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FOUR YOUNG TEENAGE GIRLS ARE FOUND MURDERED IN A TEXAS YOGURT SHOP; DECADES LATER, DNA EVIDENCE AND ADVANCED FORENSICS TECHNOLOGY REVEAL A SERIAL KILLER

It was a case that stunned the nation more than three decades ago and continues to make headlines today. In December 1991, four teenage girls were found murdered inside an Austin, Texas, yogurt shop, and the store had been set ablaze, resulting in the loss of critical crime scene evidence. Leaving law enforcement with few leads, four teenage boys were identified as suspects. Two gave false confessions and were subsequently convicted of the murders. One was sentenced to death row, and the other was sentenced to life in prison. Ultimately, their convictions were overturned, and the case went cold, leaving the victims’ families fighting for answers. Decades later, a new cold case detective cracked the case wide open, leading authorities to a serial killer. And just last week, in an emotional courtroom, the case that has haunted Texas for 34 years reached its conclusion, giving families and the formerly accused the answers and justice they deserved. The all-new “20/20” episode “Yogurt Sho

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February 25, 2026

‘20/20: THE AU PAIR, THE AFFAIR AND MURDER’ ABOUT A TWISTED LOVE TRIANGLE DELIVERS BEST ADULT 25-54 PERFORMANCE IN 10 MONTHS AND STRONGEST DELIVERY IN ADULTS 18-49 IN 11 MONTHS - HITTING NEW SEASON HIGHS FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK IN BOTH DEMOS

ABC News’ “20/20: The Au Pair, The Affair and Murder” averaged 3.383 million Total Viewers, 553,000 Adults 25-54 and 429,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. Hitting new season highs for the second straight week, “20/20” improved on the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+2% – 553,000 vs. 541,000) and Adults 18-49 (+6% – 429,000 vs. 405,000). In fact, “20/20” delivered its best Adults 25-54 performance in 10 months and its strongest delivery in Adults 18-49 in 11 months — since 4/18/25 and 3/14/25, respectively. “20/20” saw double-digit gains on the corresponding year-ago telecast across the board: Total Viewers (+19% – 3.383 million vs. 2.852 million), Adults 25-54 (+26% – 553,000 vs. 438,000) and Adults 18-49 (+30% – 429,000 vs. 329,000). Season to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+11%/+360,000 – 3.553 million vs. 3.193 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. A

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February 24, 2026

HITTING NEW SEASON HIGHS, ‘20/20’ SCORES ITS LARGEST OVERALL AUDIENCE IN OVER A YEAR AND DELIVERS ITS BEST PERFORMANCE ACROSS ALL KEY DEMOS IN 10 MONTHS

ABC News’ “20/20: Footprints in the Snow” averaged 3.419 million Total Viewers, 541,000 Adults 25-54 and 405,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, standing as the No. 1 program on the night in Total Viewers (excluding sports). Hitting new season highs, “20/20” posted double-digit gains week to week in Total Viewers (+23% – 3.419 million vs. 2.774 million), Adults 25-54 (+66% – 541,000 vs. 326,000) and Adults 18-49 (+94% – 405,000 vs. 209,000). In fact, “20/20” attracted its largest overall audience in over 1 year and turned in its strongest numbers in both key Adult demos in 10 months — since 1/24/25 and 4/18/25, respectively. “20/20” improved on the corresponding year-ago telecast in Total Viewers (+26% – 3.419 million vs. 2.707 million) and Adults 18-49 (+11% – 405,000 vs. 364,000). Season to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+9%/+285,000 – 3.478 million vs. 3.193 million), ba

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February 12, 2026

WHEN LOVE TURNS LETHAL ON TWO ALL-NEW EPISODES OF ABC’s ‘20/20’ THIS FEBRUARY —AIRING FRIDAYS ON ABC AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

This month, Friday’s No. 1 true crime newsmagazine, “20/20,” shares stories of love turned lethal with two brand new episodes. From murder, mystery and love triangles to secrets and secret affairs, “20/20” promises a Valentine’s Day and February filled with gripping true crime drama with all-new episodes. “20/20” airs FRIDAYS (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Upcoming episodes include the following: FRIDAY, FEB. 13: “Footprints in the Snow” Juju Chang, co-anchor of “Nightline,” reports on the mysterious murder of a 40-year-old mother near a popular ski resort. Identified as Ashley Schwalm, the mother of two and wife of a local firefighter was found inside a charred SUV. While her death was initially believed to be an accident, a forensic investigation revealed a more sinister end to her life. Friends and family in her town of Ontario were shocked to learn that Ashley’s husband, a man who dedicated his life and career to helping those around him

