CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS, Fox, CW Adding 19 New Shows Tonight: The 3 to Watch

By Phillip Swann
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NBC, Fox, CW, CBS, PBS and ABC tonight (March 2, 2026) will add 19 new shows to their lineups. Here are the three to watch, in my humble opinion. (All Times Eastern.)

Memory Of a Killer (New Episode)
Where to Watch: Fox
When to Watch: 9 p.m.
What Kind of Show: Drama
Who’s In It: Patrick Dempsey, Michael Imperioli
Patrick Dempsey stars as a hitman in the early stages of Alzheimer’s in this new buzzy drama from Fox. Dempsey, perhaps best known as the ‘sexiest man alive’ from his turn in the soapy Grey’s Anatomy, gets a chance to show his serious acting chops here. Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher in The Sopranos, supports as the hitman’s employer and longtime friend. In tonight’s new episode, number six, Dempsey’s Angelo suffers another mental decline as he prepares to assassinate a Russian mob accountant. That might not add up there, Angelo.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (New episode)
Where to Watch: NBC
When to Watch: 8-9 p.m.
What Kind of Show: Comedy
Who’s In It: Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Heidi Gardner, Bobby Moynihan
Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) stars as a former pro football player who was banned from the sport for gambling on his team. He hires a blacklisted director (Daniel Radcliffe) to produce a documentary on him to restore his image. The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which also features a strong supporting cast including SNL’s Heidi Gardner and Bobby Moynihan, is produced by the team who created 30 Rock and that’s good enough for me. 30 Rock was one of the funniest shows of this century and Morgan is a hoot. Tonight in episode three, Radcliffe’s director urges Reggie to leave the house and face the outside world.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (New episode)
Where to Watch: NBC
When to Watch: 11:35 p.m.
What Kind of Show: Talk/Comedy
Who’s In It: Jimmy Fallon
I usually don’t include the late night chatfests in the ‘3 to Watch’ because they tend to be somewhat predictable. But Jimmy Fallon tonight will welcome US Men’s hockey Gold Medal winners Jack and Quinn Hughes as well as Women’s hockey team winner Hilary Knight. Plus, Nicole Kidman will appear to promote her new Amazon Prime show, Scarpetta. Lots of star power.

Shows Coming Tonight to ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, The CW and PBS (All Times Eastern)

ABC
American Idol (New episode) – 8 p.m.
The Rookie (New episode) – 10 p.m.
Jimmy Kimmel Live (Guests: Magic Johnson) – 11:35 p.m. (New episode)

CBS
The Neighborhood (New episode) – 8 p.m.
DMV (New episode) – 8:30 p.m.
FBI (New episode) – 9 p.m.
CIA (New episode) – 10 p.m.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (Guests: Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal) – 11:35 p.m. (New episode)

NBC
St. Denis Medical (New episode) – 8 p.m.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (New episode) – 8:30 p.m.
The Voice (New episode) – 9 p.m.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Guests: Nicole Kidman, Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes) – 11:35 p.m. (New episode)

Fox
Extracted (New episode) – 8 p.m.
Memory Of a Killer (New episode) – 9 p.m.

The CW
Wild Cards (New episode) – 8 p.m.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us – 9 p.m.

PBS
Antiques Roadshow – 8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow – 9 p.m.
Craft In America – 10 p.m.

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