Dateline NBC

Season 27

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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 27

45 Episodes

On the Outskirts of Town
E1
On the Outskirts of TownAndrea Canning reports on a young, beloved woman who is found dead near a soccer field in Indiana. Detectives try to piece together a puzzle that leads them to the most unexpected of suspects.
A Small Town Secret
E2
A Small Town SecretWhen a beloved teacher and former beauty queen goes missing in Georgia, it triggers a decade-long investigation that makes national headlines. Andrea Canning reports.
At the Bottom of the Lake
E3
At the Bottom of the LakeA pilot flees after a deadly plane crash, and becomes a fugitive living a double life for decades. He tells his story for the first time to Keith Morrison.
Death Trap
E4
Death TrapThe sister of a man who died after robbing a bank when a bomb that was placed around his neck detonated talks about the case.
Everything She Knew
E5
Everything She KnewA young woman’s murder remains unsolved until someone comes forward to reveal her own harrowing story. Keith Morrison reports.
The Landing
E6
The LandingThe parents of missing South Carolina woman Heather Elvis, Debbi and Terry Elvis, open up to NBC News’ Andrea Canning about the search for their daughter.
The Mansion on Ocean Boulevard
E7
The Mansion on Ocean BoulevardThe mysterious deaths of 6-year-old Max Shacknai and 32-year-old Rebecca Zahau, who died within days of each other in 2011 at a California beachside mansion
The Ultimatum
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The UltimatumWhen a mother is discovered dead inside her home, it appears to be a suicide. But when investigators start to interview those closest to her, an evil plot emerges. Dennis Murphy reports.
Final Curtain
E9
Final CurtainA soon-to-be bride is caught in the middle of a twisted murder plot that has detectives questioning if she played a role in it.
Suspicion in Silver City
E10
Suspicion in Silver CityThe mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, and her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports.
In a Lonely Place
E11
In a Lonely PlaceWhen a creative entrepreneur abruptly leaves his business for an international surfing adventure, his family’s worry turns into suspicion. Keith Morrison reports.
Under a Full Moon
E12
Under a Full MoonWhen detectives track down the killer of a Las Vegas cocktail waitress and mother, it becomes clear that the investigation has just begun.
Stone Cold
E13
Stone ColdWhen a hard-charging boss in Arizona is shot to death, police uncover a complex web of bruised egos in his professional life and a trail of broken hearts in his personal life.
The Alibi
E14
The AlibiThe homicide of private first class soldier and young mother Karlyn Ramirez; a glimpse into the FBI's crime lab and an in-depth look at how multiple agencies uncovered a plot that spanned several states and prompted suspicions of espionage.
The Trap
E15
The TrapInterviews with former journalist Amanda Lindhout and the undercover agent who spearheaded the international manhunt for the individual responsible for her 2008 kidnapping and torture in Somalia.
ACCUSED: The R. Kelly Story
E16
ACCUSED: The R. Kelly StoryAn in-depth look at the history of allegations against singer R. Kelly, including interviews with several women who accuse Kelly of misconduct.
Finding Venus
E17
Finding VenusA mother of two mysteriously vanishes from her parents' Michigan home while going to check the mailbox, leaving her phone and identification behind; police declare her dead without discovering a body.
Chasing O.J. Simpson: The Untold Stories
E18
Chasing O.J. Simpson: The Untold StoriesLooking back at O.J. Simpson's infamous Bronco car chase and subsequent standoff with the LAPD SWAT team, 25 years after the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Reckless
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RecklessReckless A teenager is convicted of encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself; exclusive interviews with those on both sides of the case.
What They Saw
E20
What They SawDennis Murphy speaks to a Georgia father accused of murdering his ex-wife. While his friends work to prove his innocence, prosecutors count on his children to testify against their own father.
Secrets of Lake Seminole
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Secrets of Lake SeminoleA man disappears after a duck hunting trip in Florida on his sixth wedding anniversary and is later found to have been murdered.
The Golden Child
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The Golden ChildThe investigation into a woman's mysterious disappearance from inside her home in Washington, D.C., reveals a connection to the decades-old disappearance of another woman.
Vanishing of Kelsey Berreth
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Vanishing of Kelsey BerrethThe investigation into a woman's mysterious disappearance from inside her home in Washington, D.C., reveals a connection to the decades-old disappearance of another woman.
Endgame
E24
