Roone Arledge
Director
20/20 (1978)
Season 34
20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
Released June 6, 1978
Episode 73 min
14+
Genres: Documentary, News
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Watch Providers: Hulu, fuboTV, Disney Plus, Spectrum On Demand
Production Companies: ABC News
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S34E1 - Witness
A family slaughtered in their home, with only one witness left behind.
Sept. 17, 2010, midnight
S34E2 - Bigamist Bride
Men allegedly scammed by so-called "Military Mistress" speak out.
Sept. 24, 2010, midnight
S34E3 - Islam: Questions and Answers
Diane Sawyer reports in-depth look at Islam in America and around the world.
Oct. 1, 2010, midnight
S34E4 - Catfish A Cyber Romance
Nev Schulman, discusses his documentary-thriller "Catfish".
Oct. 8, 2010, midnight
S34E5 - Miracle at the Mine
A special edition of "20/20" goes inside the rescue mission in Chile.
Oct. 13, 2010, midnight
S34E6 - Cold Case: What Happened to Oregon Teen?
A new police chief makes it his personal goal to find a teenager's killer.
Oct. 15, 2010, midnight
S34E7 - Bullied To Death: Victims' Stories
Bullying is an epidemic among young people.
Oct. 15, 2010, midnight
S34E8 - Charity Scam Exposed
Criminals use the plight of the plight of ill children to rip off millions.
Oct. 22, 2010, midnight
S34E9 - The New Face of Heroin Addiction
The lives of three teenagers addicted to heroin and their struggle with sobriety.
Oct. 29, 2010, midnight
S34E10 - Child Sex-Abuse Report
Two people, whose testimony as children sent their father to prison for sexual abuse, find out that they have been manipulated into perjuring themselves; their father, released after 20 years, offers them forgiveness.
Nov. 5, 2010, midnight
S34E11 - Better Business Bureaus
Brian Ross investigates practices of Better Business Bureaus around the U.S.
Nov. 12, 2010, midnight
S34E12 - Cher
Cher is interviewed by Cynthia McFadden. Also: Ashleigh Banfield reports on a romantic rivalry among teen girls in Pinellas Park, Fla., that led to murder in 2008.
Nov. 19, 2010, midnight
S34E13 - A Barbara Walters Special: A Thanksgiving Visit With President and Mrs. Obama
None
Nov. 26, 2010, midnight
S34E14 - Amanda Lewis
A young girl drowns in her backyard pool, and her young step brother blames his mother after police rule it an accident. However, the mother contends that her son was coached and his inconsistent testimony of the events surrounding the drowning cannot be trusted. She is eventually convicted of first-degree murder by a jury in less than two hours, though she continues to appeal her case.
Dec. 3, 2010, midnight
S34E15 - 7 Wonders
Seven different people with extraordinary abilities and hobbies are profiled, including a spider-like man who scales buildings, a young singer with talent beyond her years, and a real-life mermaid.
Dec. 10, 2010, midnight
S34E16 - Be the Change: Save a Life
None
Dec. 17, 2010, midnight
S34E17 - The Clique
A social pariah turned high school "it" girl is accused of shooting four women with the aid of her criminal boyfriend. She claims the manipulative man is the true culprit, while prosecutors insist she is ultimately responsible.
Jan. 7, 2011, midnight
S34E18 - 20/20 Reports
Look for signs a mentally disturbed person may become a killer; investigation into the Peace Corps; interview with political pundit Ron Reagan, Jr.
Jan. 14, 2011, midnight
S34E19 - 20/20 Reports
Look for signs a mentally disturbed person may become a killer; investigation into the Peace Corps; interview with political pundit Ron Reagan, Jr.
Jan. 14, 2011, midnight
S34E20 - The Congresswoman and the Astronaut
Interview with Capt. Mark Kelly, husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.).
Jan. 18, 2011, midnight
S34E21 - 20/20 Reports
Authorities continue to investigate the vicious murder of a recently divorced school nurse who was a mother of five; Vervet monkeys raid outdoor bars in the Caribbean.
Jan. 21, 2011, midnight
S34E22 - Mother's Day Murder
The murder of a woman on Mother's Day rocks a small town to its core, and the many suspects and total lack of an arrest only adds to the local hysteria. After more than a year and a half, local police continue to investigate, but still offer no answers.Later, monkeys who partake in alcoholic beverages in the Caribbean are profiled.
Jan. 21, 2011, midnight
S34E23 - Street Kids: A Year on the Road
Teenage homelessness in America is investigated, and Chris Cuomo focuses on telling the harrowing stories of a few select young people who let the cameras follow them through their fight for survival.
