
Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
Showing Season 21 of 34

Season 21
2011
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01. Charlie Sheen: Winning Ways? / Haunting Images
2011-03-04
Also: a look at actor Charlie Sheen's home life at his estate. Correspondents: Keith Morrison and Jeff Rossen.
02. My Kid Would Never Bully
2011-03-06
Hidden cameras reveal how teens react to different bullying situations.
08. The Mystery in Effingham County
2011-04-01
Dennis Murphy investigates the mysteries surrounding the shooting deaths of two family members in a still Georgia hamlet.
09. Stolen Memories
2011-04-03
Correspondent Hoda Kotb delves into a four-year international custody battle.
10. In Broad Daylight
2011-04-08
When Amber Dubois vanished in San Diego County, a search turned up nothing. Then, a year later, Chelsea King disappeared in a neighboring town. Tonight, Keith Morrison reports on the mystery of the missing California teens.
11. The Boy from Baby House 10
2011-04-10
Reporter Keith Morrison explores the plight of unwanted children in Moscow, recounting the story of an institutionalized boy whose life took a positive turn after years of rejection.
12. Deadly Liaisons, The Night Before Halloween
2011-04-15
Rob Stafford investigates the cold-blooded slaying of an expectant mother. In a second report, Keith Morrison tracks the work of a dauntless detective and a determined attorney to solve the cold-case killing of a 21-year-old woman.
13. Inside Mexico's Drug War
2011-04-17
Chris Hansen files a report on Mexico's drug war. Hansen joins with Mexican federal officers on a secret assignment to capture kingpins and relates the story of a hit man leading a double life. Also: a woman who sacrificed all to battle corruption.
14. Deadly Concoction, As Darkness Fell
2011-04-22
Dennis Murphy delves into how two brothers were killed under odd conditions but at different times and in separate locations. In addition, Keith Morrison details a family hunting trip in Newfoundland that went terribly wrong.
15. Her Royal Journey
2011-04-24
NBC’s Dennis Murphy traces the journey of Kate Middleton from commoner to Her Royal Highness.
16. Path of Destruction, The Royal Wedding
2011-04-29
The impact of the recent tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash-flood warnings in the United States; reports from London include behind-the-scenes coverage of the royal wedding.
17. Steven Tyler, Back in the Spotlight
2011-05-01
First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden talk about their ``Joining Forces'' campaign, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' staff discuss the shooting, singer Steven Tyler talks about success and drug addiction, ``Bridesmaids'' cast members.
18. The Bathtub Mystery
2011-05-06
A man who was arrested and tried three times for the death of his wife of four months talks about the case.
19. Father and Son
2011-05-08
David Goldman, whose five year battle for custody of his son made international news, talks about life since being reunited with his child.
20. The Great Escape
2011-05-13
A doctor disappears while on vacation with his wife, leaving her $6 million in debt.
21. The Hansen Files AZ
2011-05-15
Hidden cameras reveal how quickly, honestly and efficiently repairmen do their jobs.
22. Daughter's Quest
2011-05-20
A young woman teams with a U.S. Marshal to find the man who murdered her mother 18 years earlier.
23. The Hansen Files NY
2011-05-22
Chris Hansen visits a shop in New York that sells bath salts, a new designer drug.
24. The Haunting
2011-05-27
Keith Morrison reports the story of an Oklahoma pastor's son and daughter who endure a remarkable road to recovery after witnessing a terrible family tragedy.
25. A Fathers Mission
2011-05-29
Richard Engel reports on the Battle of Wanat, one of the worst casualty counts of the Afghanistan war that left nine soldiers dead and 27 injured the families of one platoon come together to grieve and uncover why their sons died.
26. Lost & Found
2011-06-03
A successful young man is shot down in front of his Philadelphia home. A woman finds her way back to her family after being kidnapped 30 years earlier.
27. Circle of Friends
2011-06-05
The citizens of a Wisconsin town come together to renovate a family's home.
