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Tuesday on 5USA: Action, Crime, and Reality \u2013 Your Must?Watch Guide<\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re looking to keep your evening lively, 5USA\u2019s Tuesday lineup delivers a solid mix of drama, crime, and reality?style shows. Below is a quick rundown of the key programmes, plus a short opinion on each one to help you decide what to hit play on.<\/p>\n

NCIS \u2013 The Team Re?examines an Ambush<\/h2>\n

The NCIS team re?examines an ambush on a group of Special Ops snipers in Iraq after an American couple is attacked in the same area six months later. (S13 Ep18)<\/p>\n

Still engaging, the episode keeps the familiar tension alive while exploring new angles on the original case.<\/p>\n

\"NCIS\" <\/p>\n

NCIS \u2013 The Wife and the Accusation<\/h2>\n

The wife and a mistress of a Navy Public Affairs officer both accuse each other of his murder, so the team must work out who is lying. (S13 Ep19)<\/p>\n

Still entertaining, the episode offers a classic whodunnit feel with a political twist.<\/p>\n

\"NCIS\" <\/p>\n

NCIS \u2013 Identity Theft and Political Blackmail<\/h2>\n

After Tony\u2019s identity is stolen, the fake Special Agent DiNozzos begin blackmailing senators. (S13 Ep20)<\/p>\n

Releases a fresh layer of intrigue, holding up well for fans of political drama.<\/p>\n

\"NCIS\" <\/p>\n

Law & Order \u2013 Election Day Murder<\/h2>\n

When a campaign volunteer is found murdered close to election day, the team find themselves investigating much more than just dirty politics. (S20 Ep 11)<\/p>\n

Provides a reliable thriller that keeps the stakes high.<\/p>\n

\"Law <\/p>\n

Law & Order \u2013 Journalist Murder<\/h2>\n

While investigating the murder of a journalist, the team discovers that a well?known chat?show host is being blackmailed for her unconventional sex life. (S20 Ep 12)<\/p>\n

Still engaging, the episode threads media and crime in a satisfying way.<\/p>\n

\"Law <\/p>\n

Law & Order \u2013 School Rivalry<\/h2>\n

Two teenagers from an underachieving high school are accused of murdering a student from a rival school. (S20 Ep 14)<\/p>\n

Offers a one?of?the?better?options look into teen crime and its repercussions.<\/p>\n

\"Law <\/p>\n

Law & Order \u2013 Congressional Candidate<\/h2>\n

Bernard and Cosgrove investigate the murder of a congressional candidate. (S21 Ep5)<\/p>\n

Stays reliable with a political thriller angle that fits the schedule.<\/p>\n

\"Law <\/p>\n

Law & Order \u2013 Overdose Mystery<\/h2>\n

When a young man is found dead of an apparent overdose, Dixon fiercely pursues a homicide investigation as an old unsolved case comes back to haunt her. (S21 Ep6)<\/p>\n

Still entertaining, the episode links past and present in a classic crime?drama fashion.<\/p>\n

\"Law <\/p>\n

Law & Order \u2013 School Headmaster Shooting<\/h2>\n

Bernard and Cosgrove investigate several suspects in the shooting of a school headmaster. (S21 Ep7)<\/p>\n

Offers a reliable investigative narrative.<\/p>\n

\"Law <\/p>\n

Law & Order: SVU \u2013 College Counsellor<\/h2>\n

The team investigates the murder of a college counsellor who volunteered at a centre for soldiers tortured in Iraq. (S9 Ep 5)<\/p>\n

Still engaging, the episode deepens the unit\u2019s focus on vulnerable victims.<\/p>\n

\"SVU\" <\/p>\n

Law & Order: SVU \u2013 Serial Killer Signature<\/h2>\n

A body is found that bears the grisly hallmarks of an imprisoned serial killer\u2019s signature style. (S9 Ep 6)<\/p>\n

Releases a reliable suspenseful tone for long?time fans.<\/p>\n

\"SVU\" <\/p>\n

Law & Order: SVU \u2013 Missing Child<\/h2>\n

A missing child case leads Stabler and Novak to use unorthodox methods. (S8 Ep 15)<\/p>\n

Still entertaining, it highlights the unit\u2019s creative approach.<\/p>\n

\"SVU\" <\/p>\n

Law & Order: SVU \u2013 Brother Search<\/h2>\n

Benson\u2019s preoccupation with her long?lost brother jeopardises the hunt for a serial rapist. (S8 Ep 16)<\/p>\n

Still engaging, the episode merges personal stakes with a crime investigation.<\/p>\n

\"SVU\" <\/p>\n

New: Law & Order \u2013 Folk Hero<\/h2>\n

Brady works with an ex?colleague to find a murder suspect turned folk hero who appears omnipresent. (S24 Ep16)<\/p>\n

This one offers a reliable twist on the classic procedural format.<\/p>\n

\"New <\/p>\n

Bull \u2013 Medical Marijuana<\/h2>\n

Bull helps a doctor who crossed state lines to purchase a marijuana?derived oil to treat her patients in Virginia, where the oil is illegal. (S2 Ep18)<\/p>\n

Still entertaining, the episode navigates legal gray areas with a light touch.<\/p>\n

\"Bull\" <\/p>\n

Bull \u2013 Identity Change<\/h2>\n

Bull helps a respectable man who was arrested for changing his identity after being the unwitting getaway driver in a fatal robbery years ago. (S2 Ep19)<\/p>\n

Releases a reliable, character?driven story.<\/p>\n

\"Bull\" <\/p>\n

Cops \u2013 High?Speed Pursuit<\/h2>\n

The rough terrain of a high?speed pursuit proves both dangerous and useful for deputies. (S33 Ep22)<\/p>\n

Still entertaining, the episode keeps the adrenaline high.<\/p>\n

\"Cops\" <\/p>\n

Entertainment News on 5<\/h2>\n

A daily round?up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world. (Multiple slots)<\/p>\n

Still reliable as a quick update on the entertainment landscape.<\/p>\n

\"Entertainment <\/p>\n

Bottom line: If you want solid procedural drama with a touch of reality, the NCIS and Law & Order blocks are your go?to. For a lighter beat, try Bull or Cops before the evening wraps up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n