5 USA TV Guide and Schedule
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Law & Order
Police drama series. Officers try to pin down the details of an assault on a man and in the process uncover the alleged rape of two women in custodial care. (S8 Ep 14)
NCIS
Singled Out: US crime drama series following the navy's dedicated federal agency. The team goes on the trail of a missing navy lieutenant after her bloodied car is found abandoned. (S4 Ep 3)
NCIS
Faking It: Drama series following the US navy's dedicated federal agency. A Russian arms dealer is arrested for the murder of a chief petty officer. (S4 Ep 4)
NCIS
Dead And Unburied: Crime series following special agents who investigate crimes connected to the Navy. A missing lance corporal's body is discovered in a vacant house. (S4 Ep 5)
Beauty and the Beast
After Vincent's life is endangered, Cat decides they should spend Thanksgiving with her father in order to get information on Vincent's missions. (S2 Ep7)
Beauty and the Beast
Vincent and Cat find themselves at odds on how to deal with Agent Reynolds, which forces Vincent to wonder if he is more beast than man. (S2 Ep8)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story. (S21 Ep3)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Crime drama series. Rollins butts heads with the parents of a thirteen-year-old runaway, and a lawyer tries to get the team arrested over her case. (S21 Ep4)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Crime drama series. Benson and her team investigate the death of a prostitute at a brothel. (S20 Ep 15)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Crime drama series. The SVU investigate the death of a man they believe to be a paedophile. However, a shocking revelation leaves everybody stunned. (S20 Ep 16)
Wild Cards
A paranoid biomedical engineer with a case of amnesia comes to Ellis for help, leading the team down a trail of conspiracies, corruption and secret codes. (S2 Ep3)
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Cops
A runaway biker makes multiple clumsy attempts to slip away from deputies. A young woman starts making unwise choices when her family leaves town. (S33 Ep23)
Blue Bloods
When a homeowner shoots an intruder, Danny and Maria's investigation finds the intruder is a hitman. (S5 Ep13)
Blue Bloods
Danny and Baez look into the murder of a lower income resident living in a luxury building. Frank disagrees with a detective friend of Gormleys. (S5 Ep14)
Bull
Bull and the TAC team must call upon all their collective experience to locate Bull's kidnapped daughter, as the abductor warns them not to go to the police. (S6 Ep1/22)
Bull
A client goes on trial for going public with classified government documents. Bull experiences emotional turmoil following his daughter's kidnapping. (S6 Ep2/22)
Bull
Bull contends with a biased jury pool as TAC represents a man charged with his high school girlfriend's murder after a TV series depicts him as prime suspect in the homicide. (S6 Ep3/22)
NCIS: Los Angeles
When Sam is arrested for murdering a woman, Callen and Granger work to clear his name. Meanwhile, Kensi and Deeks discover a link between the victim and a student from Sam's past. (S6 Ep6/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
When a man is killed by a drone, the team discover his links to a terrorist group planning a local attack, and Nell uses her drone expertise to avert disaster in Long Beach. (S6 Ep7/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
Kensi and Deeks go undercover to investigate the murder of a homeless man who was a former marine and CIA agent, and discover his connection to the Mexican cartel. (S6 Ep8/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
After Granger is poisoned by the mole and Eric is one of the seven suspects, Hetty orders a lockdown while everyone is investigated. (S6 Ep9/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
Sam reflects on his own upbringing and relationship with his father when the team investigates the murders of marines who have sons in military academies. (S6 Ep10/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
The team investigate a burglary at a cyber-security company, but Callen must steer clear of the crime scene after Hetty reveals his girlfriend, Joelle, is one of the lead witnesses. (S6 Ep11/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
While undercover in an office building investigating an arms dealer, Callen is taken hostage when terrorists seize the site. The team discover the building is wired with explosives. (S6 Ep12/24)
NCIS
A deadly alliance between a cartel and mob boss leads NCIS to discover missing nuclear materials, forcing Parker to make risky choices that could impact the mission and his career. (S22 Ep20/20)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Crime drama series. The detectives have their hands full when three major cases come in at midnight. Tensions peak between Rollins and Carisi. (S21 Ep5)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Crime drama. A shocking discovery is made following the murder of a teenage girl. Benson has a short-lived, tragic reunion with someone from her past. (S21 Ep6)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Crime drama series. Detectives learn that the pregnant daughter-in-law of a prominent religious leader may have been having an affair at the time of her murder. (S20 Ep 17)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Defense Attorney Nikki Staines finds herself as a victim of rape following a police charity event; a hesitant Benson turns to her own for a suspect. (S20 Ep 18)
NCIS: Los Angeles
When Sam is arrested for murdering a woman, Callen and Granger work to clear his name. Meanwhile, Kensi and Deeks discover a link between the victim and a student from Sam's past. (S6 Ep6/24)
NCIS: Los Angeles
When a man is killed by a drone, the team discover his links to a terrorist group planning a local attack, and Nell uses her drone expertise to avert disaster in Long Beach. (S6 Ep7/24)
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Blue Bloods
A mob informant returns to the city to testify in a case for Erin, and Danny and Baez are tasked with protecting him. (S5 Ep15)
Blue Bloods
Baez is held hostage in an interrogation room by a distressed man who wants to see his daughter. (S5 Ep16)
Blue Bloods
Erin is unnerved when someone breaks into her apartment, and then she discovers her coworker was attacked. Jamie and Eddie find a pipe bomb in a halfway house for addicts. (S5 Ep17)
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Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star
Detective mystery starring Peter Falk and Dabney Coleman. Columbo pits his wits against a sharp defence lawyer whom he suspects has murdered his rock-star girlfriend. (1991)
Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows
Detective drama starring Peter Falk and Fisher Stevens. A book about a famous film director is the sleuth's only clue to the death of a man found on Malibu Beach. (1989)
Columbo: Columbo Goes to College
Murder mystery starring Peter Falk and Stephen Caffrey. The police lieutenant is invited to give a college lecture on criminology but the occasion is marred by murder. (1991)
5 USA is a free-to-air television channel in the United Kingdom dedicated primarily to American drama series, movies, and crime procedurals. Using a tv guide helps viewers navigate the channel's daily broadcast schedule, discover air times for popular imported series, and plan their daytime or evening viewing.