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February 5, 2026

‘20/20’ RANKS NO. 1 IN THE TWO-HOUR TIME PERIOD ACROSS THE BOARD

ABC News’ “20/20: What the Killer Left Behind” averaged 3.256 million Total Viewers, 468,000 Adults 25-54 and 330,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “20/20” ranked No. 1 in its two-hour time period in Total Viewers (3.256 million), Adults 25-54 (468,000) and Adults 18-49 (330,000) versus CBS dramas (1.885 million, 188,000 and 129,000, respectively) and NBC’s “Dateline” (2.057 million, 371,000 and 262,000, respectively). Hitting new season highs, “20/20” grew from the previous week in Total Viewers (+12% – 3.256 million vs. 2.905 million) and Adults 18-49 (+5% – 330,000 vs. 313,000). In fact, “20/20” attracted its largest overall audience in over 1 year and delivered its best Adults 18-49 performance in 8 months — since 1/24/25 and 5/30/25, respectively. Season to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+9%/+266,000 – 3.375 million vs. 3.109 million), based on Most Current Big Dat

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February 3, 2026

‘20/20’ CO-ANCHOR DEBORAH ROBERTS REPORTS ON THE TWISTED PLOT BEHIND THE BRUTAL MURDER OF A YOUNG MOTHER. THE ONLY WITNESS? HER 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER.

When former semi-pro hockey player Thomas Clayton found his wife, Kelley Clayton, murdered in their New York home one night after a late poker game, he called 911 in distress. But as police investigated, they discovered evidence calling Thomas’s motives into question and sensed something more sinister at play. “20/20” co-anchor Deborah Roberts reports on the twisted plot behind the gruesome murder of the mother of two, Kelley Clayton, and how her 7-year-old daughter was the sole witness to the crime. “Nightline” co-anchor Byron Pitts also shares an exclusive interview with Michael Beard, the hit man serving life in prison for Kelley’s murder, who claims innocence and tells what he says happened for the first time. The two-hour episode includes police body camera footage from the crime scene, as well as video obtained from authorities of the police’s shocking interview with then 7-year-old Charlie Clayton, Kelley and Thomas’ daughter. The program also features interviews with Elizabeth

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January 30, 2026

‘20/20’ RANKS NO. 1 IN THE TWO-HOUR TIME PERIOD ACROSS THE BOARD VERSUS CBS AND NBC

ABC News’ “20/20: Her Last Note” averaged 2.905 million Total Viewers, 477,000 Adults 25-54 and 313,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Jan. 23, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “20/20” ranked No. 1 in its two-hour time period in Total Viewers (2.905 million), Adults 25-54 (477,000) and Adults 18-49 (313,000) versus CBS dramas (2.203 million, 236,000 and 172,000, respectively) and NBC’s “Dateline” (2.318 million, 390,000 and 236,000, respectively). “20/20” posted across-the-board gains week to week: Total Viewers (+11% – 2.905 million vs. 2.618 million), Adults 25-54 (+9% – 477,000 vs. 437,000) and Adults 18-49 (+19% – 313,000 vs. 262,000), hitting 9-week highs in both key Adult demos — since 11/21/25. In fact, “20/20” delivered its 2nd-best numbers of the season in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. Season to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+6%/+196,000 – 3.291 million vs. 3.095 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Pane

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January 28, 2026

A MOTHER’S UNWAVERING CRUSADE FOR JUSTICE FOR HER SLAIN DAUGHTER AND HOW A HIDDEN CLUE HELPED CATCH A KILLER IN AN ALL NEW ‘20/20’

When 20-year-old Amanda Plasse was discovered violently stabbed to death in the kitchen of her apartment in the quiet New England town of Chicopee, Massachusetts, the community was left reeling. A beloved waitress at the local Friendly’s restaurant, Amanda was known for her outgoing, bubbly personality, making her sudden and brutal murder all the more shocking. As investigators began their search for answers, the crime appeared senseless and random; and despite early efforts, no suspect stuck. Years passed with no arrest, but Amanda’s mother, Michelle, refused to give up. Relentlessly pursuing the truth in hopes that someone would come forward with information, Michelle hosted events and passed out flyers, and justice paid off as investigators kept looking at the case and discovered a clue on a whiteboard that ultimately led them to a killer hiding in plain sight. “20/20” correspondent Ryan Smith reports in the all-new episode, “What The Killer Left Behind,” on FRIDAY, JAN. 30 (9:00-1

