20/20
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Season 49:
Ended on May 15, 2026 -
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"Deep-dive journalism meets high-stakes true crime, offering exclusive interviews and forensic analysis that redefine how we view the headlines."
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Series Deep Dive:
Season: 49
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Sep 26, 2025 | He's Right Behind You | |
| E2 | Oct 03, 2025 | What Happened to the McStays? | |
| E3 | Oct 10, 2025 | Life on the Line | |
| E4 | Oct 17, 2025 | Driven to Death | |
| E5 | Oct 24, 2025 | Lost in the Night: Who Murdered Jessica Currin? | |
| E6 | Oct 31, 2025 | The Murdaugh Family Murders | |
| E7 | Nov 07, 2025 | You Took My Daughter | |
| E8 | Nov 14, 2025 | I'm Going To Get You | |
| E9 | Nov 21, 2025 | The Final Cut | |
| E10 | Dec 17, 2025 | Ride or Die | |
| E11 | Jan 02, 2026 | Meddler or Murderer | |
| E12 | Jan 09, 2026 | Badass Detective | |
| E13 | Jan 16, 2026 | The Hunt for Mr. Right | |
| E14 | Jan 23, 2026 | Her Last Note | |
| E15 | Jan 30, 2026 | What The Killer Left Behind | |
| E16 | Feb 13, 2026 | Footprints in the Snow | |
| E17 | Feb 20, 2026 | The Au Pair, the Affair and Murder | |
| E18 | Feb 27, 2026 | The Yogurt Shop Murders | |
| E19 | Mar 06, 2026 | Murder at the U | |
| E20 | Mar 13, 2026 | The Vanishing Of Nancy Woodrum | |
| E21 | Mar 20, 2026 | Murder, She Wrote: The Kouri Richins Trial | |
| E22 | Apr 03, 2026 | The Neighbor From Hell | |
| E23 | Apr 10, 2026 | One Last Call | |
| E24 | Apr 17, 2026 | Death Of A Showgirl | |
| E25 | May 01, 2026 | The Secret in the Water | |
| E26 | May 08, 2026 | Tracking Susana | |
| E27 | May 15, 2026 | Murder Next Door |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window: September/October
20/20 has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 46 years, typically returning in September. Since its debut in 1978, the program has evolved from a general news magazine into a focused true-crime and investigative powerhouse. For decades, it has anchored the ABC Friday night lineup, providing a consistent lead-in for local news. Its stability is a testament to the enduring appeal of long-form reporting and its ability to adapt to changing viewer interests over nearly half a century of continuous broadcasting.
The series follows the traditional broadcast calendar, launching its primary season in the fall and continuing through the spring. While special reports air year-round, the core seasonal structure remains fixed to the network cycle. This predictability has made it a cornerstone of ABC News, surviving various shifts in hosting personnel and format changes. As a legacy newsmagazine, its history reflects the broader industry shift toward deep-dive investigative journalism and high-profile crime narratives.
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Technical Details
- Network: ABC (US)
- Seasons: 43
- Years: 1978 - 2026
- Genre: Documentary, News, Talk Show
- Rating: TV-PG
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