ABC News Nightline

1979-2026
47 seasons
ABC
News, Talk & Interview

ABC's ''Nightline'' is late-night television's award-winning news program featuring anchors Dan Harris, Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. For in-depth reporting on today's major news stories, to features, profiles, ''Nightline'' has the last word in live network news.

1979-2026
47 seasons
ABC
News, Talk & Interview

Alex Rodriguez Joining ABC News as a Contributor

The retired Yankee is becoming a broadcaster

Sun, May 28, 2017

Alex Rodriguez Joining ABC News as a Contributor

Robin Williams' Widow Breaks Down in Her First Interview Since His Death

Watch a preview here

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Robin Williams' Widow Breaks Down in Her First Interview Since His Death

ABC News' Dan Harris: Drug Use Caused My On-Air Panic Attack

Ten years ago, ABC News anchor Dan Harris had a panic attack on live television — and now he says the incident may have saved his life.

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

ABC News' Dan Harris: Drug Use Caused My On-Air Panic Attack

Yahoo! Unveils Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos, Ed Helms Comedy

Yahoo! unveiled its new slate of original programming at its newfront presentation Monday, including new comedy series from Ed Helms and John Stamos.

Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Yahoo! Unveils Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos, Ed Helms Comedy

Ratings: Jimmy Kimmel Beats Letterman, Falls Short of Leno in 11:35 Debut

Everything's coming up Kimmel! Jimmy Kimmel made an impressive debut in his new 11:35 p.m. timeslot, beating David Letterman and falling just short of his rival Jay Leno.

Wed, Jan 9, 2013

Ratings: Jimmy Kimmel Beats Letterman, Falls Short of Leno in 11:35 Debut

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live Gets a Time Slot Upgrade

Just in time for its 10th anniversary, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live will move to 11:35 p.m. in January, while Nightline — which has held that time slot since its launch in 1979 (as Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage) — slides to 12:35 a.m.As part of the time slot shift (which takes effect Jan, 8), Kimmel has also extended his contract — which was set to expire in February 2013 — for another two years, keeping him at ABC until at least 2015.

Tue, Aug 21, 2012

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live Gets a Time Slot Upgrade

Newt Gingrich's Ex-Wife Tells Nightline: He Wanted An 'Open Marriage'

Just two days before Saturday's crucial GOP primary in South Carolina, Nightline has what's characterized as a "bombshell" interview with Newt Gingrich's (second) ex-wife, Marianne.

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Newt Gingrich's Ex-Wife Tells Nightline: He Wanted An 'Open Marriage'

Ratings: America's Got Talent Finale Down; Up All Night Off to Strong Start

Amid beginnings and endings among reality shows, America's Got Talent — the summer's most popular show — entertained 14 million viewers as it crowned its latest champ, providing a big lead-in for two new sitcoms ... with mixed results.

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Ratings: America's Got Talent Finale Down; Up All Night Off to Strong Start

Katie Couric to Interview Sarah Jessica Parker in ABC News Debut

Katie Couric will interview Sarah Jessica Parker in her debut appearance on ABC News, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pegged to Parker's new romantic comedy, I Don't Know How She Does It, the sit-down will air Tuesday on Nightline and will serve as a soft launch for ...

Tue, Sep 6, 2011

Katie Couric to Interview Sarah Jessica Parker in ABC News Debut

Marc Anthony on Split from Jennifer Lopez: This Is Not a Funeral

Marc Anthony says he'll always love Jennifer Lopez. In his first interview since the couple announced their split, Anthony says that the breakup was a mutual decision and not caused by anything "sensationalistic." Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony split

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

Marc Anthony on Split from Jennifer Lopez: This Is Not a Funeral

VIDEO: Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Accuser Says "I Want Justice"

The hotel maid who accused Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault is speaking out for the first time because, she says, "I want justice." "I want him to go to jail," Nafissatou Diallo told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I want him to know that there is some places you cannot use your money, you cannot use your power when you do something like this."

Mon, Jul 25, 2011

VIDEO: Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Accuser Says "I Want Justice"

What to Watch: Elizabeth Taylor Retrospectives and Marathons

In the wake of Elizabeth Taylor's death, TV Guide Network and others plan to honor the legendary actress.

