Dateline

Dateline

RETURNING34 Seasons919 Episodes6.5
NetworkNBC
First AiredMar 31, 1992
Last AiredJan 30, 2026
Runtime43 min

Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.

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Seasons & Episodes34 seasons · 919 episodes

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The Phantom
E1The Phantom
Sep 26, 202583m
The murder of a Colorado mother seems to point to an obvious suspect, but as investigators dig deeper, they uncover and elaborate plot filled with secrets and deception that turns the entire case upside down.
The Bucket Hat Mystery
E2The Bucket Hat Mystery
Oct 3, 202583m
Paradise turns deadly in Oahu, HI, when Jon Tokuhara, an acupuncturist and surfer with no known enemies, is shot dead in his clinic. Investigators uncover the victim's tangled love life, pointing to several persons of interest - until surveillance video reveals a new and unexpected suspect.
The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire
E3The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire
Oct 10, 202584m
When 74-year-old Clifford Lambert goes missing in California, the case eventually reveals a sophisticated web of deception, forged documents, and greed-fueled betrayal—resulting in multiple convictions, one inmate’s death, and a decade-long legal saga that only recently concluded.
A Perfect Spring Morning
E4A Perfect Spring Morning
Oct 17, 202583m
The quiet community of Chevy Chase, MD, is shaken when mother Leslie Preer is found murdered in her shower. Detectives find plausible suspects quickly, but without evidence the case goes cold until a surprising lead unmasks the killer two decades later.
Deadly Mischief
E5Deadly Mischief
Oct 24, 202584m
On the morning of July 18, 2014, esteemed Florida State University law professor Dan Markel was ambushed and shot twice in the head in his Tallahassee driveway. What began as a targeted assassination in a quiet Tallahassee neighborhood would eventually expose a web of lies, manipulation, and greed within a wealthy South Florida family.
The Death of Dr. Schwartz
E6The Death of Dr. Schwartz
Oct 31, 202584m
Steven Schwartz, a prominent kidney specialist, was found brutally murdered on May 28, 2014, in his waterfront home in Tarpon Springs, FL. At first glance, the scene looked like a botched burglary, but investigators would eventually uncover a decades-old secret that led to a violent killing.
The Trouble in Bardstown
E7The Trouble in Bardstown
Nov 7, 202584m
The disappearance of a mother of five sends shockwaves through the picturesque town of Bardstown, Kentucky, which witnesses five murders in four years. Frustrated with stalled progress, her family takes the investigation into their own hands.
Running Man
E8Running Man
Nov 14, 202584m
Investigators discover a car engulfed in flames in a remote wooded area near the Blue Mountains. When first responders pull the body of a local mother from the wreckage, the question arises: was the crash an accident, or something far more sinister?
Raising the Dead
E9Raising the Dead
Nov 21, 202584m
In rural Wisconsin, a woman and her boyfriend are found stabbed to death inside her farmhouse. Thirty years later, the daughter of one of the original suspects comes forward, reigniting the case all the way to trial.
The Ruse
E10The Ruse
Dec 5, 202528m
When a California father fails to return home after a quick trip to check his mail, his son calls police for help -- only to find himself the focus of their investigation until a stunning revelation upends the case.
The Farmer's Wife
E11The Farmer's Wife
Dec 12, 202583m
After a 911 call reporting a home invasion, police discover Karina Cooper sitting on her husband Ryan's blood-covered body in their Traer, Iowa, farmhouse. In the aftermath of Ryan Cooper's murder, rumors sweep through the small town, but investigators must uncover whether the talk is gossip or a crucial clue.
The Trouble with Sarah
E12The Trouble with Sarah
Jan 16, 202685m
Sarah Hartsfield's husband Joseph died in 2023 after being hospitalized in critical condition for hypoglycemia—a dangerous drop in blood sugar. Investigators would soon find a web of suspicious deaths in Sarah's past.
Secrets in the Ashes
E13Secrets in the Ashes
Jan 23, 202682m
A house fire in South Texas kills Patricia Leigh Mills while her young son miraculously escapes.
Bringing Jay Home
E14Bringing Jay Home
Jan 30, 202683m
A University of Mississippi student vanishes from his apartment. Friends and family fear that Jimmie "Jay" Lee's identity as a Black gay man may complicate the pursuit of justice.
Malice
E15Malice
Feb 27, 202683m
In Georgia, Jake Embert's death by gunshot is quickly ruled a suicide. His family believes there is more to the story and searches for justice for years, enduring a legal saga that spans three criminal trials.
The Professor & The Poet
E16The Professor & The Poet
Mar 6, 202683m
A years-long international hunt after Sue Ann Marcum, an accounting professor at American University, is found murdered in her Maryland home.
E17
E17Take Two
Mar 13, 2026

About Dateline

Dateline is a crime, documentary series on NBC. The show first aired on Mar 31, 1992 and currently has 34 seasons and 919 episodes. Dateline has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 49 votes.

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