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Season 26

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Hosted by noted reporters Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley, and now Lester Holt, this program presents in-depth coverage of news stories in the tradition of 60 Minutes and 20/20. Rather than just reading news reports, as most news shows do, the reporters for this show research their subjects and interview the people closely involved to create an informative work of investigative journalism.
Where to Watch Season 26
46 Episodes
  • Scorned
    E1
    Episode 1ScornedA love triangle leads to years of stalking, property destruction, threats, and murder.
  • Mystery on the Mississippi
    E2
    Episode 2Mystery on the MississippiWhen a mother of four dies unexpectedly on Valentine's Day, her death is attributed to natural causes, but a detective suspects that someone murdered the woman.
  • At The Bottom of The Pool
    E3
    Episode 3At The Bottom of The PoolWhen a model and up-and-coming YouTube celebrity turns up dead, police question her husband in the hope he can shed some light on the situation.
  • One Moment
    E4
    Episode 4One MomentAs a murder victim's sisters dedicate themselves to finding the killer, an unexpected source turns the case upside down.
  • The Halloween Party
    E5
    Episode 5The Halloween PartyA community comes together to search for a young woman who goes missing from a Halloween party.
  • Secret In Silver Lakes
    E6
    Episode 6Secret In Silver LakesA young father's murder at work leads investigators to deep secrets about sex, friendship, religion and family.
  • The Prophet's Daughter and Black Friday
    E7
    Episode 7The Prophet's Daughter and Black FridayAuthor Rachel Jeffs talks about life as the daughter of the self-proclaimed prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Warren Jeffs; officials investigate when a woman is found murdered in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Black Friday
    E8
    Episode 8Black FridayAn investigation of a woman found murdered in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Unthinkable: The Menendez Murders
    E9
    Episode 9Unthinkable: The Menendez MurdersA comprehensive look at the 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menendez by their sons, Lyle and Erik; featuring interviews with key players in the case, including Lyle Menendez.
  • Poisoned
    E10
    Episode 10PoisonedAn anonymous letter leads authorities investigating the poisoning death of a chiropractor to an unlikely suspect.
  • The Favorite Son
    E11
    Episode 11The Favorite SonA small-business owner and his bride are murdered shortly after their wedding; police suspect a family feud is the cause.
  • The Women and Dirty John
    E12
    Episode 12The Women and Dirty JohnA look at the case of con man John Meehan, including interviews with his wife and her daughter, his ex-wife, law enforcement officers, and the Los Angeles Times reporter who shined a spotlight on the story.
  • Unspeakable
    E13
    Episode 13UnspeakableA couple's anniversary celebration ends in murder during what appears to have been a home invasion, but investigators believe the suspect might be connected to the victim.
  • Out There In The Dark
    E14
    Episode 14Out There In The DarkBrandy Daniels believed someone was stalking her. Then, the single mother was found slumped over in her car, shot dead. Investigators would spend years navigating the twists and turns searching for her killer.
  • The Farm
    E15
    Episode 15The FarmA murder outside Pleasantville, Iowa, divides a family and forces one man to take the investigation into his own hands.
  • Secrets of Emerald Coast
    E16
    Episode 16Secrets of Emerald CoastWhen a young mother disappears after leaving her infant in the care of her local pastor and his wife, Florida detectives search for her for five years, uncovering a web of secrets and lies.
  • Deep In The Woods
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    Episode 17Deep In The WoodsWhen a young Army medic based at Ft. Bragg, N.C., goes missing, police can't solve the case despite having a suspect until an unorthodox private investigator steps in to help.
  • The Night of The New Moon
    E18
    Episode 18The Night of The New MoonA former marine who once was the hero for a woman in an abusive marriage may have let his desire to help go too far.
  • A Crack in Everything
    E19
    Episode 19A Crack in EverythingA woman's death is initially ruled a suicide, but when a new investigation begins, police begin to suspect murder.
  • Fire and Faith
    E20
    Episode 20Fire and FaithWhen dozens of homeowners find themselves on a Napa Valley hilltop surrounded by fire, two teams of daring chopper pilots risk their lives in a mission to rescue them.
  • The Pink Gun Mystery
    E21
    Episode 21The Pink Gun MysteryWhen a complicated Texas love triangle ends in murder, a pink gun leads to an arrest, until new evidence prompts investigators to rethink the case.
  • Inside the Hunt for El Chapo
    E22
    Episode 22Inside the Hunt for El ChapoFormer DEA agent Andrew Hogan details his search for Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán with never-before-seen videos and photographs.
  • Cold Blooded
    E23
    Episode 23Cold BloodedWhen a young Florida law professor is shot, baffling his family, friends and police, a complicated investigation leads police to a surprising theory of the crime; the victim's family speaks out for the first time.