28. My Kid Would Never Bully
2011-06-12
Hidden cameras reveal how teens react to different bullying situations.
29. Taking Theresa
2011-06-17
Josh Mankiewicz probes the cold-case murder of a casino-sales executive.
30. Casey Anthony Trial
2011-06-17
New details and courtroom dramas key Dennis Murphy's update on the Caylee Anthony case. Anthony's young mother, Casey Anthony, is accused of murdering the toddler in 2008.
31. Lost at Sea, Deadly Exposure
2011-06-24
When a 38-foot empty Donzi boat is found making circles in the ocean with nobody on board, a mystery begins in the Bahamas. While hundreds of Americans die every year from accidental carbon monoxide, NBC News’ Kate Snow previews one case that police say was not an accident, but potential murder.
32. Faces Against Violence
2011-06-26
Lester Holt takes viewers into Chicago communities, children who grow up quickly and die young.
33. Bringing Brooke Home
2011-07-01
An Oregon family struggles with the mysterious disappearance of their daughter, and Kate Snow looks into the investigation that plagued family and community.
34. Rescue on the High Seas
2011-07-03
A year after being taken captive by Somali pirates, Captain Richard Phillips talks with Matt Lauer about his harrowing experience and brave rescue.
35. Mystery on the Catawba, Casey Anthony Update
2011-07-08
A young detective investigates a college student's death; chronicling the events of the Casey Anthony murder trial.
36. How Lucky Can You Get?
2011-07-10
Chris Hansen goes under cover with California lottery investigators; testing the integrity of lottery clerks in New York.
37. Deadly Game
2011-07-15
When a woman goes missing in a small town in rural Michigan, her husband becomes the primary suspect. But eyewitnesses and surveillance cameras support his alibi that he was in Virginia the day she disappeared - more than 700 miles away.
38. Children of the Harvest
2011-07-17
A year-long investigation into children migrant workers.
39. Kidnapped in the Jungle, Burning Suspicion
2011-07-22
A 24-year-old U.S. citizen targeted by kidnappers in South America and taken; the story of a man who is suspected of murdering his wife in a fire.
40. Follow the Money
2011-07-24
Chris Hansen goes face-to-face with a man, who along with other conspirators, cheated a Connecticut woman out of her life savings through an internet scam.
41. Secret Life of the Homecoming Queen
2011-07-29
A former homecoming queen comes under suspicion after her husband is found stabbed to death and an affair with the local youth pastor is uncovered.
42. Taking the Hill: Inside Congress
2011-07-31
Brian Williams documents a day behind-the-scenes on Capitol Hill where viewers will get an unprecedented look at life under the U.S. Capitol dome.
43. The Mystery on Halloween Night
2011-08-05
An admired sports editor is killed on Halloween night.
44. The Road Back
2011-08-07
Tom Brokaw reports the story of three different families throughout the war in Iraq.
45. Over the Edge
2011-08-12
A couple's romantic night at the Hudson Palisades ends in a tragic fall, leaving officials questioning whether or not it was an accident.
46. The Mystery of the Murdered Major
2011-08-12
The murder of a husband exposes the shocking secret life he had with his wife. They were swingers.
47. The Town That Jobs Forgot
2011-08-14
Lester Holt reports the story of three American women who face the Great Recession and their own worst fears.
48. A Father's Fight, The Day She Disappeared
2011-08-19
A young father fights desperately across the United States for custody of his baby girl. Plus the story of Nancy Cooper who went missing while jogging in a suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina.
49. Amazing Animals Caught on Tape
2011-08-21
Watch amazing animals and the true stories behind some of the most popular videos on the web.
50. Mystery on Blood Mountain
2011-08-26
A serial killer stalks human prey through America's national forests until clues help trigger a multi-state manhunt.
