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20/20

1978 – nowShow29 seasons765 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryNews
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A news series about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

29 seasons · 765 episodes · best: S40E13 "Finding Owen: A Boy's Story" 9.6

Episodes

7.6
6.0
5.4
6.0
5.0
6.9
6.4
6.4
6.3
6.6
6.0
7.1
7.3
5.9
7.2
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7.4
7.0
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7.6
7.2
7.2
6.8
6.4

Story

20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.

Feels like

  • Journalistic Newsmagazine
  • Human Interest Stories
  • True Crime Investigation
  • Educational Documentary Style
  • Biographical Profiles
  • Social Commentary
  • Long-Running Staple
  • Investigative Journalism

Cast

24 of 64 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Roone Arledge, Stanhope Gould, Shahriar Rahmanzadeh

Everyone

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Facts

June 6, 1978 · October 9, 2026 · Still running

First aired
June 6, 1978
Latest episode
October 9, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
29 seasons · 765 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
News, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream 20/20?"

Questions about 20/20

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 20/20?

Disney+HulufuboTV

In the United States, 20/20 streams on Disney+, Hulu, and fuboTV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is 20/20 worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.8). Season 30 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.0 against 7.7 for the best season.

Which season of 20/20 is best?

Season 45, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 30 is the weakest at 5.0. The highest-rated episode is Finding Owen: A Boy's Story (season 40, episode 13) at 9.6, and the lowest is Episode #40.36 (season 40, episode 36) at 1.4.

Is 20/20 okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch 20/20?

510 h

About 510 hours: 765 episodes in 29 seasons of about 40 minutes each since 1978, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch 20/20?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.