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R.J. Decker – Season 1, Episode 3 The Needle and the Damage Done

Name: The Needle and the Damage Done
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-03-17
Cast: Scott Speedman, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Bevin Bru, Kevin Rankin, Adelaide Clemens

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R.J. Decker – Season 1, Episode 3

The Needle and the Damage Done

Aired Mar 17, 2026

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R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son; Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on parenting and finances.

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Scott Speedman

RJ Decker

Jaina Lee Ortiz

Emilia "Emi" Ochoa

Bevin Bru

Melody "Mel" Abreau

Kevin Rankin

Aloysius "Wish" Aiken

Adelaide Clemens

Catherine Delacroix

Robert Doherty

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Jasmine Blu

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Mar 20

4.2/5

The hour delivered a case that went from a missing persons case to a murder investigation, and it’s great to continue seeing RJ sharpen his skills.But this hour also solidified the complicated dynamic between RJ and Emi.

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R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son; Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on parenting and finances.

Executive Producer: Robert Doherty, Carl Hiaasen, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman
Network: ABC
Rating: TV-14 (D|S|L)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Mar 17, 2026

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