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20/20 Season 35 Episodes

65 Episodes 2012 - 2013

Episode 1

Nasty Neighbors

Fri, Sep 14, 2012 60 mins

Heated disputes between neighbors are examined. Included: a murder following a noisy karaoke party; a couple who endured vandalism, verbal harassment and false reports to the police by a disgruntled woman; celebrity tiffs with neighbors.

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Episode 2

Best in TV: The Greatest TV Shows of Our Time With Barbara Walters

Tue, Sep 18, 2012 120 mins

The results of an ABC News-People Magazine poll on TV's best in such categories as comedies, dramas, cop shows, and TV moms and dads. Included: clips, outtakes, screen tests and behind-the-scenes footage; remarks from Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Tina Fey, Mariska Hargitay, Florence Henderson, Christina Hendricks, Ron Howard, Warren Littlefield, Lorne Michaels, Rob Reiner, Ryan Seacrest, Betty White and Dick Wolf, as well as pop-culture experts and People editors and writers.

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Episode 3

Intoxication Nation

Fri, Sep 21, 2012 60 mins

Alcohol consumption in America is investigated. Included: an interview with actress and recovering alcoholic Kristen Johnston; a study of teen drinking; reports on drunk driving and intoxicated pedestrians; a look at hangover remedies.

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Episode 4

Classroom Confidential

Fri, Sep 28, 2012 60 mins

A behind-the-scenes look at nefarious goings-on at schools, such as bullying and pranks. Included: an interview with Brittni Colleps, a teacher from Fort Worth who was found guilty of having sex with five of her students.

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Episode 5

Stalked

Fri, Oct 5, 2012 60 mins

The trial of Waseem Daker, who was convicted of the 1995 murder of flight attendant Karmen Smith, is examined. Included: interviews with Smith's former roommate, Lottie Spencer; and Smith's son, Nick, who was stabbed during the attack but survived.

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Episode 6

Going to Extremes

Fri, Oct 12, 2012 60 mins

People who know no boundaries while pursuing their goals are the focus. Included: a dad who's offering to pay any man who can win over his lesbian daughter; women who wear corsets to lose weight; individuals who develop an obsession with plastic surgery; and a journalist who seeks the same experiences as her subjects.

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Episode 7

The Big Lie

Fri, Oct 19, 2012 60 mins

In a report on the Penn State scandal, Chris Cuomo interviews the young man identified as Victim 1, whose allegations of sexual abuse played a large role in the conviction of former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Also: the 2010 attempted murder of a San Diego day-care worker; the case of Raymond Roth, a New York man accused of faking his own death; celebrity look-alikes.

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Episode 8

The Sixth Sense

Fri, Oct 26, 2012 60 mins

Premonitions are examined. Included: interviews with Long Island medium Theresa Caputo, neurosurgeon Eben Alexander ("Proof of Heaven") and intuition adviser Laura Day. Also: predictive abilities in animals.

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Episode 9

All Access Nashville with Katie Couric

Fri, Oct 26, 2012 59 mins

Katie Couric interviews country-music stars, including Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride and Jason Aldean.

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Episode 10

The Perfect Storm

Tue, Oct 30, 2012 60 mins

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is discussed.

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Episode 11

Hurricane Heroes

Fri, Nov 2, 2012 59 mins

Elizabeth Vargas reports on heroic actions. Included: heroes who emerged during and after Hurricane Sandy; a report on a U.S. soldier who was wounded in Afghanistan after an undetonated bomb became lodged in his abdomen; and a look at the psychology of bravery.

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Episode 12

Workplace Confidential

Fri, Nov 9, 2012 59 mins

Workplace stories and advice are featured. Included: tales of wrongful termination; interview tips; out-of-the-ordinary commutes; the story of an entrepreneur who squatted for two months at an office building in Palo Alto, Cal.; workplace romances; and e-mail mistakes.

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Episode 13

The Real Dish

Fri, Nov 16, 2012 59 mins

Food service is investigated. Included: food items that promise more than they deliver; restaurant secrets; airplane food; germs in restaurants. Also: Chef Alton Brown and reporter Amy Robach compare expensive meals to budget-friendly alternatives.

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Episode 14

True Confessions: Hotel Horrors

Fri, Nov 30, 2012 59 mins

An inside look at various consumer operations, including hotels, gyms and towing companies. Also: an interview with R&B singer Toni Braxton.

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Episode 15

Holidays Unplugged

Fri, Dec 7, 2012 59 mins

A seasonal survival guide, featuring tips on shopping, office parties and holiday scams.

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Episode 16

Tragedy at the Elementary School

Fri, Dec 14, 2012 59 mins

The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., are discussed.

