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Dateline: Season 17

78 episodes · premiered Dec 5, 2008

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  1. Episode 1: The Mystery of Meredith's Murder Dec 5, 2008 · 43m Seattle student Amanda Knox is a suspect in the murder of her British roommate in Italy.
  2. Episode 2: When Caylee Vanished Dec 12, 2008 · 43m Cindy and George Anthony, grandparents of missing 3-year-old Caylee Anthony, talk about the efforts to find the little girl and the charges against their daughter Casey, Caylee's mother.
  3. Episode 3: The Evictors; Rick Warren Dec 19, 2008 · 43m In Evictors, A look at families who have been effected by the recent housing crisis. In Rick Warren, a minister has brought opposing sides together - now will he cause a divide? Lastly, a…
  4. Episode 4: A Twist of Fate (2008) Dec 26, 2008 · 43m In 2006, Laura Van Ryn and Whitney Cerak, students at an evangelical college in Indiana, and their families were victims of a ghastly mistake: the wrong girl was identified as the survivor…
  5. Episode 5: Killer Instinct Jan 2, 2009 · 43m A woman knows her husband is innocent - but can she convince the authorities?
  6. Episode 6: Death by Deception Jan 9, 2009 · 43m A popular talk radio host is accused of poisoning his wife to death.
  7. Episode 7: Miracle on the Hudson Jan 16, 2009 · 43m A minute-by-minute look at the landing of a US Airways plane in New York's Hudson River includes interviews with some of the survivors and their rescuers.
  8. Episode 8: Beyond the Sea Jan 26, 2009 · 43m The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Newton-John's then-boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, who went missing while on a fishing trip
  9. Episode 9: Bring Sean Home Jan 30, 2009 · 43m A father struggles to have his son returned to him after an international parental kidnapping.
  10. Episode 10: The Deadly Love Triangle: Update Feb 1, 2009 · 43m An update on the case of Eric McLean, charged with shooting his wife's 18-year-old lover.
  11. Episode 11: Justice for Sparkle Feb 6, 2009 · 43m A story as old as Romeo and Juliet, but with an unpredictable ending.
  12. Episode 12: Where's the Money? A Look at the Bailout Feb 8, 2009 · 43m Tracking the money from the financial bailout to see where it goes and how it is spent by the recipients.
  13. Episode 13: The Run of His Life Feb 8, 2009 · 43m Nothing, including an amputation, could stop this determined runner.
  14. Episode 14: Octuplets Feb 10, 2009 · 43m Nadya Suleman, mother of the octuplets born in California.
  15. Episode 15: February 13, 2009 Feb 13, 2009 · 43m Police look for the person who murdered a beloved wife and mother.
  16. Episode 16: February 15, 2009 Feb 15, 2009 · 43m Ten wild rides caught on camera, including a skier encountering an avalanche; a camping trip in the woods of Southwestern Virginia turns into a nightmare.
  17. Episode 17: Deadly Sanctuary Feb 20, 2009 · 43m An investigative report on the death of a female parishioner inside the office of the county church, which shocked the congregation and left them suspicious to why this happened. Was this…
  18. Episode 18: Black Box Mystery: The Crash of the Concorde Feb 22, 2009 · 43m Nearly nine years after the crash of the Concorde, controversy continues to surround the accident that killed 113 people.
  19. Episode 19: Reality Bites: Update Feb 22, 2009 · 43m A man promised aspiring young models that they'd be reality TV stars... instead, the hopefuls got a harsh reality check. Update to report originally aired on Dateline on Friday, May 2, 2008
  20. Episode 20: February 27. 2009 Feb 27, 2009 · 43m A daughter stumbles across a family secret 36 years after her father's murder, leading her to question everything she'd been told about who killed him and why.
  21. Episode 21: With Friends Like These Mar 6, 2009 · 43m A private investigator believes that two elderly women known for helping the homeless are actually killing them
  22. Episode 22: In the Dead of Night: The Sleepwalk Murder Case Mar 13, 2009 · 43m A young man confesses to killing his lover while sleepwalking.
  23. Episode 23: Michael Phelps; George Clooney; International Kidnapping Mar 15, 2009 · 43m Matt Lauer interviews Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. In addition, George Clooney reflects on his cause to end the Darfur crisis while on a trip to the border of Chad and Sudan with…
  24. Episode 24: Flying High at Cocktail Cove Mar 20, 2009 · 43m A report about Michael Schrenker, a financial advisor who faked his own death in January 2009, after being charged with financial fraud, by deliberately ditching the airplane he was…
  25. Episode 25: Inside the Financial Fiasco: The Mortgage Crisis Mar 22, 2009 · 43m How risky home loans helped cause a chain reaction that led to failures on Wall Street
  26. Episode 26: Inside the Financial Fiasco: Debt Trap Mar 27, 2009 · 43m How U.S. families have become mired in debt; the dirty tactics employed by some collection agencies.
  27. Episode 27: Death of a Heartsong Apr 3, 2009 · 43m Keith Morrison explores how a murder ripped apart a seemingly happy couples marriage.
