Brace yourself: Tuesday’s TV lineup is packed with notable returns, guest appearances, and a fresh premiere series that puts a quirky twist on crime-solving. Here’s a refreshed, beginner-friendly rewrite that keeps every key detail and adds a touch more context and clarity.
Bold take: Tuesday brings a blend of familiar favorites and new hooks, from a South Florida private investigator story to a high-stakes NCIS arc—and yes, Martin Clunes makes a memorable visit to Best Medicine. And the NCIS-verse isn’t resting either. Now, more detail so you know exactly what to set your reminders for.
ABC
What to Watch on Tuesday: Scott Speedman stars as R.J. Decker in a new chapter, Doc Martin’s Martin Clunes stops by Best Medicine, and the NCIS universe returns from its mid-season break.
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Showtimes for March 3, 2026
3:00 AM ET
Bruce Bruce: I Ain’t Playin
Netflix
In his Netflix special, the longtime comedian riffs on family dynamics, fame, and the modern meanings of flirtation and foreplay, balancing old-school humor with current norms.
8:00 PM ET
100 Day Dream Home
HGTV
Season 8 premiere: A century’s flood damage challenges a Florida home renovation project, yet Brian and Mika push forward with plans to move, rebuilding and updating the flooded property as part of their dream home project.
Best Medicine
Fox
When Martin’s parents make an unplanned visit, Martin suspects his father—portrayed by Doc Martin veteran Martin Clunes—might be concealing a serious health issue.
NCIS
CBS
On her first NCIS: Elite mission, Knight is tasked with locating and arresting Eleanor Bishop; Bishop seeks Torres’s help, reuniting the pair for the first time since her abrupt departure nearly five years ago.
Summer House
Bravo
West doubts Ciara would accept Jesse’s romantic overture, but Lindsay isn’t so sure; Ciara parades through the party dressed as a plague rat as part of the night’s antics.
Will Trent
ABC
Under Iantha Richardson’s direction: A witness’s confession forces Ormewood, Angie, and Faith to revisit a death-row case, while Will and Ava’s dinner plans explode into chaos after a theft accusation.
9:00 PM ET
Doc
Fox
Richard seeks redemption while treating a worn-out food-delivery worker; Amy and TJ tackle a case involving a renowned medical malpractice lawyer, leading to unexpected twists.
High Potential
ABC
The team investigates a late-night luxury car heist that ends in a deadly outcome, revealing a web of clues and multiple suspects; meanwhile, Morgan wrestles with mixed feelings as Ava turns her attention to her future.
NCIS: Origins
CBS
Gibbs’ Vegas elopement sparks questions about the future as the team probes a movie-theater bombing connected to the compounds where Mason is staying.
Vanderpump Rules
Bravo
Season 12 Reunion (Part 1 of 2): Audrey and Angelica clash over a recent feud; Venus discusses his last relationship; Chris responds to cheating allegations.
10:00 PM ET
NCIS: Sydney
CBS
A team heads to an Antarctica research base to uncover why a climate scientist killed a colleague just before polar night—and they must escape before their plane engine freezes, trapping them in darkness for six months.
R.J. Decker
ABC
Series premiere: In a fresh twist on Carl Hiaasen’s Double Whammy, Scott Speedman plays a disgraced former newspaper photographer who reinvented himself as a private investigator, navigating the colorful but crime-ridden world of South Florida.
"But here’s where the intrigue deepens…" This Tuesday lineup isn’t just about new episodes; it’s about watching seasoned pros step into new roles and a debut that could redefine how we root for a flawed-but-trying hero. Do you think R.J. Decker will live up to the hype, or will the South Florida crime scene overwhelm him? Share your thoughts in the comments.