About 5 USA
Launched in October 2006 (originally as Five US), 5 USA is part of the Channel 5 network owned by Paramount Skydance (via Paramount Networks UK & Australia). The channel operates primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, broadcasting on terrestrial services like Freeview, as well as digital satellite and cable platforms including Sky, Virgin Media, and Freesat.
5 USA focuses heavily on acquired content from the United States, offering a consistent lineup of high-profile crime dramas, mystery series, procedural thrillers, and feature films.
Understanding the 5 USA TV Guide
A comprehensive tv guide provides a chronological breakdown of programs scheduled across morning, afternoon, and evening broadcast blocks. Checking the listings allows viewers to track episode numbers, series progress, and repeat broadcasts.
Key elements available in daily channel listings include:
- Program Titles: Clear identification of feature films, series, or documentary features.
- Broadcast Times: Scheduled start and end times for each program block.
- Episode Information: Season numbers, episode titles, and brief synopsis details when available.
- Guidance Ratings: Content warnings and age ratings appropriate for UK broadcast standards.
5 USA TV Guide Listings for Tonight
Prime-time viewing typically features the channel's highest-profile acquisitions. Accessing tv guide listings for tonight allows audiences to see what is airing between 19:00 and midnight, which is when popular crime procedurals and evening movies usually occupy the schedule.
Because evening schedules can occasionally shift due to live event overruns or special programming changes, checking tonight's schedule directly ensures you do not miss returning dramas or late-night movie presentations.
Programming Lineup and Featured Genres
The core identity of 5 USA centers on well-known American imported series, with a heavy emphasis on television procedurals and mystery dramas. Common programming categories include:
Crime and Procedural Dramas
Procedural dramas form the backbone of the 5 USA schedule, frequently airing in multi-episode marathons or nightly primetime slots. Long-running franchises often featured on the channel include:
- NCIS: Following special agents investigating crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
- NCIS: Los Angeles: Focusing on the high-stakes surveillance and undercover operations of the Office of Special Projects.
- NCIS: New Orleans: Exploring criminal cases tied to the local military personnel of the Big Easy.
- Law & Order / Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Classic police procedural and legal drama series detailing criminal investigations and prosecutions.
- Chicago P.D.: A gritty police drama tracking the uniformed officers and intelligence unit of the Chicago Police Department.
- Body of Proof: A medical drama following a brilliant forensic pathologist solving murder cases.
Action and Feature Films
In addition to episodic series, 5 USA frequently broadcasts feature-length movies, particularly westerns, action thrillers, and television crime films during afternoon and late-night slots.
How to Use the TV Schedule Effectively
To get the most out of television listings when planning your viewing, consider the following practical steps:
- Select the Relevant Date: Navigate between today's listings, tonight's lineup, or upcoming weekly dates.
- Filter by Time Slot: Focus on specific daytime, primetime, or late-night windows.
- Check Episode Details: Verify whether a broadcast is a brand-new premiere or a repeated episode.
- Review Regional Variations: Confirm schedule details based on your platform provider or local time updates.
Viewing Options and Platform Availability
5 USA is available across major UK television distribution networks. Viewer access options include:
| Platform | Availability Type |
|---|---|
| Freeview | Free-to-air digital terrestrial channel |
| Sky | Subscription / Free-to-view satellite digital package |
| Freesat | Free satellite platform channel |
| Virgin Media | Digital cable television platform |
| My5 | Official streaming and catch-up video-on-demand service |
Schedule Accuracy and Time-Zone Guidance
While standard daily listings provide reliable program times, exact broadcast schedules remain subject to minor updates or live television adjustments. Viewers in regions outside the UK mainland should also account for local time-zone variances when reviewing schedule information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5 USA?
5 USA is a free-to-air television channel in the United Kingdom focused primarily on American drama series, crime procedurals, and feature films.
Where can I find 5 USA TV listings for tonight?
Tonight's TV guide listings can be viewed on daily schedule pages, interactive EPGs provided by TV platforms like Sky and Freeview, or through the official My5 portal.
Is 5 USA available to stream online?
Yes, programming from 5 USA can be streamed live or accessed on demand via the official My5 streaming platform in supported regions.
Why do program times sometimes change?
Broadcast times may occasionally shift due to live event extensions, network schedule revisions, or last-minute programming updates. Checking updated daily listings helps ensure accurate viewing times.