5USA’s Crime Countdown: NCIS, Law & Order & More Light Up the Week
Monday 2026-11-02 kicks off with a full slate of crime drama. At 09:20, NCIS returns with episode 19 of season 8, followed by episode 20 at 10:15 and episode 21 at 11:15. NCIS continues to hold up well with its gripping plotlines. Later at 12:10, Law & Order offers episode 1 of season 17, and the series stays reliable through the next hour. At 15:05, another Law & Order episode keeps the tension high. For teens, Criminal Minds drops in at 00:00 with episode 10 of season 15, offering a psychological thriller that still entertains. Adults who enjoy procedural drama will find the NCIS block the highlight of the day.
Tuesday 2026-11-03 follows a similar pattern. NCIS starts at 09:20 with episode 10 of season 9, then episodes 11, 12, and 13 through 20:00. The show remains one of the better options for fans of military crime stories. The new series Law & Order: Organized Crime debuts at 22:00, giving viewers a fresh take on the franchise. Criminal Minds enters at 01:05 with episode 1 of season 16, which still holds up well for those looking for a deeper psychological dive. The day is ideal for adult audiences looking for complex narratives.
Wednesday 2026-11-04 brings the new Wild Cards at 21:00, offering a blend of drama and mystery that holds up well for those who like genre crossovers. The day also includes NCIS episodes 13–15 from 18:05 to 20:00, maintaining its reputation as a reliable crime drama. Law & Order continues with episodes 3–5 of season 17 from 16:10 to 18:05, keeping the pacing steady. Teen viewers may enjoy the lighter tone of the Wild Cards, while adults will appreciate the procedural depth of NCIS.
Thursday 2026-11-05 opens with NCIS at 18:05, followed by episodes 16–18 from 19:00 to 21:00. The series remains one of the better options for viewers who enjoy high‑stakes action that still feels realistic. The day also features Law & Order at 12:10, offering episodes 7–9 that keep the narrative engaging. For families, the early morning shopping blocks are an easy watch, but the crime shows are not suitable for younger viewers.
Friday 2026-11-06 continues with NCIS at 18:05 and episodes 19–21 through 21:00. The show holds up well for fans of military and investigative drama. The day also includes Law & Order at 14:05, maintaining its appeal to adult audiences. The late evening brings Criminal Minds at 00:00, a reliable psychological thriller for mature viewers.
Saturday 2026-11-07 offers NCIS: Los Angeles from 00:00 to 03:00, a fresh perspective on the franchise that still entertains. The day also features Blue Bloods from 11:00 to 13:55, providing a procedural drama that holds up well for those interested in police procedural with a family angle. The shopping blocks remain in the early morning, suitable for viewers looking for lighter content.
Sunday 2026-11-08 sets the tone with NCIS at 18:00, followed by episodes 22–24 from 19:00 to 21:00. The series remains a reliable choice for fans of military crime dramas. The day also includes Law & Order: SVU at 22:05, offering episodes that keep the tension high. Teenagers may find the lighter episodes of Wild Cards and Beauty and the Beast more suitable for their age group, while adults will gravitate towards the crime dramas throughout the week.
Bottom line: 5USA delivers a robust lineup of crime dramas that cater to adults and teens, with NCIS and Law & Order leading the charge. Shopping shows provide a break for younger viewers, and the new series Wild Cards offers a fresh twist for those who like genre blending. Whether you’re into procedural drama or psychological thrillers, the week offers something that holds up well for a wide audience.