51. Heaven is For Real, Dick Cheney, Miranda Lambert
2011-08-29
Former Vice President Dick Cheney discusses his new memoir with Jamie Gangel; Grammy award winner Miranda Lambert is interviewed by Hoda Kotb; 12-year-old author of "Heaven is For Real" sits down with Hoda Kotb to hear about his trip to heaven.
52. Somebody's Daughter
2011-09-02
Reports from a desert in New Mexico which has become one of the largest crime scenes in history, where the remains of eleven female bodies were found buried.
53. Mystery at Bootlegger's Cove
2011-09-04
When a young woman disappeared in Alaska, police looked at two brothers as suspects. Would anyone be able to breach their loyalty and find the truth?
54. America Remembers
2011-09-09
Tom Brokaw, recaps some of the most powerful stories reported by NBC News in the days and months following the tragic assault on our nation.
55. Deadly House of Cards
2011-09-16
An indie film-maker is connected to the case of a missing man, which started as an obsession with "Dexter". Was it a publicity stunt or something far darker?
56. Ransom
2011-09-23
A young Florida mother abducted at gunpoint and taken for ransom. Three failed attempts to drop the ransom put everyone on edge and no one imagined the bizarre way this crime would be solved.
57. The Secret
2011-09-30
A troubled marriage, then suddenly a man disappears, leaving behind a daughter and step-son. The truth from a secret kept for over eight years.
58. Strangers On A Train
2011-10-07
A young woman disappears following her chance encounter with a stranger on a train. Her desperate family hires a dream team of detectives to follow the mysterious trail she left behind.
59. Someone Was Watching, The Ballad of Mike & Dalia
2011-10-14
A couple with the perfect marriage until Cristi was found dead in the backyard spa. And, a story-book marriage, NO lust, greed and deceit led to an elaborate murder plot that makes reality TV look like a fairytale.
60. Deadly Retreat
2011-10-21
In October 2009, James Arthur Ray, a renowned self-help author and speaker, held a "Spiritual Warrior" retreat in Sedona, AZ. Three people died during the retreat, and Ray was charged with manslaughter but convicted of a lesser charge.
61. The Player
2011-10-28
A couple meets at the craps table in Las Vegas. She was a beautiful trapeze artist and he was a professional poker player -- with a secret. Did he take a gamble that led to murder?
62. The Last Days of Michael Jackson
2011-11-04
The case against Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, is in the hands of the jury, who will decide whether he played a role in the death of the pop star.
63. Crossing the Line
2011-11-11
A fatal car crash in Montana may not have been an accident after investigators find a revealing set of text messages.
64. The Mystery at Heath Bar Farm
2011-11-18
Tom Foley is shocked to find himself the lead suspect in the case of his wife Darlene's murder. Thinking the case was over, the defense team is soon approached by a stranger with new evidence that would turn everything upside down.
65. Missing in Paradise
2011-12-02
A vacation in Aruba that morphed into a mystery, Robyn Gardner went missing and many presume she's dead.
66. After Midnight
2011-12-09
2 years ago the young mother from Utah vanished. A husband under suspicion, a father-in-law under scrutiny, and investigators under pressure to solve this mystery at last.
67. The Case of the Missing D.A.
2011-12-16
10 Years ago, the accusation that Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a child, came to the attention of Ray Gricar, the local district attorney. 3 years later Gricar went missing. His laptop was found but the hard drive was unreadable. Could Gricar’s disappearance be linked to the Sandusky scandal?
68. The Town That Jobs Forgot
2011-12-23
Millen, Georgia, a small industrial town so devastated by the Great Recession, its unemployment numbers peaked at 21% - more than twice the national average.
69. Deadly Triangle
2011-12-30
The story of an unsolved case involving a woman's love triangle that ended in her husband's fatal stabbing in front of their home, but more than two decades later, detectives have re-opened the case and need her help.
70. Suspicion
2012-02-03
In the lead up to a murder trial, it begins to look like police arrested the wrong man.
71. Mystery at Payson Canyon
2013-06-28
Investigating the murder of a brilliant professor.
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