Tuesday, March 17, 2026

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Cross fire

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The price was wrong! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, March 18!

Our Top Pick tonight is the season finale of Cross (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.). The crime thriller based on James Patterson's Alex Cross novel series concludes its second season. This is the first television adaptation after 3 disappointing movie attempts and with Aldis Hodge now in the title role. There's no word on a third season. It's been much better received than the movies.

Elsewhere, how to dress Natalie Dormer, Elisabeth Moss is Imperfect, TPIR was RottenInvincible is still a thing, Ancient Egypt was Assassination nation, Shrinking and Scrubs go on dates, Med is mortal, and TLC goes to the Bad Foot Clinic.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Gracenote.)

ON THIS SITE

🍽️ Feed Me (Afternoon): A recipe for discussion and to talk about what you're doing in your kitchen.

πŸ’² Jeopardy! Recap (Afternoon): Jay S.'s daily recap of the day's syndicated Jeopardy! episode, which can be viewed next day on Hulu and Peacock.

EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

Cross (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.): SEASON FINALE. But Prime has given us no other info about the episode.

Imperfect Women (Apple TV, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. "Follows an investigation that dives deep into the murder of a wealthy woman and all the dark secrets uncovered about her life." Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara are the imperfect ones.✔️

Invincible (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. Nolan and Allen are tasked with an important mission whilst Mark and his family try to move on from the previous battle.

The Lady (BritBox, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Royal dresser Jane Andrews (Mia McKenna-Bruce) rose from humble beginnings to palace circles before a murder conviction ended her fairy tale. The high-profile trial drew media frenzy." Natalie Dormer, Ophelia Lovibond, and Ed Speleers also star.✔️

πŸŽ₯ Life Drawings (Disney+, 3 a.m.): "Life Drawings begins with the main character displaying an appreciation and an aptitude for art throughout his childhood and adolescence. As he matures, he begins to look at life more practically, eventually sharing his artistic ambitions with his daughter." This is a Short Circuit short film.

πŸŽ₯ Madi & the Test (Disney+, 3 a.m.): "10-year-old Maddie takes a test and must summon her inner strength to tackle her biggest fears and overcome her anxiety." This is a Short Circuit short film.

Shrinking (Apple TV, midnight): Jimmy finally goes on a first date with Sofi. Gaby has a crisis of confidence. Liz learns more about Brian's living situation.

Ten Pound Poms (BritBox, 3 a.m.): SEASON FINALE. The Roberts family come together in a moment of crisis, and Kate fights for her happiness.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ€ 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (TruTV, 6:40 p.m.): Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh
πŸ€ 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament (ESPN2, 7 p.m.): Nebraska vs. Richmond
Age of Attraction (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
Super Bowl Champions: The 2025 Seattle Seahawks (The Roku Channel, 3 a.m.)

πŸ•— PRIMETIME πŸ•™ 

Abbott Elementary (ABC, 8:30 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.

America's Culinary Cup (CBS, 9:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): The remaining chefs must transform farm-fresh produce alongside hyper-sustainable ingredients like ants and mussels into bold, elevated dishes.

Assassination in the Valley of the Kings (Discovery Channel, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. "For the first time in over 100 years, archaeologists have exclusive access inside the Valley of the Kings to excavate Pharaoh Ramses III's 3,000-year-old burial chamber."

Assisted Living (BET, 8 & 8:30 p.m.): The assisted living family cares for Leah as she falls sick during her pregnancy. Later, Cora encourages the residents to live life to the fullest after experiencing the loss of a close friend.

Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): A car crash could ruin the fire station

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Archer confronts his own mortality while on a complex case. One patient's quirky habit baffles Charles and Theo. A fatal diagnosis shocks one of the doctors.

Chicago P.D. (NBC, 10 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): "Ruzek grows suspicious when a DEA agent contacts him for details surrounding a missing informant."

Dirty Rotten Scandals (E!, 9 p.m.): SEASON FINALE. Former Price is Right employees break decades of silence, revealing a hidden affair and secrets that reveal a darker side of game show icon Bob Barker.

Scrubs (ABC, 8 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): J.D. ventures into the world of post-divorce dating with Turk's guidance. Elliot gets creative when sourcing an organ for a beloved elderly patient. The interns learn about the unspoken rules of the hospital.

Shark Tank (ABC, 10 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Beer without the bloat... a snoring-prevention straw... mushroom-based earplugs... a line of expressive press-on nails.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): "Circles are a steady loop but there are still sides to every story and, when a circle is broken, the sides of a triangle become sharp and clear."

Survivor (CBS, 8 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Castaways help pass the time on their beach by hosting a talent show. Tribes compete for immunity with special guest country music star Zac Brown.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ€ 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (TruTV, 9:15 p.m.): Miami vs. SMU
πŸ€ 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament (ESPN2, 9 p.m.): Missouri State vs. SFA
AEW Dynamite (HBO Max & TBS, 8 p.m.)
Bad Foot Clinic (TLC, 10 p.m.): Series premiere
Fear Factor: House of Fear (Fox, 9 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
The Greatest Average American (ABC, 9 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
πŸ’² Hollywood Squares (CBS, 10:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday)
The Masked Singer (Fox, 8 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
Pawn Stars (History, 9:34 p.m.): Season finale
Police 24/7 (The CW, 8 p.m. / The CW App, Thursday)
Southern Charm (Bravo, 8 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Joe Bradley, Maddi Reese

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

Adult Swim Smalls (Adult Swim, 1 a.m.): The team is on edge about the skeleton. University security are coming to collect it. To put everyone at ease, Felipe leads a team exercise.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen (CBS, 12:37 a.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Heather Shaw, Bruce Bruce, Jose Sarduy, Noah Gardenswartz
The Daily Show
 with host Jordan Klepper (Comedy Central, 11 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Steve Zahn
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Lisa Kudrow, Charlie Cox
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Ryan Gosling, Jessie Ware
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Edward Norton, JosΓ© AndrΓ©s
Nightline (ABC, 12:37 a.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Kerry Washington, Riz Ahmed, Taylor Frankie Paul, Julia Cumming

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πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“‘: Linear broadcast
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πŸ“Ί: Throwback
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Happy watching, everyone!

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