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Dateline NBC Season 21 Episodes
Season 21 Episode Guide
57 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 60 mins
The Season 21 opener investigates the shooting of a Hollywood stuntman.
Episode 2
Secrets in the Snow
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 60 mins
A woman vanishes in the Colorado mountains in a case made complicated by three suspects and an alleged love triangle. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 60 mins
A family feud erupts when a wealthy heir to Miami's notable Fontainebleau Hotel is murdered.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 60 mins
An alleged sex scandal involving a former NFL cheerleader is the focus.
Episode 5
Wild, Wild Web
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 60 mins
Chris Hansen investigates online classified ads in a report titled "Wild, Wild Web." Included: a woman selling prescription drugs; a patient seeking a kidney; and a person offering counterfeit documents.
Episode 6
Sandy Rescue and Recovery
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 60 mins
Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts are detailed.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 60 mins
Chris Hansen investigates the murder of a young woman in a case that allegedly involves a love triangle, a bizarre game and the emergence of an unlikely suspect.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 60 mins
Hoda Kotb interviews pop songstress Christina Aguilera. Also: an interview with Lauren Scruggs, a model who survived an airplane-propeller accident; and a conversation with actress Kelly Rutherford, who discusses her custody dispute.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 60 mins
An intricate murder plot involving a hit man impacts a fairy-tale marriage. Dennis Murphy is the correspondent.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 60 mins
A young man and his family fight to clear his name after he's accused of a Halloween-night murder. Keith Morrison is the correspondent.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 60 mins
The investigation into the murder of a newlywed leads to a potential serial killer.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 60 mins
Coverage of the elementary-school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 60 mins
A holiday survival guide includes tips for finding the perfect gift without the stress, plus proper office-party etiquette. Also: Nick Cannon talks about giving back. Appearing: Hoda Kotb; Kathie Lee Gifford; and Andy Cohen.
Episode 14
Ransom
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 120 mins
The kidnapping of a Florida wife is investigated. Correspondent: Josh Mankiewicz.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Fri, Jan 4, 2013 120 mins
The slaying of a teenager in Nevada is investigated in a case that comes with a shocking confession by two unlikely people. Keith Morrison is the correspondent.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Sun, Jan 6, 2013 60 mins
Al Roker and his family discuss a healthy lifestyle for the new year. Also: two women on a 10-day "digital detox"; interviews with Dr. Mehmet Oz and Usher.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 120 mins
The vanishing of a young nursing student from a California hospital is investigated. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 18
Episode 18
Fri, Jan 18, 2013 120 mins
Keith Morrison explores the story of computer mogul John McAfee, who fled the country of Belize following the November 2012 murder of his neighbor. The report includes an interview with McAfee.
Episode 19
Episode 19
Fri, Jan 25, 2013 120 mins
The murder of a woman found in her comic-book store is investigated, with new evidence adding an unforeseen twist to the case.
Episode 20
Episode 20
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 60 mins
A report into the 2012 disappearance of Michaela "Mickey" Shunick, including an interview with the victim's sister.
Episode 21
Episode 21
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 60 mins
Surprising twists and turns unfold when 18-year-old Hannah Hill goes missing.
Episode 22
Fallen
Fri, Feb 8, 2013 121 mins
Authorities put the focus on a pastor whose two wives died in suspicious accidents. Dennis Murphy reports.
Episode 23
A Gathering Storm
Fri, Feb 15, 2013 120 mins
A deadly love triangle revolving around a beauty queen, a wife and a guitarist leads to a country-spanning investigation. Correspondent: Josh Mankiewicz.
Episode 24
Episode 24
Sun, Feb 17, 2013 60 mins
A onetime hometown hero becomes a prime suspect in his wife's murder. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Episode 25
Episode 25
Fri, Feb 22, 2013 121 mins
The slaying of a young beauty queen leads to two different defendants and three criminal trials. Also: the cold-case vanishing of a wife and mother. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 26
Episode 26
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 121 mins
Keith Morrison explores the Oscar Pistorius case. Included: the public and private lives of the famed sprint runner and Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he allegedly shot to death on Feb. 14, 2013. Also: the trial of accused murderer Jodi Arias.
Episode 27
Episode 27
Sun, Mar 3, 2013 60 mins
Lottery winners are profiled. Included: their fears of losing their fortune; an interview with Donald Trump, who shares financial advice.
Episode 28
Episode 28
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 120 mins
The efforts of two narcotics detectives to help drug dealers turn their lives around are chronicled. Also: Twists and turns mark the case of a young woman who vanished in St. Augustine, Fla.
Episode 29
Episode 29
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 120 mins
Various investigations delve into the effectiveness of smoke alarms; online-privacy issues; and ingredients found in everyday household products. Also: the global FBI manhunt for a man wanted in a 2004 murder in Phoenix.
Episode 30
Episode 30
Wed, Apr 3, 2013 60 mins
The vanishing of a young husband and father of three is investigated, as social media and text messages shed light on the case.