  28. Episode 28: Inside the Financial Fiasco: Promises, Promises Apr 5, 2009 · 43m Scams that target the unemployed and those struggling to save money wherever they can.
  29. Episode 29: Unsolved Case Squad (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · 43m An elite team of investigators enlists the help of viewers to solve two murder cases
  30. Episode 30: Modeling Agency Scams; Dating-Site Scammers Apr 12, 2009 · 43m An undercover report on a modeling agency parents say lost them thousands of dollars; an online dating ploy in Philadelphia.
  31. Episode 31: April 17, 2009 Apr 17, 2009 · 43m Dennis Murphy details the devotion of a police officer and an intern to solve the mysterious vanishing of a young woman in Michigan.
  32. Episode 32: A Long Dark Stretch of Road Apr 23, 2009 · 43m An intricate look at a crime near Chappaqua, NY, and the family it ruined.
  33. Episode 33: You Might Be Rich! Apr 26, 2009 · 43m A man whose arctic escapades have put his life and marriage at risk; a team of correspondents scours the country for people who may be unaware that unclaimed property, in some cases large…
  34. Episode 34: The Surfer and the Bird Rock Bandits May 1, 2009 · 43m Authorities investigate the death of a 24-year-old surfer from California.
  35. Episode 35: Why Do People Cheat?; Drew Peterson Update May 8, 2009 · 43m Dateline explores infedility; an update on the arrest of former police officer Drew Peterson, charged in the death of his third wife and suspected in the disappearance of his fourth.
  36. Episode 36: Nicholas Cosmo: A Madoff in the Making?; Living Longer, Healthier Lives May 10, 2009 · 43m Reports on an alleged Ponzi scheme led by entrepreneur Nicholas Cosmo;; Welcome to Ikaria, Greece, a tiny island where it seems youth springs eternal. Dateline devled into why the…
  37. Episode 37: Trouble in Paradise: The St. Maarten Mystery May 15, 2009 · 43m Authorities are puzzled when a woman disappears from the Caribbean vacation home she and her husband built in an attempt to heal their marital woes.
  38. Episode 38: Cody's Story; Fighting for the Women of Afghanistan; Kids of 'Slumdog' May 19, 2009 · 43m Born prematurely in 2001 and facing serious health issues, Cody McCasland works to raise money for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; one American works to educate and advocate…
  39. Episode 39: SU1741 Jul 6, 2008 · 43m
  40. Episode 40: The Spy Who Loved Me; The Mystery of the Missing Millionaire May 24, 2009 · 43m A young woman is wooed by a man in Britain who claims to be a spy; a wealthy hedge fund manager disappears with his investors' money.
  41. Episode 41: Justice for Julia May 25, 2009 · 43m A man from North Carolina tries to clear his name after he is suspected of murdering a local couple; Julie Keenan gets the courage to leave her troubled marriage - then goes missing.
  42. Episode 42: Fatal Visions May 29, 2009 · 43m Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz investigates the case of the 2001 drowning of a woman inside her own bathtub which has seen many twists and turns throughout the years.
  43. Episode 43: On Tour with Taylor Swift (special) May 31, 2009 · 43m Cameras go behind the scenes of Taylor Swift's first-ever headlining tour; the truth about a mother's disappearance is revealed.
  44. Episode 44: Episode 44 43m
  45. Episode 45: Mo1744 Jul 21, 2008 · 43m
  46. Episode 46: FR1745 Jul 25, 2008 · 43m No one could figure out why a college student died in her bed - until a tiny spot launched an epic investigation.
  47. Episode 47: Inside Iran; Shadows and Secrets Jun 7, 2009 · 43m The people of Iran discuss issues that are impacting the nation's presidential election, their country's history and rapidly changing culture; a man fights for custody of his son; a woman…
  48. Episode 48: The Trouble on the Hill: Feuding Neighbours Jun 8, 2009 · 43m On a remote canyon road, a minor misunderstanding between next-door neighbours escalated into a series of bitter disputes. Soon, a peaceful community is shattered by a deadly altercation…
  49. Episode 49: AKA Clark Rockefeller Jun 14, 2009 · 43m The latest on abduction suspect Clark Rockefeller.
  50. Episode 50: Vegas Undercover Jun 16, 2009 · 43m More than 30 million tourists will visit Las Vegas this year. And while they eat, drink and play, another side of Vegas is hard at work: criminals scamming, stealing cars and selling sex…
  51. Episode 51: The Last Voyage Jun 19, 2009 · 43m Two women are determined to solve the mystery of their mother's disappearance; the latest in the case of a couple murdered as they tried to sell their boat in California in 2004.
  52. Episode 52: Where There's Smoke... Jun 22, 2009 · 43m A man is found dead in a garage, and another man is missing, leaving authorities to try to determine whether it is a coincidence or whether a couple's plan to start a new life has gone awry.
