Coronavirus may have pulled the plug on March Madness, but HBO is filling the void tonight with a new documentary looking at the FBI's two-year investigation into the hidden underworld of collegiate basketball recruiting. Also tonight: Little People, Big World returns for Season 20, Schitt's Creek airs its penultimate episode, and One Day at a Time hopes to build on last week's impressive numbers. Here's what's new and noteworthy on TV this Tuesday:
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: HBO's documentary The Scheme takes a hard look at the FBI's two-year undercover investigation into corruption in the world of college basketball, featuring never before seen evidence and an interview with Christian Dawkins, the 26-year-old whose criminal enterprise was at the center of the investigation. Watch the trailer. 9:00 PM ET on HBO
SEASON PREMIERE: There's a lot happening as Little People, Big World kicks off its 20th season. Following Matt and Amy's divorce, the Roloff family farm is in transition, with new relationships blooming and a baby on the way. 9:00 PM ET on TLC
NEW EPISODE: With just a week to go before the series finale, tonight's Schitts Creek finds David (Dan Levy) considering where he wants to live. Meanwhile, Moira (Catherine O'Hara) hears some surprising news. 9:00 PM ET on Pop TV
NEWS SPECIAL: NBC News is putting its global resources to work with a cross-platform series of primetime specials focused on the latest developments in the COVID-19 crisis. NBC News Special Report: Coronavirus Pandemic aims to balance the news of the day with stories the producers hope will give viewers some "moments of comfort." 10:00 PM ET on NBC, MSNBC, and NBC News Now
NEW EPISODE: Though Pop TV brought One Day at a Time back from cancelation, they wisely chose to simulcast last week's Season 4 premiere on both Pop TV and TV Land, quadrupling their viewership in the process. Given the response, tonight's episode, which sees Penelope (Justina Machado) reassessing her relationship with money, and deciding upon a much-needed purchase will also air on both channels. 9:30 PM ET on Pop TV and TV Land
SEASON FINALE: It's time for the final weigh-in of the season on tonight's finale of The Biggest Loser. If you haven't been watching, this is your chance to catch up: the network will be running a Season 18 marathon beginning at 10:30 AM ET, culminating with the finale, in which all twelve contestants return to see which have made the most progress toward their goals. Watch the preview. 9:00 PM ET on USA
NEW EPISODE: With filming currently paused and just one more episode in the can, the current season of NCIS is likely to come to an abrupt end with its next episode, which is currently scheduled to air April 14th. Tonight, Jimmy (Brian Dietzen) and Kasie (Diona Reasonover) are held hostage in a diner while trying to ensure the safety of the other customers. Watch the preview. 8:00 PM ET on CBS
SEASON FINALE: Just as Miracle Workers: Dark Ages is hitting its stride, the season is coming to a close. In tonight's season finale, Prince Chauncley (Daniel Radcliffe) and Al (Geraldine Viswanathan) encounter their most difficult obstacle yet. 10:30 PM ET on TBS
Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.
TOPICS: The Scheme, HBO, Documentaries, NCAA