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‘20/20’ IS THE MOST-WATCHED IN ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 IN TIME PERIOD VS. CBS AND NBC

ABC News’ “20/20: The Final Cut” averaged 2.552 million Total Viewers, 491,000 Adults 25-54 and 319,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 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 Adults 25-54 (491,000) and Adults 18-49 (319,000) versus CBS (362,000 and 217,000, respectively, with “Fire Country”/”Boston Blue”) and NBC (284,000 and 214,000, respectively, with “Dateline”). “20/20” outperformed NBC’s “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+31%/+597,000 – 2.552 million vs. 1.955 million), Adults 25-54 (+73%/+207,000 – 491,000 vs. 284,000) and Adults 18-49 (+49%/+105,000 – 319,000 vs. 214,000) to rank as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine across the board. In addition, “20/20” scored its largest Adults 25-54 lead over the NBC program in 1 year — since 11/22/24, based on regular telecasts. “20/20” posted substantial increases week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+20% – 2.552 million vs. 2.132 mi

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November 20, 2025

WHEN A BELOVED HAIRSTYLIST AND DEVOTED MOTHER OF THREE VANISHES WITHOUT A TRACE, A QUIET FLORIDA COMMUNITY IS THRUST INTO A MULTISTATE INVESTIGATION

On Mother’s Day in 2018, hairstylist and devoted mother of three Joleen Cummings should have been celebrating her 34th birthday. Instead, she disappeared without a trace from her tight-knit Florida community. Known for her reliability and unwavering commitment to her children, her sudden absence raised immediate concern. Her mother filed a missing person report, prompting authorities to launch an urgent investigation. After speaking with Joleen’s ex-husband and boyfriend, and clearing both, detectives found their first major lead: her SUV, abandoned in a parking lot near the salon where she worked. Surveillance video captured an unidentified figure parking the vehicle in the middle of the night — a discovery that shifted the case into high gear. As investigators closed in on a suspect, the search exploded into a multistate investigation, ultimately uncovering a chilling trail of deception. Co-anchor Deborah Roberts reports on this gripping case of murder, false identities and manipula

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November 14, 2025

‘CENTER STAGE: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS — SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’ GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF ICONIC MUSIC CITY VENUES, TUESDAY, NOV. 18, ON ABC, STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

On the eve of the CMA Awards, Country Music’s Biggest Night™, the stars come together to take viewers on a journey through Nashville’s legendary stages — from the neon-lit bars of Broadway to the hallowed circle of the Grand Ole Opry — in a primetime special hosted by country music chart-topper Luke Bryan. “Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20” airs TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (10:07-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The one-hour special features Billboard’s No. 1 Country Artist of the 21st Century, Kenny Chesney, who brings cameras back to Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway to revisit the venues where he first performed as a young man with dreams of making it big in Music City. Chesney also discusses his new book, “Heart Life Music,” in a heartfelt interview about his life and musical journey. Country music stars Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay and Russell Dickerson gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the most histo

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November 12, 2025

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON A STRING OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS THAT HELPED LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACK A TWO-DECADE-OLD UNSOLVED MURDER

In August of 1996, Debbie Dorian, a 22-year-old Fresno State student, was found dead in her apartment with her eyes, nose and mouth covered with duct tape. While authorities searched for the perpetrator of this horrific crime, an early DNA test led them to arrest someone, but just two weeks later, a more advanced DNA test proved he was not the man responsible. Then, a string of sexual assaults leads to new evidence pointing to the killer. Despite over 100 possible leads, Debbie’s case went unsolved for over two decades. “Nightline” co-anchor JuJu Chang reports on this case that involved decades of law enforcement fighting to find a killer on “20/20: I’m Going To Get You,” airing FRIDAY, NOV. 14, (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC, and streams 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, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven tr

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October 30, 2025

‘THE HAND IN THE WINDOW’ PODCAST ON OHIO SERIAL KILLER, HOSTED BY JOHN QUIÑONES, PREMIERES TUESDAY, NOV. 4

An all-new true crime podcast limited series unravels the case of a kidnapped woman in Ohio that leads investigators down a harrowing path to a serial killer. ABC News correspondent John Quiñones hosts the gripping series from ABC Audio and “20/20.” “The Hand in the Window” premieres on Tuesday, Nov. 4. “The Hand in the Window” brings listeners back to rural Ashland, Ohio, in September 2016, after a shocking 911 call led to a desperate effort to find a kidnapped woman. After her rescue, investigators, including veteran sex crimes detective Kim Mager, zero in on her kidnapper, Shawn Grate. Throughout the 33 hours of interrogation, Detective Mager uncovered chilling truths, resulting in Grate’s terrifying confession to not only the kidnapping but also five murders across Ohio. The podcast shares exclusive, extended audio from the original 911 call, and provides never-before-heard audio from Detective Mager’s tactical interrogation of Grate, allowing viewers to dive deeper into this terr

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October 30, 2025

MURDER, POWER AND DECEPTION: AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON THE PREMIERE OF HULU’S NEW MINISERIES ‘MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 31, ON ABC

The Hulu miniseries “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” chronicles the events surrounding the mysterious murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh and the dark secrets leading to the stunning downfall of Alex Murdaugh, the powerful patriarch and part of a prominent Southern legal dynasty. Inspired by real-life events, “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” is based on reporter Mandy Matney’s memoir and podcast, and the series looks back at events that unraveled in the public eye with murder, greed and money as central themes around one of the most powerful families in South Carolina. “Nightline” co-anchor JuJu Chang reports on the murders of a wife and son, and the gripping trial and conviction that followed in an all-new “20/20: The Murdaugh Family Murders,” FRIDAY, OCT. 31 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The episode also features interviews with actors Patricia Arquette (Maggie Murdaugh), Jason Clarke (Alex Murdaugh) and Mandy Matney. Executive producers Micha

