Dateline: Season 19
Season 19 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Dateline Season 18.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 19 Progress Shield
The Dream House Mystery
Sep 17, 2010 · 43 min
With no arrest having been made years after a real estate agent's murder, frustration continues to mount among her family and friends; detectives connect a series of seemingly rand
Deadly House of Cards
Sep 24, 2010 · 90 min
Police link a filmmaker who is obsessed with the show "Dexter" with a man's disappearance.
Taken
Oct 8, 2010 · 43 min
Detectives connect a series of seemingly random crimes to crack the case of a missing young man.
In the Dead of Night (2010)
Oct 1, 2010 · 43 min
An Easter Sunday celebration in 2006 turns tragic when Wayne and Sharmon Stock are murdered. Correspondent Keith Morrison traces the search for justice in the case.
The Mystery on Horseshoe Drive
Oct 8, 2010 · 43 min
A young devoted Illinois father, Steven Watkins, finds the woman of his dreams, who's beautiful and comes from a tight-knit, religious family. NBC News' Rob Stafford reports
Rescue in the Mountainside
Oct 22, 2010 · 43 min
"Rescue on the Mountainside" Ann Curry reports on the August 9, 2010 plane crash in Alaska that killed Senator Ted Stevens and the heroic efforts of the crash survivors and rescuer
Blind Justice
Oct 15, 2010 · 90 min
"Blind Justice" Keith Morrison investigates the murder of Susan Sutton and the blinding of her husband John in their Coral Gables, Florida home on August 22, 2004.
Stealing Paradise
Oct 22, 2010 · 43 min
Kate Snow investigates the disappearance and murder of Cher Hughe, a resident on the tropical island Bocas del Toro off the coast of Panama.
The Night Brianna Vanished
Nov 12, 2010 · 43 min
A teenager disappears from her friend's house before being found dead.
Deadly Ambush
Nov 12, 2010 · 43 min
An Air Force captain is shot dead, leaving police to suspect his wife and her sharpshooter lover.
William & Kate: A Royal Love Story
Nov 17, 2010 · 43 min
Correspondent Kate Snow explores the courtship between Prince William and Kate Middleton in a report that features clips of Middleton and interviews with friends. Included: the cou
Mean Girls
Nov 19, 2010 · 43 min
A teenage girl is involved in a murder mystery after her older boyfriend is attacked and dies.
Winds of War: George Clooney in Sudan
Dec 3, 2010 · 43 min
George Clooney embarks on a fact-finding mission across war-torn Sudan.
In Plain Sight
Jan 24, 2010 · 90 min
The disappearance of two teenagers brings together two families in a common journey for justice.
Elizabeth Smart: The Way Back Home, Trouble in Paradise
Dec 17, 2010 · 43 min
Previously unknown details of the Elizabeth Smart abduction, reported by Natalie Morales; investigators fear the case of a murdered businessman may go unsolved despite their contin
Somebody's Daughter
Jan 7, 2011 · 90 min
The remains of 11 female bodies are found in the desert outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Rescue in the Mountains
Jan 9, 2011 · 45 min
Ann Curry travels to the remote hills of Haiti with a group of American volunteers fighting against the cholera outbreak.
Vegas Undercover, Part 2
Jan 14, 2011 · 43 min
Dateline NBC confronts criminals who they have caught on hidden camera
The Man Who Talked to Dogs
Jan 21, 2011 · 43 min
When a "dog trainer to the stars" disappears, his friends and co-workers fear the worst. Keith Morrison follows all the twists and turns in the case as investigators track down the
Tucson Shooting Survivor; Operation Desert Storm Review; Michael Douglas
Jan 23, 2011 · 43 min
Actor Michael Douglas discusses his battle with cancer; former President George H.W. Bush's foreign policy team; Tucson, Ariz., shooting survivor Suzi Hileman.
Written in Blood
Jan 28, 2011 · 43 min
“Written in Blood" Dennis Murphy reports from Michigan on the murder of two parents and the investigation into their son.
The Hansen Files
Jan 30, 2011 · 43 min
Hidden cameras reveal scams including a psychotherapist with a dark secret, fortune tellers and air duct cleaning companies. dumpster.
Bringing Brooke Home
Apr 4, 2011 · 90 min
“Bringing Brooke Home" Kate Snow reports on the disappearance and murder of Brooke Wilberger.
Sunday, February 6
Feb 6, 2011 · 43 min
Aron Ralston, whose climbing-accident story inspired the movie "127 Hours," talks about his life after the incident.
Internal Affairs (2011)
Feb 11, 2011 · 43 min
An attractive nurse, Sherri Rasmussen, is murdered in her own home in 1986. There are few clues, except one: a bite mark containing saliva found on Sherri's arm. But it's of little
Inconceivable
Feb 11, 2011 · 43 min
“Inconceivable" Meredith Vieira reports on a mother who discovered she was carrying another couple's embryo.
