Roone Arledge
Director
20/20 (1978)
Season 35
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
S35E1 - Williams Syndrome, Tourettes, Asperger's
Remarkable medical conditions are showcased including children diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, families that must deal with Tourettes Syndrome and inside the mind of Daniel Tammet, one of the world's smartest people diagnosed with Asperger's.
March 17, 2012, midnight
S35E2 - Rutgers - Webcam
Former Rutgers student, Dharun Ravi, sits down for his first interview since being found guilty of spying on his college roommate, Tyler Clementi, with a webcam in the fall of 2010 because he was gay; Ravi faces up to 10 years in prison.
March 23, 2012, midnight
S35E3 - Lotto Frenzy
With the Mega Millions reaching almost half a billion dollars, "20/20" looks at past winners and losers, as well as the con artists who want a piece of the winner's take; reports also on broke lottery winners, office pools, and playing the odds.
March 30, 2012, midnight
S35E4 - OCD, Schizophrenia
Children with obsessive compulsive disorder; families of children with schizophrenia shares their experiences.
March 31, 2012, midnight
S35E5 - Transgender Beauty Contestant
Transgender beauty contestant Jenna Talackova speaks in her first interview since being disqualified from the 2012 Miss Universe Canada competition because she was not a "natural born female"; Texas wife survives three Murder-for-Hire attempts.
April 6, 2012, midnight
S35E6 - Just Plane Crazy
Crazy captains, paranoid passengers and flight attendant freak outs.
April 13, 2012, midnight
S35E7 - Strange Arrangements
Author E.L. James about how the "50 Shades" trilogy was created and how life has changed; host of Lifetime's "The Conversation," Amanda de Cadenet discusses the new talk show; open marriage with kids; gigolos.
April 20, 2012, midnight
S35E8 - Sunset Boulevard
A farm kid becomes a gossip columnist who parties with the stars; a band on the brink of success; a young veteran who wants to act; the students of Hollywood High; the murder of a runaway beauty.
April 21, 2012, midnight
S35E9 - True Confessions
Shocking video reveals a server adding unappetizing toppings to a pizza; a surgeon admits to dropping a body part on the floor; salespeople reveal lies they use to manipulate potential buyers; a mother confesses that she is a porn star.
April 27, 2012, midnight
S35E10 - Extreme Parenting
A couple raising their children in a nudist colony; a dwarf family living in an average size house to prepare the children for the real world; a father who posted a video of himself shooting his daughter's laptop online; excessive bribery.
May 4, 2012, midnight
S35E11 - Losing It: The Big Fat Money Trap
The multi-billion dollar weight loss industry in America.
May 11, 2012, midnight
S35E12 - Medical Mysteries
A look into some of medicine's rare conditions including stories of individuals suffering from the debilitating misophonia, a disturbing and potentially fatal eating disorder known as PICA, and a rare form of epilepsy called Hypothalamic Hamartoma.
May 18, 2012, midnight
S35E13 - Friday
N/a
May 25, 2012, midnight
S35E14 - The Jubilee Queen with Katie Couric
An intimate portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from those who know her best; interviews include members of the royal family as well as several members of the Queen's staff; get an inside look of Buckingham Palace.
May 29, 2012, midnight
S35E15 - Payback
Attractive women lure tourists into nightclubs and rack up huge tabs on their credit cards; a teacher verbally abuses a student; a couple film themselves pranking each other and put the videos online; payback songs.
June 1, 2012, midnight
S35E16 - The Big Lie
Gymnast Dominique Moceanu talks about a family secret; a grifter poses as a high school basketball player; a man impersonates his dead mother to collect her social security checks; a woman pretends to have cancer.
June 8, 2012, midnight
S35E17 - John Edwards' former mistress
Chris Cuomo interviews John Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter about their current relationship and her new book.
June 22, 2012, midnight
S35E18 - Caught in a Bad Romance
new
June 29, 2012, midnight
S35E19 - Heaven: Where Is It? How Do We Get There?