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

What to Watch: Elizabeth Taylor Retrospectives and Marathons

ABC Gives Jimmy Kimmel Midnight Slot, Trims Nightline

Jimmy Kimmel Live will move up its start time by five minutes, ABC announced Thursday.Beginning Feb. 4, the late-night talk show will begin at midnight instead of 12:05 a.m. ET. The move trims Nightline, which begins at 11:35 p.m. ET, to 25 minutes from 30 minutes. Watch clips from Jimmy Kimmel LiveTo compensate for the shortened time, the newsmagazine ...

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

ABC Gives Jimmy Kimmel Midnight Slot, Trims Nightline

Enough Viewers Make Bachelor Brad's Second Chance No. 2 in Ratings

About 9 million people were willing to give Brad Womack a second chance and made The Bachelor second during the ABC show's Season 15 two-hour premiere. The debut (starting at 8/7c) ran behind the CBS comedy block not only in total viewers but also in the coveted 18-to-49 demographic, garnering a 2.9 rating — 12 percent below...

Wed, Jan 5, 2011

Enough Viewers Make Bachelor Brad's Second Chance No. 2 in Ratings

Michelle Williams: I'm Sad to Be Moving Further Away From Heath Ledger's Death

Michelle Williams says she still can't find meaning in the death of her former fiancé Heath Ledger. In her first network TV interview since the actor's death in 2008, Williams tells Nightline's Cynthia McFadden that she's "found meanings around the circumstance, but the actual event...I still can't find it."

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Michelle Williams: I'm Sad to Be Moving Further Away From Heath Ledger's Death

Tonight Show with Jay Leno Posts Lowest Ratings Since 1992

Less than six months after Jay Leno returned to hosting The Tonight Show, the show's ratings are the lowest they've been since 1992, Variety reports. In the second quarter of this year, the average total audience declined from 5 million viewers last year to 4 million viewers. This time last year featured a number of high-profile episodes, including...

Sat, Jul 3, 2010

Tonight Show with Jay Leno Posts Lowest Ratings Since 1992

Ted Koppel's Son Died From Combination of Drugs and Alcohol

The son of former Nightline anchor Ted Koppel died from a fatal combination of drugs and alcohol, the New York City medical examiner's office told The Associated Press. Andrew Koppel died from an accidental acute intoxication caused by a combination of alcohol, heroin...

Fri, Jun 18, 2010

Ted Koppel's Son Died From Combination of Drugs and Alcohol

Ted Koppel's Son Found Dead

The son of former Nightline anchor Ted Koppel has been found dead in a New York City apartment, police said.Andrew Koppel, 40, was declared dead around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday after police responded to a 911 call, Det. Joseph Cavitolo told TVGuide.com. A medical examiner will determine the cause of death, he said.Koppel, who worked for the city's Housing Attorney, had been ...

Tue, Jun 1, 2010

Jesse James: My Father Abused Me

In his first televised interview since separating from wife Sandra Bullock, Jesse James says he was physically and emotionally abused by his father. Jesse James: Sandra Bullock was "proud" of me for going to rehab "He beat my ass pretty good a bunch of times. ... I just remember, like, clinched teeth, strained-neck look on his face," James said during his Nightline interview Tuesday. "I was a terrorized kid, and, I mean, it's really tough for me to think about now because ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Jesse James: Sandra Bullock Was "Proud" of Me for Going to Rehab

Jesse James claims estranged wife Sandra Bullock was "proud" of him for checking into rehab earlier this year, according to an excerpt of his Nightline interview obtained by People. "I just told her I was going to get some help...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Jesse James: Sandra Bullock Was "Proud" of Me for Going to Rehab

Jesse James: I Still Love Sandra Bullock

Jesse James says he knew he probably would get caught cheating on Sandra Bullock and that, despite everything that's happened, he still loves her. "I knew I would get caught eventually, and I think I wanted to get caught. ... It was me trying to self-sabotage my life," James says during his Nightline interview, which airs Tuesday, May 25 at 11:35/10:35c. on ABC. "It's hard for me to talk about it a little bit because I still really love her and care for her." James, 41, also said he's aware just how much damage his actions have caused his Oscar-winning wife. "I've spent my whole life with the kids and with her trying to protect her from everything, but the most hurt she's ever been caused is by the person that wanted to protect her," he says. "It's terrible, and she's going to be hurt for a long time." Jesse James: I threw away a "pretty amazing life and marriage" Watch a clip after the jump.

