The Weekly Drop: New True Crime Shows & Documentaries - February 9-15, 2026
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Welcome back, couch detectives. This Weekly Drop rounds up all the New True Crime Shows & Documentaries - February 9-15, 2026, with dates, times, and platforms laid out in one place. It’s a practical snapshot of what’s new this week, built to help you plan your watchlist without scrolling, guessing, or realizing too late that you missed something worth your time.
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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
February 9th, 2026
Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction season 16, episode 27 (“A Sinister Rage”) 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 season 1, episode 3 ("The Hardest Hit”) 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.
Trailer available in the January Surveillance Report here.
Live PD: Greatest Shifts
Live PD: Greatest Shifts airs Monday with two back-to-back new episodes (episode 40 and episode 41) airing on A&E starting at 9 p.m. ET, followed by the second episode at 10 p.m. ET. A&E lists “Stream Next Day” 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.
Tuesday
February 10th, 2026
Court Cam
Court Cam season 10 airs Tuesday with two back-to-back new episodes (episode 21 and episode 22-Special) on A&E at 9 p.m. ET and 9:30 p.m. ET. A&E lists “Stream Next Day” availability on its site and app for on-demand viewing.
Court Cam continues documenting courtroom proceedings from across the United States, using in-court footage to show how hearings, sentencings, and unexpected confrontations unfold in real time. Season nine features cases that drew public attention for their intensity or unusual circumstances, with context provided through interviews with judges, attorneys, witnesses, and others directly involved. Hosted by Dan Abrams, the series focuses on the mechanics and consequences of courtroom moments rather than narrative dramatization.
Booked: First Day In
Booked: First Day In season 4, episode 5 (“The Real Grand Theft Auto”) airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on A&E, with next-day streaming availability.
Booked: First Day In returns for its fourth season, following individuals as they move through the jail booking process after arrest. The series documents the initial hours of detention, focusing on interactions between arrestees and law enforcement while outlining the administrative, legal, and emotional realities of being booked into custody. Season four features facilities in Virginia Beach, Flagler County, Stanislaus County, Mesa County, Hancock County, and Clay County, presenting the process from both officer and detainee perspectives.
Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger
Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger season 1, episode 5 (“Obstacles to Justice”) 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
February 11th, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Alaska State Troopers season 9, episode 6 ("On the Run") 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 season 2, episode 6 ("The Shootout") 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 season 1, episode 6 (“Exit the Vehicle”) 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.
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered season 16, episode 13 (“The Charleston Affair”) airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on Oxygen, with next-day streaming availability.
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered revisits cases previously featured on Dateline, returning to the evidence with updated context and additional perspective. Episodes re-examine investigations that unfolded over long periods of time, incorporating archival reporting alongside new interviews with those closest to the cases. The series focuses on how overlooked details, evolving forensic methods, and delayed revelations reshaped outcomes that once seemed unresolved or misunderstood.
The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story
The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story is a three-part true crime docuseries premiering on Hulu and Disney+. The series examines the 2006 murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a 16-year-old high school student found stabbed to death in a home outside Pocatello, Idaho, a case that initially appeared to involve an unknown attacker before investigators began retracing her final hours.
The documentary follows the investigation as detectives focus on classmates who were among the last to see Cassie alive. The case takes a disturbing turn with the discovery of a buried videotape that reframes the crime and raises questions about motive, influence, and intent. Through investigative detail and case reconstruction, the series explores how elements of horror media intersected with real-world violence while documenting the path that led to the case’s resolution.
The trailer is available in February’s Surveillance Report.
Thursday
February 12th, 2026
The First 48
The First 48 season 29, episode 7 (“Murder in the Bud Room & A mother Taken”) 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.
Homicide Squad New Orleans
Homicide Squad New Orleans season 3, episode 5 (“Ambush in the Lower 9”) airs Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on A&E. Episodes will also be available to stream on the A&E app and website following broadcast.
Homicide Squad New Orleans returns for its third season, following homicide detectives in New Orleans as they investigate some of the city’s most violent and complex cases. Each episode centers on a single case, including fatal home invasions, drive-by shootings, and deadly altercations. Produced by Dick Wolf, the series documents how evidence collection, witness interviews, and investigative judgment come together as detectives work toward resolution.
Crime in Progress
Crime in Progress season 1, episode 7 (“Mailman Murder”) airs at 10 p.m. ET on A&E streams next day on the A&E app.
Crime in Progress is a documentary series that follows criminal investigations in real time using only body cam, dash cam, and surveillance footage. With no narration or reenactments, each episode tracks a case from the initial 911 call through investigative decisions and courtroom outcomes, presenting an unfiltered view of how cases unfold as events happen and choices are made under pressure.
View the series trailer in January's Surveillance Report.
Friday
February 13th, 2026
ABC 20/20
20/20 returns with an all-new episode this week (season 48/episode 18, subject/title TBA) that airs on Friday, at 9 E.T. on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and 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.
Saturday
February 14th, 2026
48 Hours
48 Hours season 38 episode 17 (subject/title TBA) airs Saturday at 10 p.m. ET. on CBS. Streaming will be available 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 season six- pt. 2, episode 9 ("Tattooed In Stone") 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.
Sunday
February 15th, 2026
Love, Ted Bundy
Love, Ted Bundy is a two-hour true crime special premiering February 15, at 6:00 p.m. ET on Oxygen. The documentary centers on Edna Martin, Ted Bundy’s cousin, who maintained a close, sibling-like relationship with him and corresponded with him while he was on death row, preserving their letters privately for more than five decades to protect her family.
The film presents that correspondence publicly for the first time, with letters often signed “Love, Ted” revealing how Bundy portrayed himself to relatives while denying responsibility for his crimes. Through Martin’s perspective and the contents of the letters, the documentary examines the contrast between Bundy’s private self-presentation and the documented reality of his crimes, offering a familial lens rarely explored in coverage of the case.
The trailer is available in February’s Surveillance Report.
Closing Notes: New True Crime Shows & Documentaries - February 9-15, 2026
That’s the confirmed slate of new true crime shows and documentaries for this week including premieres and returning episodes scheduled across platforms. The Weekly Drop keeps the week’s release information in one place so you can see what’s airing, when it’s on, and where to watch without digging through multiple listings.
The February Surveillance Report is available with a full-month view of upcoming true crime releases, including confirmed platforms and air dates. January’s report remains accessible for anyone still catching up or revisiting earlier premieres.
If a listing changes, airs late, or something is missed, leave a comment and the schedule will be updated as new information becomes available.
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