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Season 17

78 episodes · 2008

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    The Mystery of Meredith's Murder

    Dec 5, 200843 min

    Seattle student Amanda Knox is a suspect in the murder of her British roommate in Italy.

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    When Caylee Vanished

    Dec 12, 200843 min

    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.

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    The Evictors; Rick Warren

    Dec 19, 200843 min

    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 murder investigation arises from a widows suspicious behavior.

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    A Twist of Fate (2008)

    Dec 26, 200843 min

    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 of a car crash that claimed multiple lives. Only after five weeks, when the girl emerged from a coma, was the error discovered. The families and the survivor, Whitney, record their experiences in this heavily Christian account.

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    Killer Instinct

    Jan 2, 200943 min

    A woman knows her husband is innocent - but can she convince the authorities?

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    Death by Deception

    Jan 9, 200943 min

    A popular talk radio host is accused of poisoning his wife to death.

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    Miracle on the Hudson

    Jan 16, 200943 min

    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.

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    Beyond the Sea

    Jan 26, 200943 min

    The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Newton-John's then-boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, who went missing while on a fishing trip

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    Bring Sean Home

    Jan 30, 200943 min

    A father struggles to have his son returned to him after an international parental kidnapping.

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    The Deadly Love Triangle: Update

    Feb 1, 200943 min

    An update on the case of Eric McLean, charged with shooting his wife's 18-year-old lover.

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    Justice for Sparkle

    Feb 6, 200943 min

    A story as old as Romeo and Juliet, but with an unpredictable ending.

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    Where's the Money? A Look at the Bailout

    Feb 8, 200943 min

    Tracking the money from the financial bailout to see where it goes and how it is spent by the recipients.

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    The Run of His Life

    Feb 8, 200943 min

    Nothing, including an amputation, could stop this determined runner.

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    Octuplets

    Feb 10, 200943 min

    Nadya Suleman, mother of the octuplets born in California.

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    February 13, 2009

    Feb 13, 200943 min

    Police look for the person who murdered a beloved wife and mother.

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    February 15, 2009

    Feb 15, 200943 min

    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.

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    Deadly Sanctuary

    Feb 20, 200943 min

    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 death a murder or maybe a suicide? Correspondent Keith Morrison reports.

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    Black Box Mystery: The Crash of the Concorde

    Feb 22, 200943 min★ 6.2

    Nearly nine years after the crash of the Concorde, controversy continues to surround the accident that killed 113 people.

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    Reality Bites: Update

    Feb 22, 200943 min★ 6.2

    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

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    February 27. 2009

    Feb 27, 200943 min

    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.

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    With Friends Like These

    Mar 6, 200943 min

    A private investigator believes that two elderly women known for helping the homeless are actually killing them

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    In the Dead of Night: The Sleepwalk Murder Case

    Mar 13, 200943 min

    A young man confesses to killing his lover while sleepwalking.

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    Michael Phelps; George Clooney; International Kidnapping

    Mar 15, 200943 min

    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 correspondent Ann Curry. Also: Meredith Vieira chronicles a father's quest to bring his young son home to the U.S. from Brazil.

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    Flying High at Cocktail Cove

    Mar 20, 200943 min

    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 piloting.

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    Inside the Financial Fiasco: The Mortgage Crisis

    Mar 22, 200943 min

    How risky home loans helped cause a chain reaction that led to failures on Wall Street

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    Inside the Financial Fiasco: Debt Trap

    Mar 27, 200943 min

    How U.S. families have become mired in debt; the dirty tactics employed by some collection agencies.

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    Death of a Heartsong

    Apr 3, 200943 min

    Keith Morrison explores how a murder ripped apart a seemingly happy couples marriage.

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    Inside the Financial Fiasco: Promises, Promises

    Apr 5, 200943 min

    Scams that target the unemployed and those struggling to save money wherever they can.

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    Unsolved Case Squad (2009)

    Apr 10, 200943 min★ 6.2

    An elite team of investigators enlists the help of viewers to solve two murder cases

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    Modeling Agency Scams; Dating-Site Scammers

    Apr 12, 200943 min

    An undercover report on a modeling agency parents say lost them thousands of dollars; an online dating ploy in Philadelphia.

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    April 17, 2009

    Apr 17, 200943 min★ 6.7

    Dennis Murphy details the devotion of a police officer and an intern to solve the mysterious vanishing of a young woman in Michigan.

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    A Long Dark Stretch of Road

    Apr 23, 200943 min

    An intricate look at a crime near Chappaqua, NY, and the family it ruined.

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    You Might Be Rich!

    Apr 26, 200943 min

    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 amounts of cash, is being held for them.

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    The Surfer and the Bird Rock Bandits

    May 1, 200943 min

    Authorities investigate the death of a 24-year-old surfer from California.

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    Why Do People Cheat?; Drew Peterson Update

    May 8, 200943 min

    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.

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    Nicholas Cosmo: A Madoff in the Making?; Living Longer, Healthier Lives

    May 10, 200943 min★ 6.2

    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 residents here live so much longer, healthier lives — and got the inside scoop on how you can apply their lifestyle to your ow

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    Trouble in Paradise: The St. Maarten Mystery

    May 15, 200943 min

    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.

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    Cody's Story; Fighting for the Women of Afghanistan; Kids of 'Slumdog'

    May 19, 200943 min

    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 for Afghan women ; the child stars of "Slumdog Millionaire."

