Dateline Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1992 · NBC · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Dateline
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Dateline have?
Dateline has 34 seasons and 933 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on March 31, 1992 to June 26, 2026.
Is Dateline renewed, ended, or canceled?
Dateline is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Dateline?
It takes 2h 52m (172 minutes) to watch the complete run of Dateline. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 2 days. Yes! At 2.9 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 1.5 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Dateline?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Prescription for Disaster/Older People's Money/Great Expectations"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 2 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Dateline?
Dateline is available for streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, NBC, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Dateline?
Dateline has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Dateline?
The primary ensemble cast includes Lester Holt as Self - Host (age 67), Ann Curry as Self - Host (age 69), Stone Phillips as Self - Host (age 71), Andrea Canning as Self - Correspondent (age 53).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Holt | Self - Host | 67 |
| Ann Curry | Self - Host | 69 |
| Stone Phillips | Self - Host | 71 |
| Andrea Canning | Self - Correspondent | 53 |
| Keith Morrison | Self - Correspondent | 79 |
| Josh Mankiewicz | Self - Correspondent | 71 |
| Blayne Alexander | Self - Correspondent | 49 |
| Jane Pauley | Self - Host | 75 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Dateline are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.