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Dateline

1992 – nowShow34 seasons933 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–6.8

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

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

34 seasons · 933 episodes · best: S29E55 "Heroes: The Story of Flight 93" 9.0

Episodes

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6.0
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5.8
6.5
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6.9
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Story

Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Cold Case Mystery
  • Procedural Drama
  • Dark Realism
  • Intriguing Narrative
  • Educational Justice System
  • Emotional Tragedy
  • Serial Killer Focus
  • Long-Running Series

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Neal Shapiro, Daniel Bregman, Susan Simpson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 31, 1992 · June 26, 2026 · Still running

First aired
March 31, 1992
Latest episode
June 26, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
34 seasons · 933 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Obvious Rule Patch, Missing White Woman Syndrome, Oh, Crap! +9

  • Obvious Rule Patch
  • Missing White Woman Syndrome
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Bestiality Is Depraved
  • Freudian Slip
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Skewed Priorities
  • The Stoic
  • Hope Spot
  • False Reassurance
  • Trope Telegraphing
  • Pre-Asskicking One-Liner

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dateline?"

Questions about Dateline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dateline worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.8 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of Dateline is best?

Season 15, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Seasons 4, 8, and 13 are the weakest at 5.8. The highest-rated episode is Heroes: The Story of Flight 93 (season 29, episode 55) at 9.0, and the lowest is Amber Heard: After the Verdict (season 30, episode 31) at 2.5.

Is Dateline okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Dateline?

669 h

About 669 hours: 933 episodes in 34 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 1992, and it's still in production.

What tropes does Dateline use?

Obvious Rule PatchMissing White Woman SyndromeOh, Crap!Bestiality Is DepravedFreudian SlipNot What It Looks LikeSkewed PrioritiesThe StoicHope SpotFalse ReassuranceTrope TelegraphingPre-Asskicking One-Linerand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Obvious Rule Patch, Missing White Woman Syndrome, and Oh, Crap!.