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October 24, 2025

‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S MOST-WATCHED NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD

ABC News’ “20/20: Driven to Death” averaged 2.658 million Total Viewers, 439,000 Adults 25-54 and 281,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data+Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. For the second time in the three weeks, “20/20” outdelivered NBC’s “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+34%/+673,000 – 2.658 million vs. 1.985 million), Adults 25-54 (+31%/+103,000 – 439,000 vs. 336,000) and Adults 18-49 (+22%/+50,000 – 281,000 vs. 231,000) to rank as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine across the board. “20/20” grew from its corresponding telecast last year in Total Viewers (+9% -2.658 million vs. 2.432 million on 10/11/24). “20/20” posted week-to-week increases in Total Viewers (+3% – 2.658 million vs. 2.580 million), Adults 25-54 (+43% – 439,000 vs. 307,000) and Adults 18-49 (+32% – 281,000 vs. 213,000), hitting season highs in both key Adults demos. In addition, “20/20” posted its best Adults 25-54 in more than 4 months — since 5/30/25. Season to date, “2

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October 22, 2025

ON AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20,’ “LOST IN THE NIGHT: WHO MURDERED JESSICA CURRIN?’ REPORTS ON A YOUNG MOTHER SAVAGELY MURDERED AND SET ON FIRE, AIRING FRIDAY, OCT. 24, ON ABC

Jessica Currin was an 18-year-old young mother and the daughter of the local fire lieutenant in her hometown of Mayfield, Kentucky. When Jessica goes missing, her parents launch a desperate search. Two days later, they are shocked when a teacher finds her body burned behind the local middle school. Evidence found nearby leads the medical examiner to conclude she had been strangled with a belt. After nearly seven years without answers about her murder, a third agency takes on the case, and a witness confesses to authorities that she was present during the killing, leading authorities to a man named Quincy Cross. But now, the witness and another woman who testified against Cross say they lied and don’t know who killed Jessica. The Kentucky Innocence Project has taken on the case and is arguing that Cross was wrongfully convicted, although the state stands by the verdict. Today, Jessica’s father, Joe Currin, has developed a friendship with the father of his daughter’s convicted killer. J

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October 16, 2025

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON AN OUTRAGEOUS PLOT TO KILL INVOLVING SEX, SECRETS AND SCANDAL

When 46-year-old father of four Greg Rice of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, failed to pick up his children for a scheduled visit, his ex-girlfriend of 15 years, Meagan Jackson, grew alarmed and reported him missing to police. It appeared as if Greg had just vanished into thin air. When police questioned Meagan, cameras captured her telling investigators she never saw Greg on the evening of his disappearance, but digital evidence and surveillance footage painted a different picture. Police discovered Meagan, who worked as a body transporter driving the dead to local funeral parlors, may have known more than she let on — and she was not alone — her married lover, Deputy Coroner Chris Dontell, was right by her side. Weeks later, the case took an unexpected turn when Greg’s body was found floating in a river, and items recovered led police to a witness. Correspondent John Quiñones reports in an all-new episode of “20/20: Driven to Death,” FRIDAY, OCT. 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and s

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October 15, 2025

‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO.1 PROGRAM ON BROADCAST TV

ABC News’ “20/20: Life on the Line” averaged 2.580 million Total Viewers, 307,000 Adults 25-54 and 213,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, ranking as Friday’s No. 1 broadcast program in Total Viewers (excluding sports). For the third time in the three weeks of the season, “20/20” outdelivered NBC’s “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+38%/+692,000 – 2.580 million vs. 1.863 million) to rank as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine. “20/20” increased its lead week to week over “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+4% – 717,000 vs. 692,000) to post its largest of the season. “20/20” grew from its corresponding year-ago telecast in Total Viewers (+6% -2.580 million vs. 2.427 million on 10/4/24). Season to date, “20/20” leads “Dateline” across the board: Total Viewers (+30%/+621,000 – 2.695 million vs. 2.074 million), Adults 25-54 (+1%/2,000 – 362,000 vs. 360,000) and Adults 18-49 (+3% – 252,00 vs. 244,000). ABC News’ “2

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‘20/20’ IS THE MOST-WATCHED IN ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 IN TIME PERIOD VS. CBS AND NBC

WHEN A BELOVED HAIRSTYLIST AND DEVOTED MOTHER OF THREE VANISHES WITHOUT A TRACE, A QUIET FLORIDA COMMUNITY IS THRUST INTO A MULTISTATE INVESTIGATION

‘CENTER STAGE: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS — SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’ GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF ICONIC MUSIC CITY VENUES, TUESDAY, NOV. 18, ON ABC, STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON A STRING OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS THAT HELPED LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACK A TWO-DECADE-OLD UNSOLVED MURDER

‘THE HAND IN THE WINDOW’ PODCAST ON OHIO SERIAL KILLER, HOSTED BY JOHN QUIÑONES, PREMIERES TUESDAY, NOV. 4

MURDER, POWER AND DECEPTION: AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON THE PREMIERE OF HULU’S NEW MINISERIES ‘MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 31, ON ABC

‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S MOST-WATCHED NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD

ON AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20,’ “LOST IN THE NIGHT: WHO MURDERED JESSICA CURRIN?’ REPORTS ON A YOUNG MOTHER SAVAGELY MURDERED AND SET ON FIRE, AIRING FRIDAY, OCT. 24, ON ABC

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ REPORTS ON AN OUTRAGEOUS PLOT TO KILL INVOLVING SEX, SECRETS AND SCANDAL

‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO.1 PROGRAM ON BROADCAST TV

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