March 16: CBS, FOX, PBS, CW, NBC, ABC Adding 19 Shows Tonight: The 3 to Watch

By Phillip Swann
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CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC, The CW and PBS tonight (March 16, 2026) will add 19 shows. Here are the three to watch, in my humble opinion:

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 (pictured above) 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 seven, Dempsey’s Angelo interrogates Dutch (Imperioli) about the hit on Dr. Parks which he believes could unlock the mystery of The Ferryman.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (New episode)
Where to Watch: NBC
When to Watch: 8:30 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 and The Office’s Craig Robinson, 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 five, Reggie restarts his youth football camp and faces off against a longtime rival.

St. Denis Medical (New episode)
Where to Watch: NBC
When to Watch: 8 p.m.
What Kind of Show: Comedy
Who’s In It: Allison Tolman, David Alan Grier
The medical mockumentary proves that laughter is the best medicine thanks to a solid cast including David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman (Fargo) and Kaliko Kauahi. Tonight in a new episode, Serena (Kahyun Kim) uses a baby to get what she wants (No woman has ever done that!) while Bruce (Josh Lawson) contemplates a new career path.

Shows Coming Tonight (March 16, 2026) to ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW (All Times Eastern)

ABC
American Idol (New episode) – 8 p.m.
The Rookie (New episode) – 10 p.m.
Jimmy Kimmel Live (Guests: Zendaya, Jeff Ross) – 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: Trey Parker, Matt Stone) – 11:35 p.m. (New episode)

FOX
Extracted (New episode) – 8 p.m.
Memory of a Killer (New episode) – 9 p.m.

NBC
St. Denis Medical (New episode) – 8 p.m.
The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins (New episode) – 8:30 p.m.
The Voice (New episode) – 9 p.m.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Guests: Demi Lovato, Sarah Michelle Gellar) – 11:35 p.m. (New episode)

PBS
Antiques Roadshow – 8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow – 9 p.m.
American Masters: Marlee Matlin – 10 p.m.

The CW
Wild Cards – 8 p.m.
Wild Cards – 9 p.m.

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