Talk of the Town
Feb 13, 2011 · 43 min
A man is fatally poisoned by medication for a disease he didn't have, casting suspicion on his nurse wife.
Janet Jackson Interview
Feb 13, 2011 · 43 min
Musician Janet Jackson discusses her childhood, self-esteem issues, career highs and lows, and her new book "True You."
The Smoking Gun
Feb 18, 2011 · 43 min
Detectives take another look at a 20-year-old murder and discover the evidence points to one of their own.
Suzanne Somers Interview on Cancer Treatments
Feb 20, 2011 · 43 min
Actress Suzanne Somers speaks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman about alternative cancer treatments.
Deadly Rivals
Feb 25, 2011 · 43 min
Rachel Wade reveals the dynamics of online confrontation between herself and Sarah Ludemann, both of whom were in love with the same man but have only met once in real life
Conduct Unbecoming
Feb 18, 2011 · 90 min
A top-ranking officer in the Canadian military pleaded guilty to a number of crimes, from home invasions and lingerie theft to murder.
Charlie Sheen: Winning Ways?
Mar 4, 2011 · 43 min
A look at actor Charlie Sheen's home life at his estate. Correspondents Jeff Rossen reports.
My Kid Would Never...Bully
Mar 6, 2011 · 43 min
Hidden cameras reveal how teens react to different bullying situations.
The Beauty and the Beast
Feb 25, 2011 · 43 min
Lisa and Scott Pattison marry on a fairy tale day and build a life together in central Indiana. But one day in July 2009, their marriage comes to a horrifying end as Scott races hi
Complicated
Mar 18, 2011 · 43 min
Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz delivers an update from San Diego about the story of a mother and grandmother who emerge from deep adversity.
Haunting Images
Mar 4, 2011 · 43 min
Dateline’s Keith Morrison retraces the steps taken by a retired detective to dust off a cold case murder with the help of a photographer’s diary.
The Mystery on Albion Road; The Girl Who Didn't Exist
Mar 25, 2011 · 43 min
A young woman is found severely injured in the middle of the road, but her injuries have robbed her of her memory of what happened to her. Also, Keith Morrison reports on a woman k
The Mystery in Effingham County
Apr 1, 2011 · 90 min
Dennis Murphy investigates the mysteries surrounding the shooting deaths of two family members in a still Georgia hamlet.
Stolen Memories
Apr 3, 2011 · 43 min
Correspondent Hoda Kotb delves into a four-year international custody battle.
Vanished (2011)
Apr 8, 2011 · 43 min
When Amber Dubois vanished in San Diego County, a search turned up nothing. Then, a year later, Chelsea King disappeared in a neighboring town. Tonight, Keith Morrison reports on t
The Boy from Baby House 10
Apr 10, 2011 · 43 min
Reporter Keith Morrison explores the plight of unwanted children in Moscow, recounting the story of an institutionalized boy whose life took a positive turn after years of rejectio
Deadly Liaisons; The Night Before Halloween
Apr 15, 2011 · 43 min
Rob Stafford investigates the cold-blooded slaying of an expectant mother. In a second report, Keith Morrison tracks the work of a dauntless detective and a determined attorney to
Inside Mexico's Drug War
Apr 17, 2011 · 43 min
Chris Hansen files a report on Mexico's drug war. Hansen joins with Mexican federal officers on a secret assignment to capture kingpins and relates the story of a hit man leading a
The Mystery on Albion Road
Apr 22, 2011 · 43 min
Events that lead to a woman being found on the side of the road covered in blood and brain damaged.
Her Royal Journey
Apr 24, 2011 · 43 min
NBC’s Dennis Murphy traces the journey of Kate Middleton from commoner to Her Royal Highness.
Path of Destruction; The Royal Wedding
Apr 29, 2011 · 43 min
The impact of the recent tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash-flood warnings in the United States; reports from London include behind-the-scenes coverage of the royal wedding.
The Bathtub Mystery
May 6, 2011 · 90 min
A man who was arrested and tried three times for the death of his wife of four months talks about the case. Dennis Murphy reports.
Father and Son
May 8, 2011 · 45 min
David Goldman, whose five year battle for custody of his son made international news, talks about life since being reunited with his child.
The Great Escape
May 13, 2011 · 43 min
A doctor disappears while on vacation with his wife, leaving her $6 million in debt.
The Night before Halloween
May 15, 2011 · 43 min
A detective and a deputy district attorney solve the decades-old murder of a young woman at a fast-food restaurant.
Deadly Liaisons
May 20, 2011 · 43 min
The investigation into the murder of a pregnant woman leads to a former pro football player.
The Hansen Files NY
May 22, 2011 · 43 min
Chris Hansen visits a shop in New York that sells bath salts, a new designer drug.
The Haunting
May 27, 2011 · 90 min
Keith Morrison reports the story of an Oklahoma pastor's son and daughter who endure a remarkable road to recovery after witnessing a terrible family tragedy.