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January 23, 2026

‘20/20’ IMPROVES ON THE PREVIOUS WEEK IN ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, HITTING AN 8-WEEK HIGH IN THE KEY ADULT NEWS DEMO

ABC News’ “20/20: The Hunt for Mr. Right” averaged 2.618 million Total Viewers, 437,000 Adults 25-54 and 262,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Jan. 16, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “20/20” improved on the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+15% – 437,000 vs. 380,000) and Adults 18-49 (+4% – 262,000 vs. 252,000), hitting an 8-week high in the key Adult news demo — since 11/21/25. “20/20” turned in double-digit gains year to year across the board: Total Viewers (+28% – 2.618 million vs. 2.044 million), Adults 25-54 (+43% – 437,000 vs. 306,000) and Adults 18-49 (+39% – 262,000 vs. 189,000). “20/20” ranked No. 1 in its two-hour time period in Adults 25-54 (437,000) versus CBS (232,000 with encores of “Sheriff Country”/”Boston Blue”) and NBC (384,000 million with “Dateline”). Season to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+5%/+155,000 – 3.302 million vs. 3.147 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. ABC News’ “2

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January 22, 2026

IN AN INSTANT, A YOUNG MUSICIAN IS MURDERED AFTER ANOTHER WOMAN IS ATTACKED CLOSEBY, AND A KILLER HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT

Jessie Blodgett was a talented 19-year-old musician and performer. When she was found brutally murdered, strangled to death in her own bed, fear descended on her small hometown of Hartford, Wisconsin. Authorities began investigating, focusing on those closest to Jessie, including an older man she wrote about in her diary just hours before the murder but was eventually cleared. The case took a surprising turn when, soon after Jessie’s murder, detectives got a call from a neighboring town that a man wielding a knife attacked a young woman walking her dog in a park, and a clue found at that scene connected both victims to the same killer. Correspondent Stephanie Ramos reports on the all-new “20/20” episode “Her Last Note,” on FRIDAY, JAN. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, “20/

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20/20

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FOUR YOUNG TEENAGE GIRLS ARE FOUND MURDERED IN A TEXAS YOGURT SHOP; DECADES LATER, DNA EVIDENCE AND ADVANCED FORENSICS TECHNOLOGY REVEAL A SERIAL KILLER

‘20/20: THE AU PAIR, THE AFFAIR AND MURDER’ ABOUT A TWISTED LOVE TRIANGLE DELIVERS BEST ADULT 25-54 PERFORMANCE IN 10 MONTHS AND STRONGEST DELIVERY IN ADULTS 18-49 IN 11 MONTHS - HITTING NEW SEASON HIGHS FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK IN BOTH DEMOS

HITTING NEW SEASON HIGHS, ‘20/20’ SCORES ITS LARGEST OVERALL AUDIENCE IN OVER A YEAR AND DELIVERS ITS BEST PERFORMANCE ACROSS ALL KEY DEMOS IN 10 MONTHS

WHEN LOVE TURNS LETHAL ON TWO ALL-NEW EPISODES OF ABC’s ‘20/20’ THIS FEBRUARY —AIRING FRIDAYS ON ABC AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘20/20’ RANKS NO. 1 IN THE TWO-HOUR TIME PERIOD ACROSS THE BOARD

‘20/20’ CO-ANCHOR DEBORAH ROBERTS REPORTS ON THE TWISTED PLOT BEHIND THE BRUTAL MURDER OF A YOUNG MOTHER. THE ONLY WITNESS? HER 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER.

‘20/20’ RANKS NO. 1 IN THE TWO-HOUR TIME PERIOD ACROSS THE BOARD VERSUS CBS AND NBC

A MOTHER’S UNWAVERING CRUSADE FOR JUSTICE FOR HER SLAIN DAUGHTER AND HOW A HIDDEN CLUE HELPED CATCH A KILLER IN AN ALL NEW ‘20/20’

‘20/20’ IMPROVES ON THE PREVIOUS WEEK IN ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, HITTING AN 8-WEEK HIGH IN THE KEY ADULT NEWS DEMO

IN AN INSTANT, A YOUNG MUSICIAN IS MURDERED AFTER ANOTHER WOMAN IS ATTACKED CLOSEBY, AND A KILLER HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT

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