“Dateline” is an award-winning newsmagazine that delivers viewers stories ranging from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Each episode incorporates the classic elements of drama and great storytelling: good guys, bad guys, conflict with the highest stakes, suspense and resolution. Hear the chilling tales directly from those most affected and involved, including investigators tasked with cracking the cases and the families confronting tragedy.

Upcoming Episodes
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EVIL WAS WAITING
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
9/8c
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A soldier, just back from Afghanistan, is gunned down on the side of the road in Kentucky. Detectives quickly uncover a secret that could solve the case. Andrea Canning reports.

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THE MANSION ON OCEAN BLVD
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
8/7c

When two tragic deaths occur within one week of each other in a wealthy city in California, families begin to wonder what happened inside a beachfront mansion.

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FINAL CURTAIN
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
9/8c

A 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.

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THE MYSTERY MAN
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
8/7c

At first, Mischele Lewis’ new boyfriend seemed almost too good to be true. She would learn her dream man did have secrets, but was he just playing spy games with her? A single mom goes on a dangerous mission of her own to find out the truth.

Recent Episodes
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RECKLESS
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
8/7c
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A teenager is convicted of encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself; exclusive interviews with those on both sides of the case.

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THE CAPTURE
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
9/8c
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"Anatomy of a Capture" offers an in depth description of the capture of Saddam Hussein. "Richard Engel" talks about reaction from Tikrit, Iraq. "Judgement Day" examines how Saddam Hussein will likely face trial for war crimes. "Condoleezza Rice" talks to the National Security Adviser about the capture. "A Soldier's Story" talks to a former Gulf War prisoner of war about his reaction to the capture. "Still Missing" looks at the on going hunt for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. "Raghida Dergham" discuss reaction to the capture in the Arab world. "The Ace of Spades" looks at worldwide reaction to the capture.

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THE FEUD
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
8/7c
When a Montana man bought his slice of heaven in the vast western wilderness, it would set off a chain of events that ended more like a nightmare, with one man shot dead and another charged with murder. How did this neighborly dispute turn deadly?  Only two men were there and the man who shot first told his story, claiming it was kill or be killed. Did the dead man’s body tell a different story? A daughter was in a search for justice.
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THE STRANGER
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
9/8c
She was a free spirit who had yearned to make it in Hollywood. But she made headlines instead when she vanished. Brittany Tavar was generous, opening her life to anyone she thought needed her help. But after she disappeared her family discovered that her giving nature exposed her to more danger than they realized. There was a handsome boarder, the friend turned-enemy, or could've the free spirit just up and left on her own
Cast
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    Correspondent
    Josh Mankiewicz
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    Correspondent
    Dennis Murphy
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    Correspondent
    Andrea Canning
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    Host/Correspondent
    Craig Melvin
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    Host/Correspondent
    Keith Morrison
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