Inside Edition for Friday, April 3, 2026

Inside Edition delivers a high-octane mix of breaking news, human interest stories, and celebrity updates in this April 3, 2026 episode. The show opens with a dramatic account of a U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, detailing the rescue mission of the pilot and the intense survival training he underwent. The segment features insights from a former Air Force colonel, emphasizing the critical 'Siri' (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) protocols. The episode then shifts to Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and his ongoing recovery, including his emotional support from girlfriend Vanessa Trump, his return to golf, and his decision to seek rehab in Zurich. A heart-pounding dog-versus-raccoon attack in a backyard is recounted with visceral detail, highlighting the couple’s heroic efforts to save their pet. Meanwhile, the Artemis II astronauts share their first space interviews, revealing humorous and touching moments—like the first woman to the moon fixing the spacecraft toilet and sleeping upside down. Safety warnings follow, with experts advising commuters on how to avoid being pushed onto train tracks. The episode also covers the controversial disposal of former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s portrait, the return of Megan Thee Stallion to Broadway, and Zendaya’s red carpet appearance. A poignant segment warns against Easter pet abandonment, spotlighting the high failure rate of bunnies and chicks adopted for the holiday. Finally, a live TV mishap involving a giant crab biting a reporter and a robot Rapunzel attacked by ravens adds a surreal, viral-worthy note. The episode closes with a chilling true crime teaser about the missing patriarch Gary Ferris, promoting the podcast 'Blood is Thicker, the Ferris Wheel'.