The Weekly Drop: New True Crime Shows & Documentaries - March 9-15, 2026
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Welcome back, couch detectives. Another week, another docket. The Weekly Drop logs every new true crime shows & documentary scheduled for March 9–15, 2026. Release dates, airtimes, and platforms are organized in one place so you can scan the schedule quickly and decide what makes the watchlist. New docuseries, continuing investigations, one-off specials, and broadcast episodes are all tracked here as they appear on the calendar.
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Note: While I track every release as carefully as possible, schedules can shift and networks occasionally update listings without notice. If something is missing or changes, feel free to let me know in the comments section at the bottom of this page.
Monday
March 9th, 2026
Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction S16E31 (“In the Shadows”) airs Monday at 9 p.m. ET on TV One. Episodes are also available to stream on Philo.
Fatal Attraction continues its long-running focus on real-life crimes driven by obsessive relationships, jealousy, infidelity, and possessiveness. Each standalone episode follows investigators as they piece together evidence and uncover hidden dynamics in victims’ personal lives, examining how relationships rooted in control or fixation escalate into violence. Season sixteen features cases involving affairs, custody disputes, and power imbalances, highlighting how emotional intensity can turn deadly.
Fatal Attraction: I’d Kill to Be You
Fatal Attraction: I’d Kill to Be You S1E7 ("A Brother's Betrayal”) airs Monday at 10 p.m. ET on TV One.
This new entry in the Fatal Attraction franchise shifts the focus to cases driven by jealousy, envy, and obsession with another person’s life. Through dramatized reenactments, expert commentary, and real-life interviews, the series examines how admiration can harden into resentment, leading individuals to target someone’s identity, relationships, or perceived happiness. Episodes explore how fixation and social comparison escalate into criminal behavior, with cases involving betrayal, identity theft, and violence.
Live PD: Greatest Shifts
Live PD: Greatest Shifts airs Monday with two back-to-back new episodes, S1E48 and S1E49, on A&E starting at 9 p.m. ET, followed by the second episode at 10 p.m. ET. A&E lists next-day streaming availability on its site and app for on-demand viewing.
The series compiles high-intensity moments from law enforcement agencies across the United States. The series highlights a mix of traffic stops, foot chases, K9 deployments, drug-related arrests, and calls that escalate quickly, alongside unexpected and sometimes bizarre encounters officers face on duty. Episodes often include contextual commentary that breaks down officer decision-making during volatile situations, offering viewers an on-the-ground look at the unpredictability and routine pressures of modern police work without scripted narration or reenactments.
People Magazine Investigates
People Magazine Investigates S9E8 (“The Final Cut”) airs Monday at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery.
People Magazine Investigates returns for its ninth season, continuing its focus on headline-making crimes from across the United States. Drawing on reporting from PEOPLE’s true crime team, the series revisits both recent cases and long-running cold cases, examining how investigations unfolded and how lives were permanently altered. The new season explores high-profile murders and complex cases involving hidden relationships, long-buried evidence, and unexpected developments.
The trailer for the new season can be found in the January Surveillance Report.
The Curious Case Of…
The Curious Case Of… S2E8 (“The Corpse Who Came to Dinner”) airs Monday at 10 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery.
The Curious Case Of… returns for its second season, continuing its focus on real-life scandals involving deception, manipulation, and abuse of trust. Hosted by legal analyst Beth Karas, the series examines cases where public personas and private actions sharply diverged, leading to financial harm, physical danger, or loss of life. Using investigative reporting, interviews, and archival material, each episode traces how unchecked influence and manufactured credibility resulted in devastating consequences.
A preview for the season 2 premiere is included in January’s Surveillance Report.
Tuesday
March 10th, 2026
Evil Lives Here
Evil Lives Here S19E8 (“I Still Hear Their Screams”) airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery with episodes available to stream on Max following broadcast.
Evil Lives Here returns for its nineteenth season, continuing its focus on firsthand accounts from people who lived alongside individuals who later committed serious crimes. The series centers on personal testimony, examining how warning signs were overlooked or misunderstood and how relationships shifted once criminal behavior came to light. Through interviews with family members and close associates, the show explores the long-term emotional impact of discovering that someone trusted was capable of extreme violence.
Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger
Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger S1E8 (“A Devil Always Lies”) airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery with episodes available to stream on Max following broadcast.
Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger centers on interviews and interrogations conducted by Texas Ranger James Holland. The series revisits cases that were once stalled or unresolved, examining how direct questioning, psychological pressure, and sustained interrogation led to confessions or new insights into violent crimes. Through interviews and case reconstruction, the show focuses on offender behavior and the investigative methods used to elicit admissions in complex cases.
A preview for the series premiere is included in January’s Surveillance Report.
Wednesday
March 11th, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Alaska State Troopers S9E10 ("Shots in the Snow") airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on A&E, with next-day streaming availability.
