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On the Case with Paula Zahn

2009 – nowShow29 seasons410 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A moving, tense crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

29 seasons · 410 episodes · best: S5E14 "Unmasking a Killer" 9.0

Episodes

7.3
7.7
7.8
8.0
8.0
8.1
7.9
8.2
8.3
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.0
8.0
7.8
7.9
8.0
7.7
8.3
7.9
7.7
7.9
8.0
7.7
7.8
8.0
8.0
7.8
8.2

Story

Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Emotional Victim Testimonies
  • Cold Case Analysis
  • Psychological Profiling
  • Dark Reality Exploration
  • Serial Killer Focus
  • Forensic Detail
  • Empathy and Tragedy

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Heather Walsh, Julian Dezorzi, Emily Smolar

Everyone

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Facts

October 18, 2009 · July 8, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 18, 2009
Latest episode
July 8, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
29 seasons · 410 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
43 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream On the Case with Paula Zahn?"

Questions about On the Case with Paula Zahn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is On the Case with Paula Zahn worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).

Does On the Case with Paula Zahn get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.3, and seasons 9 and 19 peak at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Unmasking a Killer (season 5, episode 14) at 9.0, and the lowest is Death in the Desert (season 1, episode 6) at 6.0.

Is On the Case with Paula Zahn okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch On the Case with Paula Zahn?

294 h

About 294 hours: 410 episodes in 29 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.