Jan. 28, 2011, midnight
S34E24 - Wrong Turn: The Kati Kim Story
A couple and their two young children struggle to survive in their car when they take take a wrong turn down a remote mountain logging road In Oregon. With frostbite, bears, and a diminishing food supply threatening the family's survival, the husband is forced to set out on foot to find help.
Feb. 11, 2011, midnight
S34E25 - Astronaut Love Triangle: The Soap Opera Behind the Space Shuttle
Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman talks about being attacked by astronaut Lisa Nowak; TV personality Dina Lohan talks about her daughter Lindsay's troubles with addiction.
Feb. 18, 2011, midnight
S34E27 - 20/20 Reports
The daughter's of a Utah doctor believe he is responsible for their mother's death.
Feb. 25, 2011, midnight
S34E28 - Life of Lies
A wealthy family man is suspected of killing his wife during her recovery from plastic surgery. Two of his own daughters soon take it upon themselves to investigate their mother's death and their father's possible responsibility. They uncover damning evidence, including a hidden affair, missing medications, and a string of false records. However, police are not initially concerned with anything but closing the case.
Feb. 25, 2011, midnight
S34E29 - Charlie Sheen: In His Own Words
None
March 1, 2011, midnight
S34E31 - Carmina Salcido's Survival Story/Life WIth Gators and Crocs
First, Carmina Salcido (a former American Idol hopeful) helps tell her harrowing story involving her murderous father and his violent, homicidal rampage that left her family and others dead. After nearly being killed as a young child, she was adopted by an ultra-conservative family who kept her in the cultural dark for most of her childhood..Later, people who own crocodiles and alligators as pets are profiled.
March 4, 2011, midnight
S34E32 - Disaster in the Pacific
A breaking news episode regarding the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan.
March 11, 2011, midnight
S34E34 - 'Dexter' Fans Turned Killers?/Jennifer Hudson: "Idol" to "It Girl"
Two separate murders that may have been partially inspired by the hit television show "Dexter" are investigated. Also, actress and singer Jennifer Hudson is profiled and she opens up about a personal tragedy in her life.
March 18, 2011, midnight
S34E36 - See What's Next
A successful real estate agent is found strangled and burned to death in her own home. Her boyfriend is suspect number one when evidence of arson is found on his clothing, although his defense team argues there is a lack of physical evidence.
March 25, 2011, midnight
S34E37 - 20/20 Reports
Investigative reporting.
April 1, 2011, midnight
S34E38 - William and Catherine: A Modern Fairytale
Barbara Walters discusses Prince William and Kate Middleton's romance and looks at exclusive home movies, photographs and interviews with their friends; wedding plans.
April 18, 2011, midnight
S34E39 - A Barbara Walters Exclusive: Elton John and David Furnish
None
April 22, 2011, midnight
S34E40 - A Special Edition of 20/20: The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairytale
Part 1
April 28, 2011, midnight
S34E41 - A Special Edition of 20/20: The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairytale
Part 2
S34E42 - Kill Shot: The Story Behind bin Laden's Death
The death of Osama bin Laden.
June 5, 2011, midnight
S34E44 - Infomercial Nation
Informercial products are put to the test; interviews with celebrity spokespeople; the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dominique Strauss-Kahn sex scandals.
May 20, 2011, midnight
S34E45 - A Special Edition of 20/20: Reality Rule$: When TV Gets Real
None
S34E46 - June 3, 2011
None
S34E47 - June 8, 2011
None
S34E48 - June 10, 2011
None
S34E49 - June 17, 2011
None
S34E50 - June 24, 2011
None
S34E51 - July 8, 2011
None
S34E52 - July 15, 2011
None
S34E53 - Super Powers Super Humans
None
S34E54 - July 22, 2011
None
S34E55 - July 29, 2011
None
S34E56 - August 5, 2011
None
S34E57 - August 12, 2011
None
S34E58 - August 19, 2011
None
S34E59 - August 26, 2011
None
S34E60 - September 2, 2011
None
S34E61 - September 9, 2011
None
S34E62 - September 16, 2011
None
S34E63 - September 23, 2011
None
S34E64 - September 30, 2011
None
Sept. 30, 2011, midnight
S34E65 - October 7, 2011
None
Oct. 7, 2011, midnight
S34E66 - October 14, 2011
None
Oct. 14, 2011, midnight
S34E67 - November 25, 2011
None
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 73 min.
Season Runtime: 52998 min.
Released: June 6, 1978
Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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