Impact x Nightline: Season 3
Impact x Nightline is a news series produced by ABC News that debuted in 2022. The program’s format departs from the traditional studio‑based newscast; each week, ABC News correspondents leave the anchor desk and studio environment to travel directly to the locations where their stories originate. By reporting from the field, the series aims to give viewers an unmediated view of events and issues, taking them “straig
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- ABC News’ correspondents are taking viewers on a journey straight to the source of the stories.
- 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.
Season overview
Impact x Nightline is a news series produced by ABC News that debuted in 2022. The program’s format departs from the traditional studio‑based newscast; each week, ABC News correspondents leave the anchor desk and studio environment to travel directly to the locations where their stories originate. By reporting from the field, the series aims to give viewers an unmediated view of events and issues, taking them “straight to the source” of each report. Season 3 continues this journalistic approach, maintaining the series’ emphasis on on‑location reporting and immersive storytelling. The correspondents’ excursions are designed to provide context and depth that studio‑bound coverage cannot, allowing audiences to witness the environments and circumstances that shape the news. As part of the broader Impact x Nightline brand, the third season upholds the series’ commitment to delivering first‑hand, in‑depth coverage of current events through the eyes of ABC News journalists operating outside the conventional newsroom setting.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
What Happened to Matthew Perry?
Sep 12, 2024 · 29 min
After the sudden death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, a web of drug dealing and greed is revealed. Five people now arrested and charged in his death. We take you inside the world
Killer Mom - The Case of Susan Smith
Sep 19, 2024 · 29 min
Susan Smith drowned her two young boys, then falsely accused a Black man of carjacking and kidnapping them. Thirty years later, she's now eligible for parole. Despite Smith's crime
Diddy: Drugs, Lies & Freak Offs
Sep 26, 2024 · 29 min
Freak offs", drugs, and sex trafficking allegations are at the center of a shocking indictment against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The investigation into the alleged criminal
Behind The Blind Side - Tackling the Truth
Oct 3, 2024 · 28 min
The Blind Side made Michael Oher famous. Now, the former NFL player claims that he was blindsided by the family that took him in. How did such a feel-good story end up mired in a c
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Oct 10, 2024 · 27 min
Looks at the 2024 class of Inductees, explores the evolution of one of the music industry's most prestigious honors, and unpacks the nomination process with music industry experts
Menendez Brothers: Monsters or Victims?
Oct 17, 2024 · 39 min
They killed their parents- but now there’s a push to free them. New evidence and a re-examination of the Menendez family’s alleged dark secrets are giving the brothers newfound sup
One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days
Oct 24, 2024 · 34 min
Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of
Stealing Graceland
Oct 31, 2024 · 29 min
When news broke that Graceland would be foreclosed, fans were shocked. Could it be possible? Through new interviews with those closely connected with the iconic Presley family land
Who is the Delphi killer?
Nov 7, 2024 · 34 min
Murdered in broad daylight, everyone wants to know what happened to teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German. Who is the Delphi killer? "IMPACT x Nightline" goes inside the trial o
Gone in 16 Minutes: Sinking of the Superyacht
Nov 14, 2024 · 37 min
A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue. Inside the final moments of the Bayesian, one of the rarest sailing yachts in the world own
Cracks in the Crown: Miss Universe in Crisis?
Nov 21, 2024 · 38 min
Miss Universe, and its sister pageant Miss USA, have long been the pinnacle of the pageant world, with the ability to launch its queens into the stratosphere. But, recent changes i
What Happened to Karen Silkwood? The Lost Tapes
Dec 5, 2024 · 44 min
Silkwood died in a single-car crash while on her way to meet The New York Times reporter David Burnham when authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel just miles from a union mee
Elton John: Still Standing
Dec 12, 2024 · 33 min
Robin Roberts sits down with music legend Elton John to look back at his life and career. Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and other artists Elton has mentored and collabora
Gilgo Beach Murders: A Serial Killer's Secrets?
Jan 16, 2025 · 29 min
When police finds bodies on Gilgo Beach, they believe their perpetrator could be a killer by night.
Facelift: After Fillers?