  53. Episode 53: FRI1752 Sep 19, 2008 · 43m
  54. Episode 54: June 28, 2009 Jun 28, 2009 · 45m A woman searches for a treatment for her child's rare disease.
  55. Episode 55: Living with Michael Jackson Jun 29, 2009 · 45m An edited version of the 2003 documentary on singer Michael Jackson
  56. Episode 58: Along Came a Spider Jul 6, 2009 · 45m A husband is dead from a gunshot, and a young widow is ensnared in forbidden desire.Keith Morrison reports.
  57. Episode 59: Crossing the Line (2009) Jul 10, 2009 · 45m Two childhood friends from South Boston take divergent paths: John Connolly was one of Boston's most celebrated FBI agents, and James "Whitey" Bulger became a notorious mobster. Connolly…
  58. Episode 60: Mystery in Manson Tunnel Jul 13, 2009 · 45m The truth comes out after a little boy's disappearance and murder; an author recalls a cold case he covered as a crime reporter on Los Angeles.
  59. Episode 61: The Family Business Jul 17, 2009 · 45m When two relatives are killed, is a mob hit or a family secret to blame?
  60. Episode 62: Kidnapped Heiress: The Patty Hearst Story Jul 24, 2009 · 45m Josh Mankiewicz recalls the case of the 1974 Patty Hearst kidnapping by a little known group called the SLA - Symbionese Liberation Army. Mankiewicz talks with another man who claims he…
  61. Episode 63: The Mystery of the Lost Weekend Jul 24, 2009 · 45m In an unexplainable case, an unassuming elementary school vice principal known for his kindness, was charged with killing his wife and children.
  62. Episode 64: Star-Crossed: The Tucson Developer Murder Jul 27, 2009 · 45m A popular, well-connected businessman dies when his car explodes. Initially, speculation leads to the mob but a big insurance payoff eventually since this cold case to Europe where one…
  63. Episode 65: Dangerous Liaisons (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · 45m Pregnant girlfriend of ex-NFL player is killed; is another woman to blame?
  64. Episode 66: A Stranger in the House Aug 3, 2009 · 45m Darlene Ewalt was dreaming of an upcoming trip to paradise when she was brutally murdered in her backyard. Was a serial killer just getting started?
  65. Episode 67: Terror at the Mall; Rosemary and the Motorcycle Man Aug 7, 2009 · 45m Investigating a string of violent crimes at a mall in a wealthy neighborhood; a lawyer reveals information about a real estate agent who went missing nine years ago.
  66. Episode 68: Back to Woodstock Aug 9, 2009 · 45m Behind the scenes moments from Woodstock, including home movies and archival footage
  67. Episode 69: No Safe Place Aug 10, 2009 · 45m Questions surrounding the murder of Bud and Melanie Billings; possible suspects and motives; one of their daughters, Ashley Markham, talks about her family.
  68. Episode 70: Deadly Dealing; Down by the River Aug 14, 2009 · 45m A young woman working as an undercover police informant is killed when a drug bust goes bad; police finally solve the disappearance of an 11-year-old boy who went missing more than 20…
  69. Episode 71: Mystery at Chalk Creek Aug 17, 2009 · 45m A mother's "accidental" death leaves behind clues that point to murder
  70. Episode 72: Obsession (2009); Murder in the Family Aug 21, 2009 · 45m No One could figure out why a college student died in her bed - until a tiny spot launched an epic investigation. Also, Dennis Murphy investigates the case of Maggie Locascio, a woman who…
  71. Episode 73: In the Bedroom Aug 24, 2009 · 45m Police investigate what appears to be a fatal love triangle, arresting the victim's wife, although the victim's mistress failed to appear in court to give testimony.
  72. Episode 74: Flying High in Cocktail Cove (Update); Disappearance Before Dawn Aug 28, 2009 · 45m Four years after a young groom vanished while on his honeymoon cruise in the Mediterranean, authorities are still searching for answers - originally aired on Dateline NBC in September…
  73. Episode 75: Dose of Controversy Aug 30, 2009 · 45m Matt Lauer explores the controversial link between vaccines and autism, interviewing a British doctor whose 1998 study first suggested a possible link and a pediatrician and expert on…
  74. Episode 76: The Mysterious Death of a Titan Aug 31, 2009 · 45m Insiders reveal what may have led NFL star Steve McNair to a life of danger
  75. Episode 77: The Man Behind the Mask Sep 4, 2009 · 45m A Connecticut woman shares her story after being raped in her own home by a masked man, a crime that divided her community and the police force as well.
  76. Episode 78: Mukhtar's Mission; Highway 50 Sep 6, 2009 · 45m Dateline joins New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as he reports on one Pakistani woman's struggle for justice ; NBC’s Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw is traveling cross-country…
  77. Episode 79: Second Chances: The King Brothers Sep 7, 2009 · 44m Alex and Derek King captured national media attention in 2003 when they confessed to killing their father. The boys, 12 and 13 years old at the time, were two of the youngest children ever…
  78. Episode 80: Cause for Alarm Sep 11, 2009 · 44m Investigating the shooting of a young teacher and her philandering husband that left their families and neighbors divided.