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‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE, LEADING ‘DATELINE’ IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH CONSECUTIVE BROADCAST SEASON

2025-2026 Broadcast Season: For the 2025-2026 broadcast season, “20/20” ranked as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine for the 5th consecutive broadcast season, leading “Dateline” in Total Viewers (+12%/+393,000 – 3.672 million vs. 3.279 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. “20/20” substantially increased its Total Viewer lead over “Dateline” versus its lead during the 2024-2025 broadcast season (+1,255% – 393,000 vs. 29,000). “20/20” improved on the previous season in Total Viewers (+5%/+170,000 – 3.672 million vs. 3.502 million). Week of May 15, 2026: ABC News’ “20/20: Murder Next Door” averaged 3.331 million Total Viewers, 654,000 Adults 25-54 and 481,000 Adults 18-49 on Friday, May 15, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Dateline-Classic” (1.638 million, 355,000 and 201,000, respectively) to rank as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine in all key target demos. “20/20” posted double-digit gains week to week

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May 29, 2026

WHEN A YOUNG WOMAN GOES MISSING AND ANOTHER IS FOUND BRUTALLY BEATEN IN A NEARBY TOWN, DETECTIVES QUESTION IF THEY COULD BE CONNECTED AND DISCOVER ONE VICTIM HAD THE ANSWERS TO BOTH CRIMES IN HER HAND

After a night out, 19-year-old Kenia Monge appeared to need help getting home. That’s when the owner/baker of a small granola bar business stepped in to assist, offering her a ride in his van. But Kenia never made it home and was never heard from again. Months later, another young woman in a nearby town was found in a coma, brutally beaten and clinging to life. When police started the investigation into the attack, it led detectives to question whether they were connected — and shockingly discovered that one of the women was holding the answer to both cases right in her hand. “20/20” reports in the all-new episode “Evil at the Door,” FRIDAY, MAY 29 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), 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, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker intervi

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May 21, 2026

‘20/20’ UNCOVERS HOW A WORKPLACE ROMANCE TURNED FATAL FOR A BATON ROUGE TEACHER-OF-THE-YEAR ON FRIDAY, MAY 22, AND STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

After a passerby found a 3-year-old girl with blood on her feet wandering alone in a Louisiana parking lot, authorities embarked on a multiday search for her missing mother: Lyntell Washington, a Baton Rouge educator who was voted Teacher of the Year. When authorities found the pregnant teacher shot in the head, they were left with a cryptic clue from her toddler, who said “Mr. Robbie” hurt her mother. “20/20” unpacks the shocking crime, including how the investigation led authorities to identify one of the assistant principals at her school, Dr. Robert Marks, as the killer. Co-anchor Deborah Roberts reports on the case, which features interviews with Washington’s close friend and former supervisor Jamicia Pink-Fisher and two jurors who served on the murder trial. It also includes never-before-seen recordings of police interviews with the suspect, the 3-year-old who was an eyewitness and exclusive security camera footage. “20/20” also has interviews with Leslie Parms, who first foun

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May 15, 2026

ABC NEWS IS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS ON SUNDAY MORNING, IN LATE-NIGHT AND ON FRIDAY NIGHT

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” On Sunday, May 10, 2026, “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.285 million) for 15th straight weeks, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “This Week”’s Total Viewer victory marked the program’s longest stretch at No. 1 in more than 32 years — since 9/11-12/18/94. Season to date, “This Week” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.778 million) for the 5th season in a row, leading NBC’s “Meet the Press” (+187,000; vs. 2.591 million) and CBS’ “Face the Nation” 1 and 2 (+54,000; vs. 2.724 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. In fact, “This Week” is increasing its Total Viewer leads over both NBC (+356% – 187,000 vs. 41,000) and CBS (+74% – 54,000 vs. 31,000) compared to the same point last season. Further, “This Week” is delivering its largest overall viewer lead over NBC’s “Meet the Press” in 30 years — since the 1995-1996 season. In addition, “This Wee