Episode 31
Episode 31
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 60 mins
The stabbing death of a Florida professor is investigated. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Episode 32
Episode 32
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 60 mins
Updates are provided in the case of a con man who posed as a Rockefeller and became involved in a decades-old murder investigation. Mike Taibbi's report features interviews with lead detectives and those who knew the impostor.
Episode 33
Terror in Boston: The Hunt for Answers
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 60 mins
Developments in the April 15, 2013, Boston bombings are provided. Included: an inside perspective of the manhunt, capture and investigation; the possible motivations of the alleged bombers.
Episode 34
Deadly Desire
Fri, May 3, 2013 60 mins
A love triangle and a deadly confrontation come into play in a case. Keith Morrison is the correspondent.
Episode 35
Obsession: The Jodi Arias Story
Fri, May 10, 2013 61 mins
The Jodi Arias case is explored with updates and new interviews. Arias was found guilty of killing her onetime boyfriend in Arizona in 2008. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Episode 36
Episode 36
Wed, May 15, 2013 60 mins
The May 2011 murder of a Michigan mother found in her garage is investigated. Dennis Murphy reports.
Episode 37
Episode 37
Fri, May 17, 2013 121 mins
Chris Hansen puts the focus on the hidden world of the Internet in an undercover investigation. Also: a newlywed husband's fatal fall from his 25th-floor apartment.
Episode 38
Episode 38
Wed, May 22, 2013 60 mins
The case of a woman who accused her husband of sexual assault is discussed. Correspondent: Andrea Canning.
Episode 39
Episode 39
Wed, May 29, 2013 125 mins
A mother's fight for survival when she gets stranded by a blizzard is documented. Also: an interview with former journalist Amanda Lindhout, who discusses her 2008 kidnapping in Somalia.
Episode 40
Reversal of Fortune
Fri, May 31, 2013 121 mins
The case of Kathleen Peterson, a wife whose body was found at the base of a staircase in her North Carolina home in 2001.
Episode 41
Against All Odds
Wed, Jun 5, 2013 60 mins
A couple face medical challenges when their child undergoes a heart transplant. The couple also confront the possibility that all five of their children may one day need transplants.
Episode 42
A Sister's Search
Fri, Jun 7, 2013 60 mins
Actress Aasha Davis faces a real-life drama when her sister and brother-in-law go missing.
Episode 43
Episode 43
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 121 mins
A mother vanishes, tearing apart a sister and a brother. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 44
Episode 44
Fri, Jun 21, 2013 121 mins
Dennis Murphy investigates the murder of a woman in the Detroit suburbs. Also: the story of the Bling Ring, a group of young burglary suspects accused of stealing from celebrities.
Episode 45
Episode 45
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 60 mins
A story of survival unfolds when an accident traps a mother and her young daughters inside a wrecked car and rescue efforts prove too dangerous to continue. Keith Morrison is the correspondent.
Episode 46
A Cold December Morning
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 120 mins
A mother of five is found dead in a case that tests family ties. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 47
Episode 47
Fri, Jul 19, 2013 120 mins
Chris Hansen explores the hidden world of the Internet in an undercover investigation. Also: A businesswoman falls for a banker, but there may be more to her beau than meets the eye.
Episode 48
The Little Prince
Mon, Jul 22, 2013 60 mins
A report on the July 22, 2013, royal birth. Included: an inside look at the lives of Prince William and Kate Middleton; and the couple's future plans as a family.
Episode 49
Episode 49
Fri, Jul 26, 2013 60 mins
The cold-case killing of a young couple is investigated. Also: Authorities suspect a cover-up when a South Carolina husband and father claims his wife was killed by a friend.
Episode 50
Episode 50
Fri, Aug 2, 2013 120 mins
Examining developments in the case of Barry Beach, a Montana man who served 29 years in jail for a crime he says he did not commit. Also: The murder of a fire chief is investigated.
Episode 51
Vanished
Fri, Aug 9, 2013 120 mins
The vanishing of a nursing student is investigated. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 52
Under the Desert Sky
Fri, Aug 16, 2013 120 mins
The slaying of a teen is investigated in a case that comes with a shocking confession from two unlikely people. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 53
Episode 53
Fri, Aug 23, 2013 120 mins
Dennis Murphy provides updates in the abduction and rescue of 16-year-old Hannah Anderson. Also: the slaying of a newlywed in Albuquerque.
Episode 54
Episode 54
Fri, Aug 30, 2013 120 mins
The experiences of a California family trying to save their home from foreclosure are chronicled. Also: Two suspects surface in the murder of a Nevada attorney.
Episode 55
Episode 55
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 120 mins
A perilous journey up Mount Everest is documented by three young people. Also: an interview with former journalist Amanda Lindhout, who discusses her 2008 kidnapping in Somalia.
Episode 56
Episode 56
Fri, Sep 13, 2013 120 mins
An interview with Rebecca Musser, a former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Musser speaks out about leaving the polygamous sect and fighting for justice against church leader Warren Jeffs. Keith Morrison is the correspondent.
Episode 57
The Officer's Wife
Fri, Sep 20, 2013 120 mins
Secrets surface in the shooting death of a young police officer's wife. Josh Mankiewicz reports.