  • No Way Out
    E24
    Episode 24No Way OutFour families that barely escaped the catastrophic Montecito, Calif., mudslides alive, and the rescuers who risked their own lives to help.
  • Simply Diabolical
    E25
    Episode 25Simply DiabolicalThis is a recap and follow-up to an earlier episode (Dateline 25.20) dealing with the case of Michelle Hadley who was arrested for sending her ex-husband Ian Diaz and his new wife Angela threatening emails. The case took a twist when the police found evidence that pointed to someone else as the culprit. In this latest episode, it's revealed that the culprit pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
  • Deadly Circumstances
    E26
    Episode 26Deadly CircumstancesA Tennessee resident is murdered in her bedroom; investigators have little evidence and struggle to find answers.
  • Silent No More
    E27
    Episode 27Silent No MoreFormer USA Gymnastics national team coordinators Bela and Martha Karolyi talk with Savannah Guthrie about the Olympic sex abuse scandal; Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney describes the sexual assault she endured.
  • Into The Night
    E28
    Episode 28Into The NightThe disappearance of a young woman from Bend, Ore., leads to an intense manhunt after the suspect embarks on a two state crime spree.
  • Twisted in Texas
    E29
    Episode 29Twisted in TexasWhen one woman breaks off her relationship with a boyfriend she says abused and stalked her, he moves on to something even worse.
  • The Creek
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    Episode 30The CreekAfter a 15-year-old girl disappears, investigators discover a creek where the local teenagers hang out that may hold the answer to her disappearance.
  • Dreams and Nightmares: The Meek Mill Story
    E31
    Episode 31Dreams and Nightmares: The Meek Mill StoryRapper Meek Mill interview; exploring controversies surrounding the criminal justice system, including the parole system, wrongful convictions, challenges faced by law enforcement, alleged police abuse and more.
  • Silent Witness
    E32
    Episode 32Silent WitnessWhen a young woman is found dead in a field on the outskirts of Green Bay, Wis., a fitness tracker helps detectives solve the mystery.
  • The House on Pitch Pine Crescent
    E33
    Episode 33The House on Pitch Pine CrescentIn a suburb of Toronto, a family lives in fear as one relative after another is found dead over the years in the same house.
  • Growing Promise
    E34
    Episode 34Growing PromiseA look at the future of marijuana in the United States, including state-of-the-art science and interviews with patients, their families, leading scientists, doctors, federal legislators and a former professional football player.
  • Bringing Down Bill Cosby
    E35
    Episode 35Bringing Down Bill CosbyInterview with Andrea Constand, the first woman to pursue charges against Bill Cosby, and four other Cosby accusers who testified against him.
  • The College Fraternity Crisis
    E36
    Episode 36The College Fraternity CrisisSixteen parents fighting to end college hazing at fraternities speak out together for the first time; cases of alleged hazing at various universities.
  • The Watcher
    E37
    Episode 37The WatcherA recent law school graduate in Georgia who has a promising future disappears without a trace.
  • The Other Side of Paradise
    E38
    Episode 38The Other Side of ParadiseA father in Hawaii tackles setback after setback in his fight for justice for his murdered daughter.
  • Fathers Day
    E39
    Episode 39Fathers DayA woman's DNA test sends her father halfway around the world to confront his past.
  • Deadly Detour
    E40
    Episode 40Deadly DetourWhen a prominent attorney claims to have accidentally shot his wealthy wife, the local prosecutor questions his story.
  • The Dividing Line
    E41
    Episode 41The Dividing LineThe reality of life along the U.S.-Mexico border, including interviews with families seeking asylum, news on the controversial policy of separating migrant families, and fact checks on claims made by both political parties.
  • Unraveled
    E42
    Episode 42UnraveledA woman, Connie Jones, whose ex-husband, Dwight, killed six people in Arizona, allegedly targeting individuals with connections to their divorce; interviews with experts on the topics of domestic violence and mass murder.
  • The Threat
    E43
    Episode 43The ThreatA husband convicted of murdering his wife is granted parole; others fear he may kill again.
  • Jonestown: An American tragedy
    E44
    Episode 44Jonestown: An American tragedyAn in-depth look at the journalists who exposed the dangers of cult leader Reverend Jim Jones; interviews with witnesses to murders carried out by Jones' followers.
  • Noises In The Night
    E45
    Episode 45Noises In The NightA popular high school student is found murdered in her bed; two students help police solve the case.
  • A Good Son
    E46
    Episode 46A Good SonWhen two mothers meet after one of their sons disappears after a college party, their search for answers leads them down an unexpected path.
Cast of Season 26
  • Lester HoltSelf - Anchor
 
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