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May 13, 2026

TWO FAMILIES AND A SHOCKING BETRAYAL ARE AT THE CENTER OF A MURDER MYSTERY IN THE ALL-NEW ‘20/20: MURDER NEXT DOOR’, FRIDAY, MAY 15, AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

When police respond to a break-in at a home in quiet Grovetown, Georgia, they soon find themselves in the middle of a homicide investigation after discovering the homeowner, Kay Parsons, beaten in her garage. The crime scene is gruesome; the lead investigator for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office stated, “I’ve never seen someone beaten this bad.” Investigators quickly learn that the home next door also appears to have been burglarized. As they search both scenes and work to uncover why these neighboring homes were targeted on the same day, a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and a secret relationship emerges, and a shocking tale of romantic rivalry is uncovered. “20/20” correspondent Ryan Smith reports on the all-new episode “Murder Next Door,” FRIDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), 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

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May 8, 2026

ABC NEWS IS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS ON SUNDAY MORNING, IN LATE-NIGHT AND ON FRIDAY NIGHT

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” On Sunday, May 3, 2026, “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.569 million) for the 14th straight week, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “This Week”’s Total Viewer win marked the program’s longest run at No. 1 in more than 2 ½ years — since 6/04-9/3/23. For the fifth Sunday running, “This Week” was the only Sunday public affairs program to grow year to year in Total Viewers (+6% – 2.569 million vs. 2.420 million). Season to date, “This Week” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.793 million) for the 5th season in a row, leading NBC’s “Meet the Press” (+188,000; vs. 2.605 million) and CBS’ “Face the Nation” 1 and 2 (+52,000; vs. 2.741 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. In fact, “This Week” is increasing its Total Viewer leads over both NBC (+154% – 188,000 vs. 74,000) and CBS (+41% – 52,000 vs. 37,000) compared to the same point last season. Fu

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May 6, 2026

A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL VANISHES WITHOUT A TRACE, AND HER FAMILY — DESPERATE BUT DETERMINED — TAKE MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS, SEARCHING TO FIND HER

On a hot summer night, 16-year-old Susana Morales was visiting her friend’s house when she seemingly disappeared. A tracking app on Susana’s phone showed her walking home, then suddenly going the opposite direction in a car. Minutes later, her phone registered a crash alert, yet there were no signs of an accident and no signs of Susana at the location. After reporting her missing, Susana’s family took matters into their own hands, retracing her steps and uncovering surveillance video just minutes before she vanished. In a heart-pounding investigation, explosive video tracks detectives — in real time — as they hunt for clues in Susana’s disappearance. Six months later, a critical breakthrough led authorities to Susana and to a piece of evidence that broke the case wide open. ABC News correspondent John Quiñones speaks to Susana’s mother and reports on the shocking discovery that uncovered someone no one had anticipated in the all-new “20/20” episode “Tracking Susana,” FRIDAY, MAY 8 (9:

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April 30, 2026

A MYSTERIOUS FIRE, A MURDER AND A TWO-DECADE QUEST FOR JUSTICE EXPOSES THE DOUBLE LIFE OF A MAN HIDING A DEADLY SECRET

What started as a suspicious house fire in a quiet Cincinnati suburb soon led to something far more sinister. When firefighters arrived at the scene, investigators quickly determined the blaze had been intentionally set, and security footage showed two people appearing to orchestrate the fire. Homeowner Paul Hicks accused his ex-girlfriend of being behind it, but as authorities dug deeper, her alibi held … as did his. The case took a startling turn when evidence, including a custom mask made to resemble his ex and a matching wig, led investigators to question the homeowner himself. Hicks denied that he had any involvement in the arson or the purchase of these items and eventually pleaded to a single misdemeanor count of insurance fraud, receiving a sentence of probation. He was not convicted in connection with setting the fire at his home. Around the same time, investigators were looking at Hicks in the unsolved death of his ex-wife, Regina. In October 2001, she seemingly vanished and

