s disease. They discover the tycoon is working in tandem with the medic to find a cure, but the pair’s unethical procedures eventually come under scrutiny in court. Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay star
01:50
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
S10E07
A Broadway star falls to his death after his flying harness fails
Broadway star Marc Landry falls to his death after his flying harness fails during a performance of a play based on the Greek myth of Icarus. Goren and Eames are called in when it becomes clear the rigging had been tampered with, and the detectives talk to director Amanda Rollins about the significance of a bouquet of flowers with peacock feathers delivered to the victim. Goren also pays a visit to old friend and mythology lecturer Cleo Andrews for expert advice. Guest starring Cynthia Nixon and Patti Smith
02:50
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
S10E08
Last-ever episode. Twin brothers are found dead in a dating website’s offices
In the last-ever episode of the long-running crime drama, twins Parker and Thomas Gaffney are found dead in the offices of a successful internet dating website. It emerges they believed the company’s owner Danielle Magee had stolen their business idea after they employed her as a programmer and had filed a lawsuit against her. Goren attends his final therapy session and finds his future in the force is in question. Vincent D’Onofrio stars
03:35
Criminals: Caught on Camera
The use of CCTV to fight crime
Journalist Nick Wallis joins police forces around the nation to discover how CCTV and technological advances are helping to bring criminals to justice. The programme reveals how essential surveillance cameras have become in the fight against crime and features footage of people caught red-handed