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Episode 17

The Year With Katie Couric

Wed, Dec 19, 2012 89 mins

Katie Couric recalls the biggest stories of 2012, including the presidential election, Hurricane Sandy, the deadly shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., and the Petraeus scandal. Included: interviews with newsmakers and celebrities.

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Episode 18

Half Their Size

Fri, Jan 4, 2013 59 mins

Weight loss is the topic. Included: interviews with three people who managed to shed half their body weight; tips for keeping the pounds off; a look at a weight-loss marketing scam; and an interview with reality cast member Ruby Gettinger ("Ruby"). Also: profiles of celebrity sidekicks.

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Episode 19

Pranks Gone Wild

Fri, Jan 11, 2013 59 mins

Elaborate lies, schemes and secret lives are exposed. Included: a man who faked his own death; false reports of injuries; a terrorist hoax at the Philadelphia International Airport; an Internet scheme involving a made-up child with cancer; a young man who posed as a physician's assistant and, later, a police officer. Also: a look at pranks.

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Episode 20

Pageant Confidential: The Road to Miss America

Sat, Jan 12, 2013 60 mins

A look at the history of the Miss America pageant and profiles of 2013 competitors as they go from state beauty queens to national contenders.

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Episode 21

Wedding Confidential

Fri, Jan 18, 2013 59 mins

An inside look at the wedding industry, including tips for saving money and avoiding scams. Also: the latest wedding trends; mishaps; extreme proposals; and a look at a couple who have tied the knot—with each other—more than 30 times in different locations around the world.

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Episode 22

Making Lemonade

Sat, Jan 19, 2013 60 mins

Transgender preteen Jazz Jennings discusses dating and gender-reassignment surgery. Also: a report on progeria, a rare disease that causes children to age rapidly; and a profile of a paralyzed young man who wanted to dance with his wife at their wedding.

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Episode 23

Too Good to Be True

Fri, Jan 25, 2013 59 mins

Recent stories involving alleged deceptions are examined. Included: the fake-girlfriend scandal involving Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o; rumors of lip-synching performers at President Obama's inauguration ceremony.

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Episode 24

Breaking Polygamy

Sat, Jan 26, 2013 60 mins

A look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a polygamous religious sect led by Warren Jeffs. Included: a report on a woman who escaped the organization with her children.

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Episode 25

Stars, Scars and Showbiz Kids

Fri, Feb 1, 2013 59 mins

Larry Birkhead discusses his decision to let his daughter with Anna Nicole Smith, Dannielynn, model; Shirley MacLaine's daughter talks about her mom. Also: actors' offspring who are trying to get famous; the paparazzi's obsession with celebrities' kids.

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Episode 26

Saved

Fri, Feb 8, 2013 59 mins

Survivors of traumatic events are profiled. Included: a report on Ethan, an Alabama child who was rescued after being held hostage for six days; an interview with Katie Beers, who was kidnapped in 1992 when she was 9 years old. Also: a man who survived being crushed; a reporter who walked away from a helicopter crash.

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Episode 27

Crazy, Stupid Love

Fri, Feb 15, 2013 59 mins

Love stories are spotlighted. Included: a transgender couple; a look at pheromone parties, in which participants select partners based on the scent of unlaundered T-shirts; unusual nuptials, including a couple who have tied the knot 34 times in 21 countries; extreme love-seeking tactics; and viral wedding proposals.

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Episode 28

Mad About Oscar With Katie Couric

Wed, Feb 20, 2013 60 mins

Katie Couric explores the history of the Academy Awards. Included: behind-the-scenes footage of past Oscar presentations; home movies featuring classic stars; and a look back at memorable speeches, unscripted moments and red-carpet fashions through the years.

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Episode 29

Robin's Journey

Fri, Feb 22, 2013 59 mins

Examining "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts' battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare blood disorder. Included: remarks by Diane Sawyer, George Stephanopoulos, Sam Champion, Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer and Dr. Richard Besser.

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Episode 30

The Fast Times of Oscar Pistorius

Fri, Mar 1, 2013 59 mins

Examining the case of double-amputee Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Included: remarks by Pistorius' doctor Gerry Versfeld and friend Kevin Lerena. Also: a look at Olympians who have fallen from glory.

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Episode 31

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Sat, Mar 2, 2013 120 mins

People from all walks of life provide tips for avoiding heartbreak and unhealthy relationships. Also: a look at marriage and divorce in Hollywood.

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Episode 32

Home Sweet Home

Fri, Mar 8, 2013 59 mins

Housing nightmares and unusual real-estate stories are spotlighted. Included: a man who was killed when his home was destroyed by a sinkhole; unusual houses; secrets of real-estate brokers; famous homes; and uncouth neighbors.

