Dateline NBC

Season 29

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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 29

45 Episodes

Trouble at the 7-11 Ranch
E1
Trouble at the 7-11 RanchJosh Mankiewicz reports on the mysterious disappearance of a Colorado rancher.
Left For Dead
E2
Left For DeadThe survivor of a horrible attack is convinced police have the wrong suspect.
Tallahassee Trap
E3
Tallahassee TrapDennis Murphy has the latest on the case of a Florida law professor murdered in his garage, including new details, newly-released evidence and bombshell testimony from a long-awaited trial.
A Killer Role
E4
A Killer RoleAfter filming wraps on an indie horror movie, the cast members learn that their lead actress is not who she says she is and has been charged with killing her uncle.
Lone Star Obsession
E5
Lone Star ObsessionWhen a doctor is found murdered, investigators are stumped as to who would want him dead. Police discover simmering jealousies and a love triangle. Andrea Canning has the latest developments.
The Dead of Night
E6
The Dead of NightA mother of two goes missing in Monrovia, California. As detectives investigate, the woman's friends and family reveal that she feared she was being stalked. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
What Happened to Don Lewis
E7
What Happened to Don LewisJosh Mankiewicz reports on the mysterious disappearance of Carole Baskin’s husband, Don Lewis, who vanished in 1997 while preparing for a trip to Costa Rica
The Client: A New Look
E8
The Client: A New LookAn Arkansas realtor goes missing after showing a house. When loved ones later receive mysterious text messages from her, they know something isn’t right. Andrea Canning reports.
A Promise to Helene
E9
A Promise to HeleneHelene Pruszynski, a 21-year-old college student is found murdered in 1980. The case remains cold for nearly 40 years, until 2019 when a new detective assigned to this cold case uses genetic genealogy and catches her killer, James Curtis Clanton.
Even the Devil Went to Church
E10
Even the Devil Went to ChurchIn Morris, Alabama, faith is a way of life. But when a man is murdered, rumors involving a pastor begin to swirl and the truth ends up turning the community upside down. Andrea Canning reports.
Return to Shalimar Way
E11
Return to Shalimar WayAndrea Canning looks into the September 2012 death of Leslie London Neulander in her Syracuse, NY, area home. Initially ruled an accident, her doctor-husband is later charged with her murder. Canning interviews investigators, as well as friends of the victim and reveals the latest news about the case.
Hope Whispers
E12
Hope WhispersAfter Ellie Green doesn't hear from her mother for a few days following an argument, she begins to worry. Then she learns her mother is dead. But is that the truth? Keith Morrison reports.
The Eastlake Conspiracy
E13
The Eastlake ConspiracyWhen Ohio resident Pat Sabo is offered $50,000 to kill someone hundreds of miles away, he calls the police to report the incident; acting quickly, investigators set up an elaborate sting operation to bring down those behind the murder-for-hire plot;
10 Minutes to Sunset
E14
10 Minutes to SunsetWhen a pediatric dentist is found dead, police uncovers a complex plot and their suspect leads investigators on an international manhunt; the lead detective speaks out for the first time;
Voices for Vanessa
E15
Voices for VanessaWhen a soldier, Vannessa, vanishes from Fort Hood, her family do everything they can to bring attention to her disappearance; Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy speaks about the investigation and allegations of sexual assault in the military;
Point Blank
E16
Point BlankAfter Todd Chance is murdered, police follow a trial video evidence as they work to track down the killer;
Race for a Vaccine
E17
Race for a VaccineTop executives at Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson talk about plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and efforts to overcome public mistrust; interviews with key advisors from President Donald Trump and President-Elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 task forces;
Far from Spider Lake
E18
Far from Spider LakeA 40-year-old Minnesota woman is shot to death in her bed, while her husband and teenage daughter are home, leaving investigators to wonder who would want her dead;
Into the Night - Part 2
E19
Into the Night - Part 2The latest in the case of a missing young Oregon woman, whose disappearance led to an intense manhunt, after a suspect embarked on a two-state crime spree;
The Life and Death of Princess Diana
E20
The Life and Death of Princess DianaMore than 2 decades since the tragic death of Princess Diana, Dateline reveals new insights into the real story of the very private royal, including a look at Diana's troubled marriage, her turbulent life in the royal family, and the investigation into her death;
Journey for Justice
E21
Journey for JusticeThe families of George Floyd, Jacob Blake Jr, and Eric Garner open up together in a raw and emotional conversation about their pain, anger, and frustration over police violence;
Open Water
E22
Open WaterA romantic Mediterranean cruise, which was intended to rekindle the love between a woman and her ex-husband, had led to the vanishing of her; the investigation would reveal secret recordings, a surprising star witness, and an undercover hit man;
The Grudge
E23
The GrudgeThe deadly shooting at U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas’ home that left her husband Mark injured and their son Daniel dead.