EndgameAndrea Canning reports on the murder of Shele Danishefsky, a wealthy New York City finance executive whose 2009 death was originally ruled accidental.
The Motive
E25
The MotiveA young woman finds out her boyfriend might have killed a college football player out of revenge. She struggles with going to officials, fearing she could lose her life. Keith Morrison reports.
Jagged
E26
JaggedWhen Ohio mother Heather Bogle goes missing, a detective identifies multiple suspects, until he himself comes under scrutiny for his investigation. Josh Mankiewicz reports
Evil Was Watching
E27
Evil Was WatchingTwo young girls in Washington are snatched in broad daylight. The case goes unsolved until a new detective tries to solve the mystery that haunted her childhood. Keith Morrison reports
Evil Intent
E28
Evil IntentWhen a young woman, Jessica Nelson, fails to show up at work and her mother rushes to her home to try to find her. What she discovers there begins an investigation that leads to a suspect that no one imagined;
11 Minutes
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11 MinutesAn Alabama father calls police after his son throws a house party. Just 11 minutes after a deputy leaves his house, another 911 call is placed. What happened? Josh Mankiewicz reports.
She Didn't Come Home
E30
She Didn't Come HomeA mother in Pennsylvania disappears after co-workers see her leaving for lunch.
A Villainous Plan
E31
A Villainous PlanA Connecticut bank executive is targeted by criminals who force him to rob his own bank.
The Call
E32
The CallWhen a dancer is murdered in her Virginia home, investigators are hopeful they can crack the case. Could an unexpected tip lead them to an unlikely person? Andrea Canning reports.
The Betrayal of Sarah Stern
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The Betrayal of Sarah SternThe discovery of a 19-year-old's car abandoned on a bridge in New Jersey turns into a missing person case that evolves into a months-long homicide investigation; police discover a plot involving money, close friends, and a fatal betrayal;
Facing The Music
E34
Facing The MusicWhen a young teacher in Pennsylvania is murdered, her friends wonder if the killer will be caught. Following years without an arrest, investigators discover a new tool that may finally help unlock the murderer's identity.
The Overlook
E35
The OverlookTwo young women are shot and left for dead on a beach in Texas. After one miraculously survives, she is determined to find out who the attacker is. When a man is eventually convicted, the long road to justice seems to be complete.
She Did Everything Right
E36
She Did Everything RightA University of Utah athlete is found murdered on campus. She had reached out to campus police for help multiple times before her death. Could it have been prevented? Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Return To The Farm
E37
Return To The FarmWhen Shirley Carter is gunned down in her kitchen in rural Iowa, the whole town is stunned. But when police and her family are left with no leads, Shirley’s husband does something even more shocking -- he points the finger at their son. Dennis Murphy reports on the major developments in the case, and the family feud that led to a murder trial.
Before Midnight
E38
Before MidnightA successful business woman and mother of three is found shot in her office. Will justice be served? Keith Morrison reports.
She Never Left
E39
She Never LeftA missing mother in Jacksonville, Fla., leaves behind a 3-year-old son, whose memory of their last night together offers some clues as to what happened to her. The case remains cold until two decades later when the son, Aaron Fraser, solves the mystery that haunted his childhood.
Return to the Early Shift
E41
Return to the Early ShiftA Kentucky man is convicted of murdering his co-worker; the mystery is considered solved until a stunning disclosure, years later, turns the closed case upside down.
The Secret Keepers
E43
The Secret KeepersA 59-year-old father is found dead in his home, and family members assume it is related to his ongoing health issues. But when the coroner reveals he didn't die of natural causes, police begin an investigation questioning some of his family members.
Before the Storm
E45
Before the StormA divorced, bi-sexual Texan mother of two, with a new man in her life, goes missing as Hurricane Harvey approaches. Both cooperative, the missing mom's ex-husband, and new boyfriend, fail their polygraphs.
Deadly Secret
E47
Deadly SecretPamela Smart was television's first true crime fascination after her husband was found murdered. Police discovered that Pamela Smart was keeping a big secret. Andrea Canning reports.
At the Edge of Town
E48
At the Edge of TownWhen a college student is found dead after a party, his mother is determined to try to find out what happened. Dennis Murphy reports on the unexpected twist that no one saw coming.
Out of the Darkness
E49
Out of the DarknessA wife calls 911 to report her husband has been shot on a country road in Texas. Could the dramatic police footage from the scene end up being key in the investigation? Josh Mankiewicz reports.