Emi’s arrest raises the stakes for everyone around her in R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 3, “Arms and Armadillos.” The new photos and promo preview R.J. and Mel’s search for answers as Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death.
R.J. (Scott Speedman) and Mel (Bevin Bru) are convinced there is more to the case than the charges suggest. But the offer of help from a mysterious stranger comes with a price—and an agenda of his own. For Emi (Jaina Lee Ortiz), the investigation has become far more personal than one of R.J.’s usual cases.
The episode follows the turn at the end of “Manos: Hands of Fate.” If you need a refresher before Tuesday, read our Season 2 Episode 2 recap. The photos and promo below offer a look at what comes next without giving away how R.J. and Mel’s investigation unfolds.
When Does “Arms and Armadillos” Air?
R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 3, “Arms and Armadillos,” airs Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The episode will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 3 Photos “Arms and Armadillos”
R.J. DECKER Season 2 Episode 3 – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) BEVIN BRUR.J. DECKER Season 2 Episode 3 – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) SCOTT SPEEDMANR.J. DECKER – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) JAINA LEE ORTIZR.J. DECKER – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) JAINA LEE ORTIZR.J. DECKER – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) CHRIS MAYERSR.J. DECKER – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) ELAINE HENDRIXR.J. DECKER – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) ELAINE HENDRIXR.J. DECKER – “Arms and Armadillos” – As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Dana Hawley) SCOTT SPEEDMAN, JAINA LEE ORTIZ
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