Alaska State Troopers follows law enforcement officers responsible for policing one of the largest and most remote jurisdictions in the United States. Using ride-alongs and field footage, each episode captures criminal investigations, search and rescue operations, and emergency responses shaped by extreme weather, vast distances, and limited resources.
View the season premiere trailer in January’s Surveillance Report.
Ozark Law
Ozark Law S2E10 ("Labor Day After Dark") airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on A&E, with next-day streaming availability on the app.
Ozark Law returns for its second season, continuing to follow the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach Police Departments as they police one of Missouri’s busiest tourist destinations. Set during peak tourist season, the series documents responses to boating incidents, alcohol-related offenses, large-scale holiday crowds, and routine patrols intensified by a surge of visitors. The season also examines pressures facing local agencies, including the challenges of onboarding new officers and navigating legal disputes that affect policing tools and authority.
Watch the season premiere trailer via January’s Surveillance Report.
Desert Law
Desert Law S1E10 ("End of Summer”) airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on A&E, with next-day streaming availability.
Desert Law is a new true crime series following the Pima County Sheriff’s Department as deputies patrol more than 9,000 square miles of desert terrain in southern Arizona. Filmed primarily during overnight hours, the series documents patrol operations, DUI enforcement, and investigative work in and around Tucson, highlighting the logistical and environmental challenges of policing a vast and rugged region. Episodes track responses ranging from routine traffic enforcement to serious criminal incidents in remote areas.
The trailer for the series premiere is available in January’s Surveillance Report.
FEDS
FEDS S2E2 ("Vanishing Act") airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery, with streaming availability on Max.
Season 2 of FEDS continues the series’ behind-the-scenes look at FBI investigations through interviews with active-duty agents, informants, undercover operatives, and victims. The new season revisits complex federal cases, including a 2015 bombing investigation spanning New York and New Jersey, along with additional large-scale criminal operations. The series documents how cases developed, the coordination between agencies, and the decision-making involved in high-risk investigations.
View the series trailer in March’s Surveillance Report.
Hunt for the Missing: Chicago
Hunt for the Missing: Chicago S1E2 ("Lost in the Daylight") airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery, with streaming availability on Max.
This brand-new series follows retired Chicago detective Pamela Childs as she revisits long-standing missing persons cases across the city. The season focuses on unresolved disappearances that have remained cold for years, tracing the original investigations, examining what stalled progress, and documenting renewed efforts to pursue new leads while engaging with families still seeking answers.
View the series trailer in March’s Surveillance Report.
Thursday
March 12th, 2026
The First 48
The First 48 S29E11 (“In Blood”) will air Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on A&E with next day streaming on the A&E app.
The First 48 is a long-running documentary series that follows homicide detectives during the critical first two days after a murder, when time-sensitive evidence, witness cooperation, and investigative momentum matter most. Through real-time casework, forensic analysis, and interrogations, the series documents how quickly leads can emerge or disappear as investigators work to prevent cases from going cold.
Predator Hunters
Predator Hunters S1E2 ("Someone You Know and Trust") airs Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on A&E, with next-day streaming availability on the A&E app and website.
This investigative series follows Detective Tony Godwin and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force as they pursue online child exploitation cases. The season documents real operations from the review of digital evidence through undercover exchanges and coordinated arrests, incorporating access to case files, body camera footage, and police interviews as investigators work to identify and apprehend individuals accused of targeting minors online.
View the series trailer in March’s Surveillance Report.
Lie Detector: Truth or Deception
Lie Detector: Truth or Deception returns from hiatus with two new episodes this week: S1E8 (“Matheau Moore”) airing Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. E.T., followed by S1E9 (“Eva Hamby”) at 10:30 p.m. E.T. on A&E.
Hosted by investigative journalist Tony Harris, Lie Detector: Truth or Deception examines cases in which individuals long suspected of serious crimes agree to undergo a professionally administered polygraph test in an effort to address lingering questions surrounding their involvement. The series combines criminal justice reporting with expert analysis from former FBI agent and veteran polygraph examiner George Olivo, revisiting case details and presenting the results of the examination as part of the broader discussion about truth, deception, and unresolved suspicions.
True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here
True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here S3E4 ("Love County, Oklahoma") airs Thursday at 10:00 p.m. ET on Sundance TV, with streaming available via AMC+ following broadcast.
Season three continues the series’ focus on murder cases and wrongful convictions in small American towns, examining investigations shaped by local bias, limited resources, or institutional failures that in some instances contributed to miscarriages of justice. Season 3 episodes include disputes that escalated to fatal violence, missing persons investigations, and convictions later called into question, while interviews with victims’ families and community insiders highlight how rural justice systems operate under scrutiny and how investigative failures can affect entire communities.
The trailer for season 3 is available in February’s Surveillance Report.
Friday
March 13th, 2026
ABC 20/20
20/20 returns with an all-new episode this week S48E20, (Title/topic TBA) that airs on Friday, at 9 E.T. on ABC and streaming on Hulu following its ABC broadcast.