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    SU1741

    Jul 6, 200843 min★ 7.8

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    The Spy Who Loved Me; The Mystery of the Missing Millionaire

    May 24, 200943 min★ 6.4

    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.

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    Justice for Julia

    May 25, 200943 min

    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.

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    Fatal Visions

    May 29, 200943 min

    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.

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    On Tour with Taylor Swift (special)

    May 31, 200943 min★ 6.0

    Cameras go behind the scenes of Taylor Swift's first-ever headlining tour; the truth about a mother's disappearance is revealed.

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    The Family Business

    43 min★ 7.8

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    Mo1744

    Jul 21, 200843 min★ 6.6

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    FR1745

    Jul 25, 200843 min★ 6.8

    No one could figure out why a college student died in her bed - until a tiny spot launched an epic investigation.

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    Inside Iran; Shadows and Secrets

    Jun 7, 200943 min★ 6.6

    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 is trapped in her husband's secretive and mysterious life.

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    The Trouble on the Hill: Feuding Neighbours

    Jun 8, 200943 min★ 7.3

    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 between the feuding neighbours. A chilling 911 tape may help explain if it was self-defence for a vendetta.

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    AKA Clark Rockefeller

    Jun 14, 200943 min★ 7.2

    The latest on abduction suspect Clark Rockefeller.

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    Vegas Undercover

    Jun 16, 200943 min

    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. That's where the officers come in. Over the past year we've been watching undercover operations of the Las Vegas Police Department.

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    The Last Voyage

    Jun 19, 200943 min

    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.

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    Where There's Smoke...

    Jun 22, 200943 min

    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.

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    FRI1752

    Sep 19, 200843 min

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    June 28, 2009

    Jun 28, 200945 min

    A woman searches for a treatment for her child's rare disease.

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    Living with Michael Jackson

    Jun 29, 200945 min

    An edited version of the 2003 documentary on singer Michael Jackson

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    Along Came a Spider

    Jul 6, 200945 min

    A husband is dead from a gunshot, and a young widow is ensnared in forbidden desire.Keith Morrison reports.

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    Crossing the Line (2009)

    Jul 10, 200945 min★ 7.2

    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 makes a deal with his old friend Bulger: Become an FBI informant, and his illegal gambling operation can continue without interference from the law. NBC’s Dennis Murphy reports on the story that became the basis for “The Departed.” Watch the full show here.

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    Mystery in Manson Tunnel

    Jul 13, 200945 min

    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.

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    The Family Business

    Jul 17, 200945 min

    When two relatives are killed, is a mob hit or a family secret to blame?

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    Kidnapped Heiress: The Patty Hearst Story

    Jul 24, 200945 min

    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 was held by the SLA and telling his story for the first time.

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    The Mystery of the Lost Weekend

    Jul 24, 200945 min

    In an unexplainable case, an unassuming elementary school vice principal known for his kindness, was charged with killing his wife and children.

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    Star-Crossed: The Tucson Developer Murder

    Jul 27, 200945 min

    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 ex-wife resides.

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    Dangerous Liaisons (2009)

    Jul 31, 200945 min

    Pregnant girlfriend of ex-NFL player is killed; is another woman to blame?

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    A Stranger in the House

    Aug 3, 200945 min

    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?

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    Terror at the Mall; Rosemary and the Motorcycle Man

    Aug 7, 200945 min

    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.

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    Back to Woodstock

    Aug 9, 200945 min

    Behind the scenes moments from Woodstock, including home movies and archival footage

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    No Safe Place

    Aug 10, 200945 min

    Questions surrounding the murder of Bud and Melanie Billings; possible suspects and motives; one of their daughters, Ashley Markham, talks about her family.

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    Deadly Dealing; Down by the River

    Aug 14, 200945 min

    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 years ago.

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    Mystery at Chalk Creek

    Aug 17, 200945 min

    A mother's "accidental" death leaves behind clues that point to murder

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    Obsession (2009); Murder in the Family

    Aug 21, 200945 min

    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 was about to escape from her overpowering husband and begin a new life. But suddenly her life was cut short. The case saw a son versus his father in deciding who was responsible for the murder.

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    In the Bedroom

    Aug 24, 200945 min

    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.

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    Flying High in Cocktail Cove (Update); Disappearance Before Dawn

    Aug 28, 200945 min

    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 2005. An update on the case of financial adviser Marcus Schrenker, who attempted to fake his own death. .

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    Dose of Controversy

    Aug 30, 200945 min

    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 vaccines who speaks out on vaccine safety in the U.S.

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    The Mysterious Death of a Titan

    Aug 31, 200945 min

    Insiders reveal what may have led NFL star Steve McNair to a life of danger

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    The Man Behind the Mask

    Sep 4, 200945 min

    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.

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    Mukhtar's Mission; Highway 50

    Sep 6, 200945 min

    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, 3,000 miles through 12 states, as part of a USA Network project. Travel with him to Cambridge, Md.

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    Second Chances: The King Brothers

    Sep 7, 200945 min

    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 to be charged with murder and arson as adults. Now, Keith Morrison as the first interviews Alex and Derek King have ever given. They speak about the baffling crime in their lives today.

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    Cause for Alarm

    Sep 11, 200945 min

    Investigating the shooting of a young teacher and her philandering husband that left their families and neighbors divided.