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Episode 33

Highway Confidential

Fri, Mar 15, 2013 59 mins

Auto-related stories and safety tips are featured, including a report on three people who found themselves in danger after their GPS navigator turned out to be unreliable. Also: the worst car crashes in recent years; used-car consumer reports; a look at the Siberian Highway; tips for surviving if an object crashes through a windshield; and the worst bridges in America.

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Episode 34

After the Party's Over

Fri, Mar 22, 2013 59 mins

An extensive look at a sexual-assault case in Steubenville, Ohio, in which two high-school football players were found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl. Included: interviews with defendant Ma'lik Richmond and family members; a look at materials and evidence from the case.

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Episode 35

The Ultimate Betrayal

Fri, Mar 29, 2013 59 mins

Examining how well people know their friends. Included: romantic relationships; acquaintances on social media. Also: an interview with a young woman who became involved in drug trafficking after befriending a wealthy socialite; a look at murder-for-hire plots.

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Episode 36

Losing It

Fri, Apr 5, 2013 59 mins

Public meltdowns are examined. Included: Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice, who was fired after video footage of abusive behavior surfaced; a doctor accused of violence against women; celebrity breakdowns; road rage; and real-life courtroom dramas.

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Episode 37

General Hospital: The Real Soap Dish

Sat, Apr 6, 2013 60 mins

Katie Couric celebrates the 50th anniversary of the daytime drama "General Hospital." Included: remarks by series stars Tony Geary, Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Jack Wagner and Rick Springfield, as well as executive producer Frank Valentini.

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Episode 38

Shameless?!

Fri, Apr 12, 2013 59 mins

Shameless behavior is examined. Included: a man who mooched off women he met online; an IRS agent who allegedly took sexual advantage of a taxpayer's troubles; people who fake injuries in order to collect disability payments; wealthy teenagers who use Instagram to shed light on their lives; a man who took over a foreclosed mansion in Boca Raton, Fla.; out-of-the-ordinary tax deductions.

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Episode 39

Caught

Fri, Apr 19, 2013 59 mins

Coverage of events in Boston following the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

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Episode 40

In an Instant

Fri, Apr 26, 2013 59 mins

Examining how lives can change in an instant during a crisis. Included: car accidents; workplace violence; stampedes. Also: an updated report on the Boston Marathon bombing; an interview with soccer player and amputee Bree McMahon, who discusses her recovery story and visits victims of the attack in Boston.

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Episode 41

In An Instant 2

Tue, Apr 30, 2013 59 mins

An interview with Amanda Knox, the American exchange student in Italy whose conviction for the 2007 murder of her roommate was overturned on Oct. 3, 2011.

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Episode 42

True Confessions

Fri, May 3, 2013 59 mins

Confessions from hairstylists, doctors, mothers and window washers are featured. Also: A convicted burglar discusses how thieves pick their targets and which home-protection measures work best.

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Episode 43

Breaking Free, Breaking Bad

Fri, May 10, 2013 59 mins

A report on three kidnapped women who were found alive in Cleveland on May 6, 2013, after a decade of captivity. Also: The Jodi Arias trial is examined, including a look inside a replica of the crime scene and footage of a police interview with Arias, who was found guilty of killing her onetime boyfriend in Arizona in 2008.

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Episode 44

Work Wars

Fri, May 17, 2013 59 mins

Work-related stories are featured. Included: employees who quit their jobs in outrageous ways; advice on dealing with tough bosses from Kevin O'Leary ("Shark Tank"); a look at workers who have made money off stolen office supplies; notes written on receipts between restaurant servers and their customers; career saboteurs.

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Episode 45

Rock 'n' Royalty: Billboard's All-Stars

Sat, May 18, 2013 120 mins

Barbara Walters hosts a look back at past interviews with music stars. Included: Mariah Carey; Taylor Swift; Cher; Justin Timberlake; Justin Bieber; Madonna; Lady Gaga; Lady Antebellum; Beyoncé; Keith Urban; and One Direction. Also: Tracy Morgan is interviewed ahead of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

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Episode 46

Taken: 12 Hours of Terror Caught on Tape

Fri, May 24, 2013 59 mins

When a woman tries to divorce her husband, TV producer Richard Shenkman, he reacts with a violent rampage that includes stalking, burning a house to the ground, and kidnapping his estranged wife at gunpoint.

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Episode 47

Bringing Up Baby: Royal Edition

Mon, May 27, 2013 59 mins

Barbara Walters examines the expectations facing the baby that will be born to Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Also: a look back at past reports on England's royal family; a discussion of royal-nanny training; and profiles of Catherine's parents.

