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Dateline NBC Season 25 Episodes
Season 25 Episode Guide
48 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
After the Storm
Fri, Sep 23, 2016 60 mins
When a beautiful woman is strangled to death in her Texas home police look at the men in the victim's life while also considering that a stranger may have killed her. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 2
The Accused
Fri, Sep 30, 2016 120 mins
The killing of a young boy in small-town New York is investigated, with suspicion setting in on his mother's former boyfriend. Dennis Murphy reports.
Episode 3
On a Lonely Road
Fri, Oct 7, 2016 120 mins
A 30-year-old cold case heats up when a daughter investigates the mysteries of her mother's death. Correspondent: Dennis Murphy.
Episode 4
A Dangerous Man
Fri, Oct 14, 2016 120 mins
The mysterious murder of a Spokane businessman is investigated. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 5
Secrets in the Smoky Mountains
Fri, Oct 21, 2016 120 mins
A dark family conspiracy emerges in Tennessee when a son questions his mother about his father's death, which is suspected to be a suicide. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 6
In Cold Blood
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 120 mins
Real-life horror marks a Halloween weekend when a Jacksonville firefighter makes a grisly discovery in his darkened bedroom. Correspondent: Andrea Canning.
Episode 7
The Good Husband
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 120 mins
The death of a husband appears to be due to natural causes, but the investigation takes a new direction upon the discovery of a love triangle in his life. Correspondent: Andrea Canning.
Episode 8
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Fri, Nov 11, 2016 120 mins
The case of murdered college student Michelle O'Keefe is reopened with help from a son and his attorney father after watching a "Dateline NBC" report. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 9
Stranger Than Fiction
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 120 mins
A report provides updates in the twisting case of Russell Faria, a man convicted but then acquitted of his wife's 2011 stabbing death. Included: new allegations that took the story in a stunning direction. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 10
Someone Was Waiting
Fri, Dec 9, 2016 120 mins
A woman is found dead in her garage. Authorities in Texas then uncover a series of suspects who all have ties to the victim's complicated life. Correspondent: Josh Mankiewicz.
Episode 11
The House on the Lake
Fri, Dec 16, 2016 60 mins
Keith Morrison puts the focus on a gripping murder case and one man's journey through the courts in upstate New York. Also: the children who supported him through it all.
Episode 12
The Sting
Fri, Dec 16, 2016 60 mins
An interview with Dalia Dippolito, accused of hiring a hit man to murder her newlywed husband in 2009. Included: updates in the case. Dennis Murphy reports.
Episode 13
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Fri, Jan 13, 2017 60 mins
Lester Holt interviews President Barack Obama in Chicago. Included: The two visit a Hyde Park restaurant, where Obama discusses his presidency and his hope for the nation moving forward.
Episode 14
Heart of Darkness
Fri, Jan 20, 2017 60 mins
The kidnapping of a Virginia man's wife and son while on vacation in the Philippines is investigated. The demand of millions in ransom by a dangerous group of international terrorists comes into play, leading the FBI to join the case. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 15
Unimaginable
Fri, Jan 27, 2017 60 mins
Exploring the case of Ross Harris, charged in the hot-car death of his 22-month-old son, which resulted in a murder investigation and an explosive trial. Included: interviews with Harris' cousin as well as a friend. Andrea Canning reports.
Episode 16
Tom Brokaw: The First 50 Years
Sun, Jan 29, 2017 120 mins
The 50th anniversary of veteran anchor and special correspondent Tom Brokaw is celebrated. Included: career highlights; notable interviews; previously unseen moments; and new conversations with special guests.
Episode 17
A Texas Twist
Fri, Feb 3, 2017 60 mins
A recent high-school graduate is miraculously found alive after she and her friend are brutally attacked just outside of Corpus Christi. Correspondent: Josh Mankiewicz.
Episode 18
Fury
Fri, Feb 10, 2017 60 mins
Two women are murdered five years apart in different states. The two cold cases may have a connection, and a private investigator searches for answers. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Episode 19
Return to Manitowoc County: The State of Wisconsin vs. Steven A. Avery
Fri, Feb 17, 2017 60 mins
Exploring the case of Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, both convicted of the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. The report includes interrogation video, plus interviews with co-lead investigator Tom Fassbender, former prosecutor Ken Kratz and victim's friend Kim Peterson. Correspondent: Andrea Canning.
Episode 20
Diabolical
Fri, Feb 24, 2017 60 mins
An interview with Michelle Hadley, who was falsely accused of attempted forcible rape of her former fiancé's wife. The report includes insight from key players in the case, including Hadley's parents. Correspondent: Dennis Murphy.
Episode 21
Betrayed
Fri, Mar 3, 2017 60 mins
The murder of an attorney in South Florida is investigated, and the death may be connected to a web of fraud, betrayal and more than $1 billion in missing money. Dennis Murphy reports.
Episode 22
Finding Sarah Goode
Fri, Mar 10, 2017 120 mins
A single mother goes missing and her large, tight-knit family on Long Island goes to extraordinary lengths to find her. Andrea Canning reports.
Episode 23
Haunting
Fri, Mar 17, 2017 120 mins
A pair of double homicides in Nebraska, five years apart, are investigated, leading police to suspect a serial killer may be on the loose. Reporter: Josh Mankiewicz.
Episode 24
The House in the Woods; Frantic
Fri, Mar 24, 2017 120 mins
An ex-hockey player discovers the murder of his wife in their home. Then, in a second report, a 23-year-old woman goes missing from a high-end shopping mall in Texas.