Night of the Summer Solstice
E24
Night of the Summer SolsticeKeith Morrison has the latest developments in the case of a 21-year-old UCLA student, whose body was found in an infamous Los Angeles area train tunnel in 1990.
Lauren's Promise
E25
Lauren's PromiseWhen University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey is found murdered on campus, investigators learn that she had reached out to the campus police for help multiple times before her death. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the latest significant changes and consequences the school is facing.
The Woman at the Bar
E26
The Woman at the BarAfter grandmother Lois Riess murders her husband David Riess in Minnesota and flees to Florida, she kills and steals the identity of a look-alike woman, Pamela Hutchinson, who she had met and befriended. Law enforcement eventually connects the murders and apprehends Lois Riess, who pleads guilty to the 2018 murder of Pamela Hutchinson. She receives a life sentence in prison.
Shannon's Story
E27
Shannon's StoryA college student goes missing in broad daylight from her off-campus job. As police begin to investigate, they receive a mysterious phone call that changes everything.
Death of a Hometown Hero
E28
Death of a Hometown HeroProfessional basketball player Lorenzo Wright goes missing in 2010 and is found dead 10 days later; Lorenzo's mother insists that she knows who murdered her son and is relentless in helping detectives solve the case;
The Black Box (Repeat)
E29
The Black Box (Repeat)A coroner arrives at the scene of a car wreck to find a woman dead. He becomes suspicious when he notices unusual markings on her face. Was her death really an accident? Andrea Canning reports.
Broken Circle
E30
Broken CircleWhen the owner of a school promoted as a place to help troubled girls is accused of abusing students, his daughter must decide whose side she’s on. Keith Morrison reports.
The Monster at Large
E31
The Monster at LargeWhen Susan Woods doesn’t show up for work, she is soon discovered dead in her bathtub. As police search for answers, they find a trail of victims. Natalie Morales reports.
Collateral Damage
E32
Collateral DamageFormer NXIVM member Dr. Danielle Roberts defends branding members of the alleged sex cult; former members India Oxenberg and her mother, Catherine Oxenberg, open up about how they are doing, after the group's founder is convicted of felonies.
Return to the Landing
E33
Return to the LandingIn an attempt to move on from a tumultuous love triangle, South Carolina native Heather Elvis goes out on a first date on December 17, 2013. After returning home, she calls her friend Brianna. Heather is never seen or heard from again.
The Life She Wanted
E34
The Life She WantedWitnesses see a woman handcuffed in a parking lot and taken into an unmarked car by a blond woman. But detectives can't find any record of an arrest. Where could she be? Josh Mankiewicz reports.
The Woman with No Name
E35
The Woman with No NameAmateur internet investigators, new DNA technology and a dogged investigator help police find a killer – and identify a victim for years known only as "Lavender Doe."
The Waiting Car
E36
The Waiting CarLead detectives in the murder investigation of University of Utah student MacKenzie Lueck speak exclusively to Keith Morrison about the case that made national headlines.
Mommy Doomsday
E37
Mommy DoomsdayExclusive new interviews and details on the deaths surrounding Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell, a case Keith Morrison has been on since it drew national attention after Lori’s children disappeared.
Sex, Lies, & Murder
E38
Sex, Lies, & MurderWhen a woman is murdered, a web of sex and lies is uncovered, revealing a prominent family’s dark secrets. Detectives and an FBI informant tell Dennis Murphy about the case for the first time. Update of Secrets in the Suburbs (S20E45).
The Phone Call
E39
The Phone CallKathleen Schroll makes a phone call that names her killer right before her death, it leads to the arrest of a father for murder. But two trials and 12 years later, authorities begin to wonder if he was the victim, not the villain.
The Necklace
E43
The NecklaceWhen a private investigator and former police officer vanishes, detectives think there may be more to the story when strange text messages start to appear... Keith Morrison reports.
Killer Role
E44
Killer RoleAfter filming wraps on an indie horror film, the cast and crew learn their killer star isn’t who she says she is. It’s a plot twist that reveals a real-life killer. Keith Morrison reports.
Window of Opportunity
E45
Window of OpportunityA Michigan community is shocked when a local mother is found stabbed to death. After the case goes cold for more than a decade, a bombshell reignites the investigation. Andrea Canning reports.
Secrets by the Bay
E47
Secrets by the BayA mother of two vanishes, and nearly two years later her body is found in the San Diego Bay, but medical examiners say she had only been dead for about a month or two. Keith Morrison reports.
House of Horrors
E50
House of HorrorsWhen Nichole Payne and her son, Taylor, are found dead in their home, it takes nearly a decade to unravel what happened; for the first time on television, Nichole's children share what they saw the day that their mother and brother were murdered;
The Fight for America's Soul
E51
The Fight for America's SoulAmerica is on its knees thanks to the global pandemic, and a year marred by division and uncertainty. Dateline investigates why so many are now turning to religion and seeking solace in the spiritual world.