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April 17, 2026

ABC NEWS IS #1 ON SUNDAY MORNING AND FRIDAY NIGHT

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” On Sunday, April 12, 2026, “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.778 million) for the 11th straight week, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “This Week”’s Total Viewer win represented the program’s longest run at No. 1 in more than 2 ½ years — since 6/25–9/3/23. “This Week” (2.778 million) outperformed NBC’s “Meet the Press” (2.147 million) by its largest Total Viewer margin (+631,000) in more than 12 years — since 3/16/14, based on regular telecasts. For the second week in a row, “This Week” saw gains on the year-ago telecast in Total Viewers (+14% – 2.778 million vs. 2.429 million). Season to date, “This Week” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.798 million) for the 5th season in a row, leading NBC’s “Meet the Press” (2.620 million) and CBS’ “Face the Nation” 1 and 2 (2.756 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. In addition, “This Week” is beatin

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April 16, 2026

A VEGAS SHOWGIRL DISAPPEARS JUST HOURS BEFORE THE BIGGEST BREAK OF HER CAREER, LEAVING BEHIND A TRAIL OF MYSTERY

Debbie Flores Narvaez was a young woman passionate about dance. Originally from Puerto Rico, Debbie and her sister, Celeste, moved to Maryland with their parents when they were seven and eight years old, respectively. Debbie had dreams of making it big as a Vegas showgirl. After college, she packed her bags and moved to Sin City, where she began auditioning on the Vegas Strip. Soon after, Debbie landed her dream job as an ensemble dancer in the Luxor’s “Fantasy,” a popular burlesque show in Vegas featuring a rotating cast of top musical artists, including ’90s R&B sensation SisQó, who was known for his chart-topping hit “The Thong Song.” When Debbie failed to arrive at a midnight rehearsal the night before their premiere, her roommate became concerned and called 911. Friends and family tried to reach Debbie, but she has seemingly disappeared, leaving behind a trail of mystery. “20/20” reports on Debbie’s disappearance and speaks with law enforcement officials, friends and family membe

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‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE, LEADING ‘DATELINE’ IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH CONSECUTIVE BROADCAST SEASON

WHEN A YOUNG WOMAN GOES MISSING AND ANOTHER IS FOUND BRUTALLY BEATEN IN A NEARBY TOWN, DETECTIVES QUESTION IF THEY COULD BE CONNECTED AND DISCOVER ONE VICTIM HAD THE ANSWERS TO BOTH CRIMES IN HER HAND

‘20/20’ UNCOVERS HOW A WORKPLACE ROMANCE TURNED FATAL FOR A BATON ROUGE TEACHER-OF-THE-YEAR ON FRIDAY, MAY 22, AND STREAMS NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

ABC NEWS IS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS ON SUNDAY MORNING, IN LATE-NIGHT AND ON FRIDAY NIGHT

TWO FAMILIES AND A SHOCKING BETRAYAL ARE AT THE CENTER OF A MURDER MYSTERY IN THE ALL-NEW ‘20/20: MURDER NEXT DOOR’, FRIDAY, MAY 15, AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

ABC NEWS IS #1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS ON SUNDAY MORNING, IN LATE-NIGHT AND ON FRIDAY NIGHT

A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL VANISHES WITHOUT A TRACE, AND HER FAMILY — DESPERATE BUT DETERMINED — TAKE MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS, SEARCHING TO FIND HER

A MYSTERIOUS FIRE, A MURDER AND A TWO-DECADE QUEST FOR JUSTICE EXPOSES THE DOUBLE LIFE OF A MAN HIDING A DEADLY SECRET

ABC NEWS IS #1 ON SUNDAY MORNING AND FRIDAY NIGHT

A VEGAS SHOWGIRL DISAPPEARS JUST HOURS BEFORE THE BIGGEST BREAK OF HER CAREER, LEAVING BEHIND A TRAIL OF MYSTERY

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