Episode 25
Double Lives
Fri, Mar 31, 2017 120 mins
A mother of three vanishes in Colorado, and authorities discover she had been living a double life. Reporter: Keith Morrison.
Episode 26
Down the Back Staircase
Fri, Apr 7, 2017 120 mins
An interview with Michael Peterson, who accepted a plea deal in the death of his wife, whose body was found at the base of a staircase in her North Carolina home in 2001. Dennis Murphy's report includes insight from key players in the case.
Episode 27
Nightfall; Good & Evil
Fri, Apr 14, 2017 120 mins
A young mother is found dead on the side of a country road, 40 miles from her Knoxville home. In a second report, a woman's body is discovered at a trash facility in Anaheim, Cal., and a detective makes a promise to get justice.
Episode 28
The Laci Peterson Story: A Dateline Investigation
Fri, Apr 21, 2017 120 mins
Recently found interrogation video of Scott Peterson, convicted of the 2002 killing of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, is featured. Included are interviews with prosecutor Birgit Fladager; Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey; and Laci's mother, Sharon Rocha.
Episode 29
The Death of Gianni Versace: A Dateline Investigation
Fri, Apr 28, 2017 120 mins
The July 1997 murder of fashion luminary Gianni Versace is explored with new details and interviews with investigators, plus family and friends. Interviewed: Versace's partner, Antonio D'Amico; model Beverly Johnson; and journalist Hal Rubenstein.
Episode 30
The Life and Death of Princess Diana: A Dateline Investigation
Fri, May 5, 2017 120 mins
Andrea Canning explores the life and death of Princess Diana (1961-97) in a report that includes details about Diana's marriage and her life in the monarchy. Interviewed: former bodyguard Ken Wharfe; confidant James Colthurst; Paris police chief Martine Monteil; and forensic scientist Patrick Touron.
Episode 31
A Shot in the Dark
Fri, May 12, 2017 120 mins
The case of Cara Ryan, who fatally shot her ex-husband and accused him of threatening to kill her, is investigated. Here, Ryan speaks out about the twists and turns of the case. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 32
Secrets of the Desert
Fri, May 19, 2017 120 mins
A mystery centering on the deaths of three women takes 17 years to untangle, and is only solved when a fourth woman surfaces with the truth. Here, two people at the center of the case speak out. Dennis Murphy reports.
Episode 33
Under the Prairie Sky
Sun, May 21, 2017 120 mins
A mother of three vanishes, and the only clue is her abandoned vehicle on a lonely highway in Montana. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Episode 34
The Intruder
Fri, Jun 2, 2017 60 mins
Shots ring out at a home in Maine, leaving a woman shot in the head and resulting in a complex investigation that involves three states. Andrea Canning reports.
Episode 35
At the Bottom of the Stairs
Fri, Jun 9, 2017 60 mins
A young woman's body is discovered in the basement of her Massachusetts home. Correspondent: Dennis Murphy.
Episode 36
The Silhouette
Fri, Jun 16, 2017 60 mins
A husband shoots his wife in San Antonio, claiming he mistook her for an intruder. Andrea Canning reports.
Episode 37
As Night Fell
Fri, Jun 23, 2017 60 mins
The shooting of a young woman in her home outside Salt Lake City is investigated. Correspondent: Josh Mankiewicz.
Episode 38
The Knock at the Door
Fri, Jul 7, 2017 60 mins
A young woman is found murdered. When the case goes cold, her mother searches for answers and justice. Correspondent: Keith Morrison.
Episode 39
The Fire Inside
Fri, Jul 14, 2017 60 mins
A fire in New Jersey is allegedly used to cover a murderer's tracks. Andrea Canning reports.
Episode 40
Collision
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 60 mins
A battle unfolds between a wife and a mistress over one man, leading to a deadly car chase. Reporter: Andrea Canning.
Episode 41
After the Early Shift
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 60 mins
Exploring stunning developments in the investigation of a young woman found dead in a Kentucky warehouse at which she worked. A man was convicted, but an unexpected revelation may change his fate. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Episode 42
The Summer of Manson
Fri, Aug 4, 2017 60 mins
Keith Morrison reports on the mind and myth of Charles Manson. Included: rarely-seen video of Manson; interviews with his former parole officer and a "Manson Family" confidant; and remarks from key players in the case.
Episode 43
Kidnapped: A Dateline Survival Story
Sun, Aug 6, 2017 60 mins
Amanda Lindhout reveals personal details about surviving her kidnapping in Somalia and her rescue. Kate Snow reports.
Episode 44
Inferno: A Dateline Survivor Story
Sun, Aug 13, 2017 120 mins
An in-depth look through the eyes of more than a dozen survivors of the largest wildfire in California history, the Cedar Fire.
Episode 45
Hostage
Sun, Aug 27, 2017 60 mins
Kate Snow speaks with two families about their unforgettable stories of surviving the 2013 Westgate Mall terrorist attack in Kenya.
Episode 46
The Target
Fri, Sep 8, 2017 60 mins
A luxury car salesman receives a visit from a beautiful former client. It turns out that she is not interested in buying a car, but in planning a murder. Andrea Canning reports on her twisted scheme, which shocks even the town's most seasoned detectives.
Episode 47
Dark Valley
Fri, Sep 15, 2017 60 mins
When film executive Gavin Smith vanishes, Los Angeles detectives search for clues amid reported sightings and suspicious circumstances. The case takes a dramatic turn when Gavin's wife reveals painful secrets. Keith Morrison reports.
Episode 48
Devil's Bathtub
Fri, Sep 22, 2017 60 mins
After a father goes missing, his body is found in a field several miles away. Investigators start putting the pieces together and uncover multiple suspects—even within his own family.