What’s On 5USA Today Tuesday 28 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on 5USA today.
06:00
TJC
Home shopping
09:00
NCIS
S04E14
An arms dealer steals secret launch codes
The agents try to track down an arms dealer who has the launch codes for the Navy’s encrypted satellite defence system and is offering them to the highest bidder. In an attempt to win the confidence of the buyer, Ducky poses as an ageing Englishman trying to sell the information. Guest starring Armand Assante, with David McCallum and Mark Harmon
10:00
NCIS
S04E15
A sailor’s body is discovered in a disused restaurant
A sailor’s body is discovered in a disused restaurant, and his death is initially ascribed to an accidental drug overdose. However, Abby discovers a message written in blood on a laminated card found at the scene and realises he was murdered. Meanwhile, Jimmy continues to pursue a relationship with Agent Michelle Lee
11:00
NCIS
S04E16
A nuclear power plant inspector suffers radiation poisoning
A nuclear power plant inspector suffers radiation poisoning, forcing the team to consider the possibility that a foreign power deliberately targeted him. As the others investigate, Ziva spends time with the ailing victim – and begins to realise she is developing feelings for him. Drama, guest starring Matthew Marsden, with Cote de Pablo
12:00
Law & Order
S19E11
A trucking company owner is found dead
Lupo and Bernard investigate when a trucking company owner is found murdered. They suspect his business partner Stan Klein is the culprit when they discover his links to the Russian mob and a scheme to defraud the victim, but as the case comes to court it seems Klein’s son may have had reason to kill
12:55
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
13:00
Law & Order
S19E12
A troubled NYPD officer is killed
Lupo and Bernard investigate the death of a troubled NYPD officer, a man with mounting financial difficulties who was killed by colleagues after taking hostages at gunpoint. As the pair dig deeper into his life, they discover a stash of valuable documents in his apartment as well as a body, and the evidence leads to a man claiming to be the illegitimate son of a famous president
14:00
Law & Order
S19E13
A war widow is found unconscious in a bombed army recruitment centre
An investigation is launched when a war widow with a possible grudge against the army is found unconscious in the rubble of a bombed recruitment centre alongside her lifeless child. Lupo and Bernard begin their search for the bomber and encounter a number of suspects, including a man whose sister was killed in Iraq and the leader of a group of war protesters
15:00
Law & Order
S20E04
A woman who looks after children with learning difficulties is murdered
Lupo and Bernard struggle to establish a motive when a woman who adopted 10 children with learning difficulties is murdered. The duo question her husband, who discovered the body, before turning their attention to the youngsters – until information about an affair and the offer of a reality TV appearance sheds light on the case
16:00
Law & Order
S20E06
The owner of a fashion company is found dead
Lupo and Bernard investigate the death of fashion company owner Sid Maxwell, and question their initial conclusion of asphyxia when they meet photographer Terry Clark. The duo discover a suspicious website after learning Maxwell was using a fake identity
16:55
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
17:00
Law & Order
S20E07
A murdered woman is thought to have been involved with criminals
A wealthy woman is found dead in her apartment, but Lupo and Bernard are quick to dismiss the theory that the killer sought her money. Evidence suggests she was mixing with dangerous figures, among them a cartel, after suitcases filled with cash and drugs are found in the victim’s portfolio of properties
18:00
NCIS
S05E06
A sailor dies in mysterious circumstances on a research vessel
The unit is called to examine the mysterious death of a sailor serving on a research vessel engaged in a top-secret mission. The ship proves to have been abandoned by its crew, and Ducky discovers the victim died from a highly contagious virus – putting everyone presently on board at risk. Drama, starring David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly and Lauren Holly
19:00
NCIS
S05E07
Gibbs takes a case connected to his dead daughter
A childhood friend of Gibbs’ dead daughter is stalked by a marine who recently returned from Iraq, and asks the agent for help. Memories of his murdered family lead him to make the case a priority, but he acts on his initiative and leaves HQ without his badge, making DiNozzo fear he is risking his job for a personal vendetta. Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly star
20:00
NCIS
S05E08
An admiral is murdered
A taxi driver and an admiral working at the Pentagon are found executed by the side of a road, but the agents have trouble ascertaining a motive – until they uncover links to a woman searching for her missing husband, a political refugee from Africa. Meanwhile, McGee makes a discovery about his new girlfriend. Starring Sean Murray, Michael Weatherly and Mark Harmon
21:00
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S23E04
The SVU hunts for a serial rapist targeting mothers with young children
22:00
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
S08E04
The chief financial officer of a hedge fund is killed
The chief financial officer of a hedge fund is killed at a banquet where it is rumoured the company is about to be investigated for fraud. The CEO soon checks himself into a psychiatric treatment facility, where patients include one of his major investors, prompting Wheeler and Nichols to investigate the activities of the men’s psychiatrist
23:00
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S05E04
An undercover federal agent is murdered
Cabot investigates the rape and murder of an undercover federal agent, but receives death threats as the case proceeds toward trial. The arrest of a suspect connected with a Colombian drug cartel puts her under pressure to yield the case to the authorities. Drama, starring Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay and Stephanie March
23:55
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S05E05
A mother and her baby are murdered
A doctor takes a paternity test that could prove his guilt in the murders of a mother and her baby. The procedure appears to prove he is not the father – but does implicate him in several child molestation cases. Hard-hitting drama, starring Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay and Dann Florek
00:55
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
S04E20
The squad investigates a quadruple homicide
A quadruple homicide with sexual undertones marks the beginning of a killing spree that has the entire squad racing against the clock to prevent further murders. The investigation leads the detectives from one victim to another before the trail ends at a man with a painful secret. Crime drama, guest starring Frank Langella, Ian Somerhalder and Jason Ritter
01:50
The Blacklist
S01E05
The team hunts for a criminal planning to deliver a package to an Iranian spy
The team receives a tip-off that a criminal known as The Courier is about to deliver a high-value package to an Iranian spy. However, despite the lead, the hunt for the culprit proves challenging as nobody, including Red, knows what he looks like. During the investigation, Ressler finally starts to recognise Liz’s abilities, but before the pair can work together effectively, she becomes entwined in a kidnapping plot. Guest starring Robert Knepper (Prison Break, Heroes)
02:50
The Blacklist
S01E06
Red pursues a terrorist who has a lethal combination of talents
Red keeps his wits about him while pursuing a terrorist who has a lethal combination of talents, while Tom confronts the issue of his fake passports and suggests Liz hands them in to the FBI for investigation as he’s got nothing to hide
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
