Tuesday TV Treats: NCIS, Law & Order, and More on 5USA
This Tuesday, 5USA offers a lineup that keeps crime‑drama fans hooked while giving you a light shopping break and a quick entertainment news recap.
Ideal World Shopping – 05:00–08:00
Start your day with a 3‑hour shopping block. 
“Ideal World Shopping – For All Your Shopping Needs” runs from 05:00 to 08:00, a solid way to browse deals if you’re a fan of teleshopping.
Entertainment News on 5 – 08:00–08:10
A 10‑minute snapshot of the entertainment world. 
“A daily round‑up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world.” It’s a quick refresher before the main dramas.
NCIS – 08:10–19:00
The NCIS team keeps the momentum going from 08:10 to 19:00 with a full slate of episodes. 
Episodes include “When Gibbs’s plan backfires” (S3 Ep3), “The corpse of a buried‑alive man” (S3 Ep4), “The fatal shooting of an officer” (S3 Ep5), “A teenage bomb threat” (S3 Ep18), “A missing marine’s frozen body” (S3 Ep19), and “A Pentagon cryptographer’s apparent suicide” (S3 Ep20). The series is a reliable choice for fans of procedural crime stories, and the long stretch keeps viewers engaged through the afternoon.
Law & Order – 19:00–20:00
After NCIS, the classic “Law & Order” picks up at 19:00. 
S7 Ep11 tackles a bully and a girl’s suicide, S7 Ep12 exposes a loan company’s sleazy practices, and S7 Ep13 follows a wealthy man’s murder and inheritance dispute. It remains solid, one of the better options for evening viewing.
New: Law & Order: Special Victims – 20:00–21:00
The new episode of the Special Victims series starts at 20:00. 
It’s about two women taken hostage and a tense standoff, a reliable addition for those who enjoy courtroom drama.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – 21:00–23:55
From 21:00 to 23:55, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” gives you a mix of personal trauma and investigative work. Episodes include a cab driver assault (S20 Ep21), a feud between rappers (S20 Ep22), a sexual assault investigation (S20 Ep9), and a murder of a new author (S20 Ep10). The series stays consistent in its storytelling style.
Beauty and the Beast – 23:55–02:55
The show starts at 23:55 and runs through the midnight hours. 
Episode S2 Ep5 features a high school reunion blast, while S2 Ep6 dives into family drama and a high‑profile beast. It offers a lighter tone after the heavy crime dramas.
Entertainment News on 5 – 02:50–03:00
A final 10‑minute recap at 02:50 to wrap up the night. 
It’s a quick way to stay informed before the teleshopping block.
Teleshopping – 03:00–05:00
A 2‑hour teleshopping slot from 03:00 to 05:00. No image is available in the source.
Ideal World Shopping – 05:00–08:00
The day starts over again with the same 3‑hour shopping block. “Ideal World Shopping – For All Your Shopping Needs” returns to give you another chance to shop.
Bottom line: NCIS offers the most extensive crime drama hours on the schedule, while Law & Order keeps the classic procedural appeal. Light shopping and quick news segments give viewers a break from intense storytelling, making the day balanced for different tastes.