# R.J. Decker returns with ABC crossover energy

> The season two premiere brings a flash mob, DWTS stars, a Bachelor alum, and a darker mystery into the mix.
- Title: R.J. Decker returns with ABC crossover energy | Shortify
- Summary: The season two premiere brings a flash mob, DWTS stars, a Bachelor alum, and a darker mystery into the mix. Season two is selling bigger spectacle, more ABC…
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- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/rj-decker-returns-star-studded-crossover-premiere-episode/19836274
- Published: 2026-09-15T21:36:39+00:00
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## The crossover begins
R.J. Decker opens season two with a three-show ABC crossover, pulling familiar entertainment faces into its premiere.

> R.J. Decker returns for its second season with a three-show crossover event
## A flash mob kicks off
The premiere starts with a flash mob featuring Dancing with the Stars pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy.

> To be part of their season premiere is just really incredible.
## Dancers meet actors
Chmerkovskiy said the scene brought dancers and actors together, with a choreographed performance built for the episode.

> We put a dance together, I think the performance turned out great
## Joey plays a thief
Joey Graziadei, known from The Bachelor and his DWTS season 33 win, guest stars as a thief in the premiere.

> everyone's been super inviting
## The mystery gets darker
Scott Speedman said the early episodes lean into the season one cliffhanger, the whodunit around the murder of Emi’s father.

> There's more action, the stakes are higher.
## More drama ahead
Jaina Lee Ortiz says the show keeps its lighter tone while digging into emotional relationships. Bevin Bru teased bigger drama and maybe a love triangle.

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## Key takeaway

Season two is selling bigger spectacle, more ABC crossover cameos, and a deeper murder mystery around Emi’s father.