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Episode 48

Saving Ethan

Fri, May 31, 2013 60 mins

A report on Ethan, an Alabama child who was rescued after being held hostage for six days. Included: audio footage of the confrontation with the driver of the bus from which Ethan was taken; and a recording of a 911 call from a student on the bus. Also: an updated report on a former Philadelphia TV weatherman whose allegations of being scammed while vacationing in Miami Beach led to an FBI investigation; a look at an Internet scheme involving a made-up child with cancer.

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Episode 49

Upstairs/Downstairs

Fri, Jun 7, 2013 60 mins

A look at butlers, maids, nannies and personal assistants, as well as their wealthy clientele. Included: demands placed on the workers; unique relationship challenges between employer and employee. Also: David Muir learns to be a butler at the International Butler Academy in the Netherlands.

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Episode 50

With Parents Like These...

Fri, Jun 14, 2013 60 mins

Unusual and controversial parents are profiled. Included: a mother who wants to give up raising her three children; a man who lets his 10-year-old son appear in lewd videos; a mom who had 12 breast-enlargement surgeries; a pregnant teenager who struck out on her own. Also: video footage of outrageous parental behavior.

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Episode 51

Botched

Fri, Jun 21, 2013 120 mins

An interview with Anthony Curcio, who is serving out a six-year sentence for a 2008 robbery. Also: A look at critical mistakes, including botched plastic-surgery operations, beauty-pageant flubs and mix-ups, and a skydive gone wrong.

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Episode 52

Sat, Jun 22, 2013 60 mins

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Episode 53

If These Halls Could Talk

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 60 mins

Teenagers' activities are examined. Included: a West Virginia high-school senior who launched a personal crusade against "slut shaming"; dangerous stunts; kids who postponed college to create businesses; wealthy teens; a young couple who are both transgendered.

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Episode 54

Hollywood Vice

Sat, Jul 6, 2013 60 mins

A look at the Hollywood "bling ring," young people charged with stealing jewelry from celebrities' homes. Also: an interview with a young woman who became involved in drug trafficking after befriending a wealthy socialite.

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Episode 55

A Shot in the Dark

Fri, Jul 12, 2013 60 mins

Updates from George Zimmerman's murder trial are featured. Also: a look at a similar case in Texas.

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Episode 56

I Escaped My Life

Fri, Jul 19, 2013 60 mins

People who escaped from their lives are profiled. Included: a man who faked his own death; mothers who use marijuana; and a boy who escaped a polygamist cult.

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Episode 57

The Royal Baby: Heir to the Throne

Tue, Jul 23, 2013 60 mins

Barbara Walters hosts an in-depth report on the baby boy born to Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Episode 58

Grieving Widow or Black Widow?

Fri, Jul 26, 2013 60 mins

The latest developments in the Andrea Sneiderman case are examined. The Georgia woman is accused of playing a part in the murder of her husband, who was shot to death near their son's Atlanta day-care center.

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Episode 59

The Naked Truth

Fri, Aug 2, 2013 60 mins

Physical attractiveness is examined. Included: a dental assistant who was fired for being too good-looking; a "tongue patch" diet that makes solid foods painful to eat; a charity that only hires beautiful women. Also: body-transformation tactics are tested.

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Episode 60

Episode 60

Sat, Aug 3, 2013 60 mins

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Episode 61

Got Luck?

Fri, Aug 9, 2013 60 mins

Luck is examined. Included: a man who had multiple hot streaks playing blackjack at an Ohio casino; two soap-opera actors who were left a million-dollar estate by a fan; a skydiver who survived a jump in which his parachute didn't open; an interview with the developer of brain-programming videos who claims his product can make a person luckier; and a look at superstitions.

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Episode 62

Crazy, Stupid Love

Sat, Aug 10, 2013 120 mins

Love stories are spotlighted. Included: a look at how well couples know each other; strange tactics for finding love; pheromone parties, in which participants select partners based on the scent of unlaundered T-shirts; unusual marriage proposals.

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Episode 63

Famous Parents, Famous Problems

Fri, Aug 16, 2013 59 mins

The problems facing celebrities' children are examined. Included: paparazzi pursuits of famous kids; high-profile custody battles; celebrity sperm donors; social-media activity.

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Episode 64

Highways From Hell

Fri, Aug 23, 2013 59 mins

The perils of road trips are the focus. Included: a family who survived a deadly vehicle pileup; and three women who wound up in danger after trusting their GPS. Also: tips on surviving treacherous road conditions, including floods and downed wires.

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Episode 65

The Imposter

Fri, Aug 30, 2013 59 mins

An interview with convicted rapist Jeffrey Marsalis.

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