Dateline NBC has aired numerous captivating episodes, featuring gripping stories of crime, mystery, and justice. So far, the show has 1000 episodes that have offered a mix of compelling storytelling, in-depth investigations.
The long-running news magazine/investigation series airs on NBC and Peacock and has won over 40 awards and 96 nominations.
Lester Holt anchors Dateline NBC. From the story of romantic betrayals to serial killers, some of these episodes are highly rated on IMDb.
Here are 10 Episodes of Dateline You Will Love to See Again
1. The Phone Call Season 29, Episode 43
This thrilling season of Dateline follows the murder of Kathleen Schroll. However, a phone call allegedly insinuated the name of her alleged killer, Pete Coones. The police arrested the then-52-year-old and brought him to trial. He’s convicted and sentenced to life with parole.
After two trials and 12 years, more information came to light that contradicted the prosecution’s case. This included forgotten evidence, missing tests, dubious informants, and suppression of information. This episode exemplifies a miscarriage of justice.
2. Unraveled-Season 26, Episode 42
Six people were killed after a murder spree hit Phoenix and Scottsdale. The shootings looked as though it was random and all happened within hours but apart from that, nothing seems to tie the victims together.
While the police tried looking for clues, the community began to panic. A private detective tends to think an old case about a woman trying to escape her abusive and mentally unstable husband might be the lead they need.
3. Heroes: The Story of Flight 93-Season 29, Episode 55
The anchor of Dateline Lester Holt, interviews the family members and relatives of some of the passengers and crew of Flight 93. The family members revealed how their heroes called to say their goodbyes.
This episode honors the lives of people lost on 9/11.
4. True Confession -Season 32, Episode 29
This episode delves into the chilling story of a confessed killer and the shocking details surrounding the crime, highlighting the power of confession and its consequences.
After 20 years, the real killer of Idaho teen Angie Dodge is caught. The man wrongly convicted, Chris Tapp regained his freedom.
5. The Man Who Knew Too Much-Season 25 Episode 7
Following the story of a man who claimed to know a high-profile murder case, this episode unravels a web of deceit, manipulation, and hidden motives.
In 2000, Michelle O’Keefe was found dead in her car in a parking lot. Raymond Lee Jennings, a security guard reveals he saw her after she was shot but authorities believe he seems to know things only the killer would.
6. The Match- Season 26, Episode 54
A high school girl, Brittani Marcell was severely beaten in her home. To find her attacker, she went under hypnosis.
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7. The Doomsday Files -Season 30, Episode 9
This episode is one of the top-rated Dateline episodes. It follows the story of a couple-Kori Vallow and Chad Daybell from Idaho who allegedly murdered Lori’s children, JJ and Tylee.
New evidence emerges in exclusive interviews to reveal the couple’s true motivations.
8. Stranger Than Fiction -Season 25, Episode 8
Betsy Faria is found stabbed in Misso. Her husband Russ is convicted of the murder. Four years later, the case returned in Datelines’s Return to Game Night and he is declared innocent.
One of the main witnesses in the case, Pam Hupp, had some questionable past actions or secrets that have come to light.
9. Written In Blood-Season 3, Episode 40
A young woman is murdered in her own home and the police only have one clue, something the victim herself left. The victim, Karen Pannel’s body is covered in defensive wounds.
Despite that, she managed to leave a message scrawled in her blood, perhaps about the killer.
However, the police later doubted if the victim left the sign or if her killer did.
10. The Ascension Of Mother God Season 30, Episode 4
The Ascension of Mother God is one of the craziest Dateline episodes. The religious leader of the Love Has Won cult. Her followers believed she was a god and lived here on earth.
In the twist of events, her mummified body was found covered with Christmas lights in one of her followers’ houses in Colorado.