A journey around the world to investigate the many different religious and scientific beliefs about the afterlife, what happens to the body and to find out why it is important to believe in heaven.
July 6, 2012, midnight
S35E20 - Vacation Confidential; My Ultra Modern Family
Insider tricks to avert vacation pitfalls. Joe Darger is a polygamist with three wives: Alina & identical twins (Vicki and Valerie). Together they are raising 24 children.
July 13, 2012, midnight
S35E21 - The Cammera Never Lies, Tragedy in Colorado
He thought a bottle to the head would stop a robber; he was wrong. James Holmes, the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre.
July 20, 2012, midnight
S35E22 - Chat Room Love Triangle
Shocking tale of deception and murder.
July 27, 2012, midnight
S35E23 - What They Know That Can Change Your Life; My Ultra Modern Family
Four unique billionaires share how they became successful; getting free sperm from the Internet; a family with three wives and 24 kids.
Aug. 3, 2012, midnight
S35E24 - Friday
Friday
Aug. 10, 2012, midnight
S35E25 - I'm Obsessed With ...
A woman who went one year without looking in a mirror; the feeding tube diet; examining professional poker player Beth Shak's obsession with designer shoes; over-indulged pets; behind-the-scenes of the dog dancing competition circuit.
Aug. 15, 2012, midnight
S35E26 - When Animals Strike Back
Unconventional and controversial parenting methods include lavish bribes and a dad who became an Internet sensation after deciding to teach his daughter a lesson; people who work with wild animals; animal attacks; the safety of animal parks and zoos.
Aug. 17, 2012, midnight
S35E27 - The Camera Never Lies
A man's incredible search and more.
Sept. 7, 2012, midnight
S35E28 - Nasty Neighbors
Shocking stories of misbehaving neighbors.
Sept. 14, 2012, midnight
S35E29 - Intoxication Nation
From celebrities and alcoholism to kids attending binge-drinking black out parties and the dangers of walking while intoxicated.
Sept. 21, 2012, midnight
S35E30 - Classroom Confidential
A look at pranks, bullies and teachers pushed to the edge by students; an exclusive interview with Brittni Colleps, a teacher, wife and mother of three, serving a five-year prison term for becoming inappropriately involved with five of her students.
Sept. 28, 2012, midnight
S35E31 - Stalked
The story of Lottie Spencer and Nick Smith who were cross-examined for hours by Waseem Daker, the man accused of murdering their roommate and mother. Daker was also accused of stalking Lottie Spencer.
Oct. 5, 2012, midnight
S35E33 - Sandusky Case: Victim 1
Penn State victim Aaron Fisher says officials at his high school stood in the way of justice.
Oct. 19, 2012, midnight
S35E34 - All Access Nashville With Katie Couric
Katie Couric gives viewers an exclusive all-access pass into the homes of country music's biggest stars including Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, and Miranda Lambert; Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean talk about the greatest female singers in the genre.
Oct. 26, 2012, midnight
S35E35 - Heroes
Pets Lost and Found in Hurricane Sandy's Wake.
Nov. 2, 2012, midnight
S35E36 - Workplace Confidential
Secrets From Mark Cuban, Office Romance and More
Nov. 9, 2012, midnight
S35E37 - The Real Dish
The 10 Germiest Places in a Restaurant, Taste Test: $5 Burger vs. $295 Burger
Nov. 16, 2012, midnight
S35E38 - Breaking Polygamy
A look at Colorado City, a town home to the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints, the largest polygamous community in America, with a leader who continues to rule the town of 10,000 even behind bars, destroying families as he excommunicates them.
Nov. 23, 2012, midnight
S35E39 - True Confessions
Insiders & whistle blowers reveal little secrets of their respective trades.
Nov. 30, 2012, midnight
S35E40 - Holidays Unplugged
Holiday Shopping tips from an extreme couponer.
Dec. 7, 2012, midnight
S35E41 - Obama's Interview
In their first interview together since the re-election, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama sit down at the White House with Barbara Walters; the first lady gives Barbara Walters a tour of the White House holiday decor.
Dec. 14, 2012, midnight
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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