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Past Seasons

FULL EPISODE: The Dividing Line
Jacob Soboroff reports on the news of the week and travels the U.S./Mexico border to discover the reality behind America’s ongoing debate on immigration policy.
FULL EPISODE: The Women & Dirty John
When Debra Newell falls in love with a handsome doctor, her protective daughters are immediately suspicious.
FULL EPISODE: The Intruder
When a violent home invasion rocks a small town in Maine, local police and the FBI find themselves working side by side on a curious investigation.
FULL EPISODE: The Prophet's Daughter
Rachel Jeffs was the favorite daughter of polygamous FLDS leader Warren Jeffs. Her life is strictly controlled by Warren who stresses that she be obedient to ensure her salvation.
FULL EPISODE: Black Friday
The chaos of Black Friday takes a turn when a fire breaks out in Fort Worth, Texas.
FULL EPISODE: UNTHINKABLE: The Menendez Murders
The Menendez family seemed to have it all, but in August 1989, everything changed.
FULL EPISODE: The Life and Death of Charles Manson
Charles Manson: The Making Of A Murderer
FULL EPISODE: Finding Sarah Goode
Sarah's family and friends gather in court two years after her death, and the jury renders its verdict.

Missing in America

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Family asking for prayers after remains identified as missing Texas teen

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One year after Air Force veteran vanishes from Houston, family continues to search

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13-year-old girl found alive months after parents were fatally shot

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Daughter looks for closure four months after her father goes missing

Cold Case Spotlight

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California father of two still missing 21 years after disappearing during road trip

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New York mother still missing 13 years after leaving her New York home to walk to a nearby store

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Georgia Bureau of Investigations asks public for information about 2013 shooting death of Georgia man

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Daughter desperate for answers 20 years after her father disappeared from Tennessee

POSTCARDS FROM THE FIELD

A Postcard from the Field: The History of Pharmacy Museum
Museum curator Stephen Hall discusses the unique ways doctors have treated common ailments in the past.
A Postcard from the Field: The Bicycle Tree
At a non-profit bike shop in Santa Ana, California, workers and volunteers build bikes – and friendships – for everyone who walks in the door.
A Postcard from the Field: The Corning Museum of Glass
In a small town in upstate New York, the Corning Museum of Glass pays homage to Corning Inc., a glass making company which has made the town a hub of the industry for over a century.
A Postcard from the Field: The Core of Coronado
Joe Ditler, a historian who has lived on California’s Coronado Island for over 50 years, describes the lasting impact John D. Spreckels has had on the idyllic beach side town.
A Postcard from the Field: The Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World
Albuquerque, New Mexico has become a mecca for balloonists. Find out how perfect weather and willing locals have turned this town into the hot air balloon capital of the world.
A Postcard from the Field: Lewis and Clark’s Four-Legged Friend
While on our travels reporting for Dateline, we came across a monument to a relatively unknown -- but important -- four-legged member of the historic Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition.
A Postcard from the Field: From Car Trunk to Store Front
It was Marie Yniguez’s dream to open her own restaurant. Now, with Bocadillos, she’s trying to make a difference in her community one sandwich at a time.
A Postcard from the Field: The Roosters of Kauai
On the peaceful island of Kauai, people are surrounded by the sounds of ocean waves, crickets and island music. But most visitors are surprised to find they can’t get away from the constant crowing of the island’s thousands of roosters. Local islander Luis Soltren explains where exactly all the roosters came from.

meet some of the staff

At the Desk of: Sergei Ivonin, Dateline Field Producer
Dateline sat down at the desk of Field Producer Sergei Ivonin to learn more about him.
At the Desk of: Mario Garcia
Dateline sat down at the desk of producer Mario Garcia to learn more about him.
At the Desk of: Erika Glass, Associate Producer
We sat down at the desk of associate producer Erika Glass to learn more about her!
At the Desk of: Chetna Joshi, Dateline Producer
Ahead of Friday's all-new mystery, we sat down at the desk of Dateline Producer Chetna Joshi to play ‘Fill in the Blank.’
At the Desk of: Cassandra Marshall, Producer
Ahead of Friday's all-new mystery, we sat down at the desk of Dateline Producer Cassandra Marshall to play ‘Fill in the Blank.’
At the Desk of: Terrell Tangonan, Field Producer
We caught up with field producer Terrell Tangonan at his desk in L.A. to play ‘Fill in the Blank!’
At the Desk of: Isa Gutierrez, Dateline Assistant Producer
Dateline caught up with assistant producer Isa Gutierrez at her desk to play ‘Fill in the Blank.’
At the Desk of: Michelle Madigan, Dateline Producer
Dateline caught up with producer Michelle Madigan at her desk to play ‘Fill in the Blank.’