TVLine spotlights fresh episodes for March 16, 2026, including The Voice entering its battles round, Paradise revealing Jane's backstory, and FBI probing a kidnapping close to home. The guide covers broadcast, cable, and streaming options organized by time slot.
TVLine's daily What to Watch column lists new and returning English-language shows and select movies airing on March 16, 2026. Key highlights include NBC's The Voice, where battles start as coaches prepare artists for the upcoming Knockouts round. In Paradise, Xavier and Gary advance their plan, Sinatra acts in Paradise, Gabriela pursues a new lead, and Jane's past comes to light—aligning with the column's tease of mining Jane's history. FBI centers on Maggie's sister Erin going missing, leading to a search that uncovers a kidnapping by a figure from her past, tying into the described investigation close to home. The episode also involves a wanted Belarusian national posing as an expecting father, exposing an international baby smuggling ring, with Donna Lynne Champlin guest-starring and concerns over Bill's father's health. Other notable airings feature American Idol, with Brad Paisley and guest judge Keke Palmer mentoring Top 20 hopefuls ahead of performances by Iam Tongi and Thunderstorm Artis; The Rookie, as Lucy returns post-attack amid twists in the Liam Glasser case; Top Chef, challenging contestants to create savory dishes inspired by Talenti Gelato flavors in 30 minutes; and documentaries like The Plastic Detox, following six couples reducing plastic use, and Born to Bowl, tracking pro bowlers Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte. Additional shows include Below Deck Down Under, The Neighborhood, St. Denis Medical, and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. Readers can subscribe for daily newsletters.