Jan 23, 2025 · 21 min
Hollywood is dissolving its face fillers, and some young people are also following suit going from needles to knives as some in their 20s are seeking facelifts or other surgeries t
Blake vs. Justin
Jan 30, 2025 · 33 min
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are in a major legal battle; investigating how the feud got so bad.
Kendrick v. Drake: The Feud
Feb 6, 2025 · 29 min
Team Kendrick vs. Drake rivalry escalates with accusations, shooting and lawsuit.
"What's Happening with Wendy Williams?
Feb 13, 2025 · 33 min
Wendy Williams has broken her silence on her guardianship, challenging her dementia diagnosis and pleading for her independence. "IMPACT x Nightline" speaks with Williams and dives
Little Miss Innocent Freed
Feb 20, 2025 · 29 min
Kaitlyn Conley was previously convicted of poisoning to death her ex-boyfriend's mom.
Surviving Slender Man
Feb 27, 2025 · 26 min
An astonishing attack and an unbelievable motive: How did a sleepover end in attempted murder to please the fictional character Slender Man? "IMPACT x Nightline" unpacks the case a
Switched Before Birth
Mar 6, 2025 · 29 min
A woman is suing a fertility clinic after delivering a baby that wasn't biologically hers. Another family opens up about swapping babies with a nearby couple after an IVF mix-up.
Denise Richards: Wilder Than Ever
Mar 13, 2025 · 26 min
Denise Richards is back. The actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum navigating Hollywood, motherhood, OnlyFans, and reclaiming her sexy image.
Confessions of a Child Bride: Courtney Stodden's Story
Mar 20, 2025 · 29 min
Courtney Stodden married Hollywood actor Doug Hutchison. She was 16, he was 51. At the time, she claimed they were soulmates. Now divorced, she's speaking out against underage m
Selena: Beyond the Headlines
Mar 27, 2025 · 27 min
Selena, one of the most celebrated entertainers of her generation. Now, thirty years after her tragic murder, could her killer be set free? Insights from those who knew and worke
Tracy Anderson: Fitness, Fame and Hollywood
Apr 3, 2025 · 28 min
Tracy Anderson has been Hollywood's secret weapon for nearly two decades. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Palermo turning to her famed fitness method. But i
Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom Murders
Apr 10, 2025 · 27 min
She was the beauty queen mom who seemingly had it all. He was the religious leader prepping for the end of the world. As their affair unfolded, their family started dying and dis
Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read
Apr 24, 2025 · 33 min
Karen Read is back on trial for the murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, who was found dead in the snow after a night of drinking with friends. But did she
Sex, Drugs & Fame: The Russell Brand Story
May 1, 2025 · 34 min
Russell Brand’s raunchy humor and bad-boy image helped launch his career but now he’s facing criminal charges of sexual assault and rape, which he denies. How did a star once marr
Deadly Smile: The Happy Face Killer
May 8, 2025 · 29 min
The story of Patsy Skiple, one of the Happy Face Killer's Jane Doe victims, is finally uncovered decades after her disappearance. Her family and the daughter of the serial killer
Diddy on Trial
May 15, 2025 · 33 min
The criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun. Prosecutors allege he engaged in a dark underworld of sex trafficking, prostitution and more. The mogul denies all accusations,
Inside the Kim Kardashian Heist
Jun 5, 2025 · 30 min
Insiders give new and exclusive details of Kim Kardashian's harrowing robbery when she was held at gunpoint in Paris. One of the robbers, a victim who was inside Kim's hotel room,
It Started With a Scream: What Happened to Holly Bobo?
Jun 12, 2025 · 34 min
For years, the small town of Parsons, Tennessee believed they had put away Holly Bobo’s killers. Now, possible evidence and recanted testimony from a star witness could unravel the
Eric Dane Speaks: The Diane Sawyer Interview
Jun 19, 2025 · 22 min
Eric Dane, the beloved star of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” speaks for the first time to Diane Sawyer about his ALS diagnosis. The charismatic star opens up about his health, f
The Chrisleys: Life After Lockup
Jun 29, 2025 · 34 min
Fresh out of federal lockup, Todd and Julie Chrisley sit down to tell all to "IMPACT x Nightline." They detail their life behind bars and their surprise homecoming, while daughter