As Darkness Fell
Jun 5, 2011 · 43 min
A man is shot to death on a family hunting trip in Newfoundland.
Circle of Friends (2011)
Jun 5, 2011 · 43 min
A circle of friends from a high school in Miami are about to embark on a new beginning, all heading off to college for the first time. But when one is left behind, he surprises the
Lost in Sin City
Jun 17, 2011 · 43 min
Josh Mankiewicz probes the cold-case murder of a casino-sales executive.
Casey Anthony Trial
Jun 17, 2011 · 43 min
New details and courtroom dramas key Dennis Murphy's update on the Caylee Anthony case. Anthony's young mother, Casey Anthony, is accused of murdering the toddler in 2008.
Faces Against Violence
Jun 26, 2011 · 43 min
Lester Holt takes viewers into Chicago communities, children who grow up quickly and die young.
SU1945 America Now: Faces Against Violence
Aug 15, 2010 · 43 min
Lester Holt reports on youth violence in Chicago and the efforts being made to combat gangs and get guns off the streets.
Mystery on the Catawba; Casey Anthony Update
Jul 8, 2011 · 43 min
A young detective investigates a college student's death; chronicling the events of the Casey Anthony murder trial.
Deadly Game
Jul 15, 2011 · 43 min
When a woman goes missing in a small town in rural Michigan, her husband becomes the primary suspect. But eyewitnesses and surveillance cameras support his alibi that he was in Vir
Children of the Harvest
Jul 17, 2011 · 43 min
A year-long investigation into children migrant workers.
Lost and Found
Jul 18, 2011 · 43 min
A woman finds her way back to her family after being kidnapped 30 years earlier.
Follow the Money
Jul 24, 2011 · 43 min
Chris Hansen goes face-to-face with a man, who along with other conspirators, cheated a Connecticut woman out of her life savings through an internet scam.
EP1871 Hurricane Katrina: The First Five Days
Aug 22, 2010 · 43 min
Footage and interviews from coverage in the days following Hurricane Katrina; Brian Williams describes the chaos he witnessed while reporting from New Orleans.
Secret Life of the Homecoming Queen
Jul 29, 2011 · 43 min
A former homecoming queen comes under suspicion after her husband is found stabbed to death and an affair with the local youth pastor is uncovered.
Taking the Hill: Inside Congress
Jul 31, 2011 · 43 min
Brian Williams documents a day behind-the-scenes on Capitol Hill where viewers will get an unprecedented look at life under the U.S. Capitol dome.
Deadly Exposure
Jul 22, 2011 · 45 min
Police doubt an Ohio doctor's story about events leading to his wife's death.
The Road Back
Aug 7, 2011 · 45 min
Tom Brokaw reports the story of three different families throughout the war in Iraq.
Over the Edge (2011)
Aug 12, 2011 · 45 min
A couple's romantic night at the Hudson Palisades ends in a tragic fall, leaving officials questioning whether or not it was an accident. Andrea Canning reports.
The Town That Jobs Forgot
Aug 14, 2011 · 43 min
Lester Holt reports the story of three American women who face the Great Recession and their own worst fears.
Kidnapped
Aug 5, 2011 · 43 min
Kidnappers target a 24-year-old American woman living in South America.
Episode 81
Sep 17, 2010 · 43 min
With no arrest having been made years after a real estate agent's murder, frustration continues to mount among her family and friends; detectives connect a series of seemingly rand
Heaven is for Real; Dick Cheney; Miranda Lambert
Aug 29, 2011 · 45 min
Former Vice President Dick Cheney discusses his new memoir with Jamie Gangel; Grammy award winner Miranda Lambert is interviewed by Hoda Kotb; 12-year-old author of "Heaven is for
America Remembers
Sep 9, 2011 · 43 min
Tom Brokaw, recaps some of the most powerful stories reported by NBC News in the days and months following the tragic assault on our nation.
Mystery of the Murdered Major
Aug 21, 2011 · 43 min
Police investigate the shooting death of a man who was in bed with his wife.
The Day She Disappeared
Jul 8, 2011 · 43 min
A woman disappears while on her morning jog.
The Mystery on Blood Mountain
Sep 16, 2011 · 90 min
After a woman goes missing, authorities suspect the man responsible was reenacting a horror movie.
Ransom
Oct 29, 2010 · 90 min
A woman claims to have been abducted from her multimillion-dollar home.
Mystery in Effingham County
May 5, 2011 · 43 min
A man and his son are shot to death, tearing their family apart.
The Bathtub Mystery
Jun 24, 2011 · 43 min
A man who was arrested and tried three times for the death of his wife talks about the case.
Lost in Sin City
Jul 26, 2011 · 43 min
The 2004 murder of a young casino sales executive in Las Vegas.
Over the Edge
Aug 26, 2011 · 43 min
Two decades after a woman falls to her death, police reopen the case and arrest her husband.