Mon, May 24, 2010

Jesse James: I Still Love Sandra Bullock

Jesse James: I Threw Away a "Pretty Amazing Life and Marriage"

In Jesse James' first television interview since his split from Sandra Bullock, the Monster Garage star says he ruined a good thing. Michelle "Bombshell" McGee: I had an affair with Jesse James out of "boredom" "I took a pretty amazing life and marriage and threw it away," James says in a clip from an interview airing on ABC's Nightline on Tuesday, May 25 at 11:35/10:35c. In the interview, James admits to cheating on Bullock and acknowledges that his actions have made him "the most hated man in the world." The 41-year-old also gets so emotional during the interview that he asks to take a break. Shortly after Bullock won an Oscar for her performance in The Blind Side, Michelle "Bombshell" McGee claimed that she had an affair with James. In April, Bullock filed for divorce. James recently returned from a treatment facility he entered to deal with "personal issues."Watch the clip after the jump.

Fri, May 21, 2010

Jesse James: I Threw Away a "Pretty Amazing Life and Marriage"

Jesse James to Appear on ABC for First TV Interview Since Breakup

Jesse James plans to give his first TV interview since his breakup with Sandra Bullock on Nightline, ABC announced Wednesday. Michelle "Bombshell" McGee: I had an affair with Jesse James out of "boredom" James will discuss his past, his time in rehab and why...

Wed, May 19, 2010

Jesse James to Appear on ABC for First TV Interview Since Breakup

Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009

Real World10/9c MTV Eight sexy strangers arrive in the nation's capital and promptly check out their posh new pad — and one another — as the seminal reality series launches its 23rd season. The D.C. cast includes Ty, a former foster child from Baltimore; outspoken Ashley, who was an Obama delegate; Mike, a bisexual environmentalist from Colorado; and Emily, a Midwesterner who's skeptical of religion after breaking from the fundamentalist Christian cult in which she was raised.Read on for previews of Happy New Year, Charlie Brown, P.O.V., Nightline and Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura.

Wed, Dec 30, 2009

Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009

Martha Stewart: "No Bad Feelings" for Rachael Ray

Martha Stewart used her show Monday to clear the air about her recent comments regarding fellow chef Rachael Ray. Martha Stewart: What Rachael Ray does is "not good enough for me" "Just for the record, there are no bad feelings between us nor have there ever been," Stewart said apologetically...

Mon, Nov 23, 2009

Martha Stewart: "No Bad Feelings" for Rachael Ray

Martha Stewart: What Rachael Ray Does is "Not Good Enough for Me"

What Rachael Ray does is "not good enough for me," Martha Stewart tells ABC's Nightline. In an interview airing Thursday, Stewart says Ray confessed to her that she "cannot...

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Martha Stewart: What Rachael Ray Does is "Not Good Enough for Me"

Two Nightline Anchors Suffer Freak Injuries

Is there an anchor in the house? An ABC spokesman tells TVNewser.com that Nightline (Weeknights, 11:35 pm/ET, ABC) anchor Cynthia McFadden fell down some stairs in New York's Penn Station yesterday afternoon and was unable to anchor last night's show. Coanchor Martin Bashir was brought in, but he cut his head on something hanging over the World News set and required stitches. So much for Plan B.But the show must go on. Luckily, Terry Moran, the third member of the three-anchor rotation, was nearby and was called in about an hour before the broadcast. He got through the show unscathed. McFadden is expected back in the anchor chair tonight. Bashir is recovering from his injury.  J.R. Whalen

Fri, Apr 18, 2008

Two Nightline Anchors Suffer Freak Injuries

Welcome back! Now how about ...

Question: Welcome back! Now how about some Nightline spoilers!Answer: I see you guys haven't lost your sense of humor.

Wed, Aug 1, 2007

A "W" FOR ABC

Pregnant shmegnant. ABC News' Elizabeth Vargas has scored a sit-down interview with President Bush, to air on World News Tonight and Nightline on Tuesday, and on Good Morning America on Wednesday. The topics to be covered include W's imminent trip to India and Pakistan, the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the war in Iraq.

Fri, Feb 24, 2006

NEW 'LINE UP

Has Ted Koppel been doing the work of three people for the past 25 years? Seems that way, as ABC has announced that Terry Moran, Cynthia McFadden and Martin Bashir will share the Nightline anchoring duties beginning Nov. 28, after Koppel bids the program adieu on Nov. 22.

Tue, Oct 18, 2005