20/20 is ABC’s long-running investigative newsmagazine series, known for its in-depth reporting on high-profile crimes, criminal investigations, and complex legal cases. Through interviews, courtroom records, and investigative journalism, the program provides detailed examinations of how crimes unfold and how the justice system responds.
Dateline NBC
A new episode of Dateline NBC S34E17, (Title/topic TBA) airs Friday at 9 p.m. ET on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock. Specific title/episode topics have not been confirmed at the time of this writing.
Dateline NBC is a long-running newsmagazine that investigates crime, mystery, and other real-life stories through in-depth reporting and interviews. The series examines a single case or topic each episode, using detailed storytelling and investigative journalism to provide full context behind the events.
Portobello
Portobello streams Friday on HBO Max, with Episode 4 of the six-episode limited series arriving this week. New episodes release weekly. The Italian-language docudrama recounts the true story of television host Enzo Tortora, whose career collapsed after a 1983 arrest based on false accusations of mob-linked drug trafficking, tracing his wrongful imprisonment and the legal battle that ultimately overturned his conviction.
Through courtroom proceedings, media scrutiny, and the cultural climate of 1980s Italy, the series examines the impact of informant testimony, systemic corruption, and sensationalized coverage within the justice system, presenting a dramatized account of one of Italy’s most significant miscarriages of justice.
The trailer is available in February’s Surveillance Report.
Twisted Yoga
Twisted Yoga is a three-part true crime docuseries premiering March 13, 2026 on Apple TV+. The series examines a global tantric yoga movement whose followers say their search for wellness and spiritual growth eventually led to allegations of abuse, manipulation, and control within the organization. As concerns surfaced, members began questioning the leadership and practices of the group’s founder, identified in reports as Gregorian Bivolaru.
Through interviews with former participants and the use of archival material, the series traces the expansion of the movement, the accusations raised by former followers, and the impact the controversy had on individuals who once viewed the community as a place of trust. The documentary follows both the rise of the organization and the legal and personal fallout that unfolded as allegations became public.
View the series trailer in March’s Surveillance Report.
Saturday
March 14th, 2026
48 Hours
48 Hours S38E20 ("Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook") airs Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
The long-running investigative series presents in-depth reporting on real cases, using interviews, archival material, and field investigation to trace each story from the first questions to the final outcome.
Buried in the Backyard
Buried in the Backyard S6E13 ("2000 lb. Secret") airs on Oxygen at 8:00 p.m. ET, with next-day streaming availability.
Buried in the Backyard is a true crime documentary series that examines murder cases where victims were deliberately concealed in residential spaces. Each episode follows the investigation from the discovery of remains through forensic identification and case resolution, detailing how perpetrators attempted to hide crimes in plain sight. Using reenactments alongside firsthand accounts from law enforcement and those connected to the victims, the series focuses on long-hidden evidence, delayed justice, and the investigative work required to uncover the truth.
Deadly Women: Fatal Instincts
Deadly Women: Fatal Instincts S2E5 ("Revenge") airs at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery with episodes available to stream on Max following broadcast.
Season two continues the series’ focus on examining cases involving female-perpetrated homicide and the psychological motives that shaped them. Episodes explore crimes driven by jealousy, financial gain, obsession, and revenge, combining case reconstruction with expert analysis to examine behavioral patterns, planning, and long-term intent. Through commentary from crime specialists and detailed storytelling, the series contrasts impulsive violence with the calculated dynamics often present in these investigations.
Sunday
March 15th, 2026
Snapped
Snapped S36E7 (“Evelyn Zigerelli-Henderson”) airs Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on Oxygen, with streaming available on the Oxygen App. This is the 700th episode of the series.
Snapped is a long-running true crime series that examines cases involving women accused of murder, focusing on personal histories, relationships, and the circumstances that led to the crime. Through interviews, recreations, and firsthand accounts, the series traces how investigations unfolded and how motives emerged as each case came to light.
A Plan to Kill
A Plan to Kill S2E2 ("Killer Competition") airs Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on Oxygen, with streaming availability on Peacock.
Season 2 returns with new episodes examining premeditated murder cases in which perpetrators carefully planned their crimes over extended periods. The series focuses on investigations involving staged home invasions, calculated revenge plots, and other deliberate schemes designed to mislead authorities, tracing how investigators uncovered inconsistencies, exposed deception, and reconstructed the planning behind the crimes.
Link to the series trailer in March’s Surveillance Report.
Closing Notes: The Weekly Drop | New True Crime Shows & Documentaries - March 9-15, 2026
That closes the file on the week of March 9–15, 2026. The listings above reflect the most current confirmed premieres and returning episodes at the time of publication. As always, monitoring continues as networks adjust schedules and new details surface.
For the broader view, March’s Surveillance Report tracks confirmed premieres and platforms across the entire month. It serves as the running record of what has already been scheduled and what may still arrive as additional announcements are made.
Programming shifts are part of the landscape. If you notice a schedule change or spot a listing that should be included, leave a note below. Once the details are verified, the entry will be updated so the record stays accurate.
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New True Crime Shows & Documentaries - March 9-15, 2026