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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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April 8, 2026

BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE CAPTURES THE MOMENTS AFTER A VETERAN FIREFIGHTER IS GUNNED DOWN IN HIS DRIVEWAY

Robert Doerr was a 28-year veteran of the Evansville Fire Department in Indiana. One evening, after returning home from a 12-hour shift, he was shot in his driveway. Police were baffled until a slip of paper hidden inside a condolence card was discovered. The investigation became a family drama, leading a son to turn against his father. Now, in an all-new “20/20,” ABC News correspondent John Quiñones reports on what authorities say was a twisted murder plot driven by greed, sex and allegations of an illicit affair. Exclusive interviews with the family and witnesses, along with the body camera footage that captured the vital moments after the firefighter was gunned down as police arrive on the scene on “One Last Call,” FRIDAY, APRIL 10 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) 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” featu

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April 2, 2026

A FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTE OVER CHILDREN PLAYING TURNS DEADLY WITH A MOTHER OF FOUR SHOT DEAD

In Ocala, Florida, a longstanding rift between neighbors ended with a single gunshot fired through a locked front door when, on the night of June 2, 2023, 58-year-old Susan Lorincz shot and killed her neighbor, 35-year-old Ajike Owens — a mother of four — while her sons were nearby. Now, Owens’ mother, Pamela Dias, and 12-year-old son Izzy, speak exclusively with Deborah Roberts, opening up about Ajike’s life, the tragic event, and how they are dealing with the loss. “20/20” co-anchor Deborah Roberts reports on the all-new episode “Neighbor From Hell” FRIDAY, APRIL 3 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Owens and Lorincz had been feuding for more than a year, and Lorincz had repeatedly complained to police about Owens’ children and other neighborhood kids playing loudly near her apartment. On the night of the shooting, Owens’ son said Lorincz swung an umbrella and threw a roller skate at him, which she has denied. Owens went to Lorincz’s apartm

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April 2, 2026

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

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” March 29, 2026 On Sunday, March 29, 2026, “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.566 million) for the ninth consecutive week, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “This Week” Total Viewer victory marked the program’s longest run at No. 1 in more than 2½ years — since 7/9/23-9/3/23. Season to date, “This Week” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.790 million) for the 5th season in a row, leading NBC’s “Meet the Press” (2.639 million) and CBS’ “Face the Nation” 1 and 2 (2.759 million), based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. In addition, “This Week” is beating the NBC program by its largest overall viewer lead (+151,000) in 29 years — since the 1996-1997 season. 1st Quarter 2026 ABC News’ “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.952 million) during the 1st quarter of 2026, based on Most Current Big Data+Panel Ratings. “This Week” to

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March 27, 2026

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

“Nightline” ABC News’ “Nightline” is ranking No. 1 in Total Viewers (940,000), for the week of March 16, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, defeating NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” posted week-to-week gains in Total Viewers (+1% – 940,000 vs. 928,000) and Adults 25-54 (+2% – 135,000 vs. 132,000), drawing its largest overall audience in 5 weeks — since w/o 2/9/26. For the 3rd week in a row, “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+5% – 940,000 vs. 896,000) and Adults 18-49 (+14% – 87,000 vs. 76,000). On Thursday (3/19/26), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.059 million) in over 2 months — since 1/12/26. Season to date, “Nightline” (988,000) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (987,000) in Total Viewers. NOTE: On Friday (3/20/26), NBC’s “Seth Meyers” was retitled to “Seth Meyers-SM.” NBC’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). ABC News’ “Nightline

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March 25, 2026

A DEVOUT HUSBAND GOES FROM VICTIM TO PRIME MURDER SUSPECT — HIS WIFE’S SECRET RECORDING CHANGES EVERYTHING

On a Sunday morning in 2010, Nick and Heidi Firkus should have been getting ready to go to church. Instead, police received a series of distressed 911calls ― first from Heidi, then from Nick ― claiming that someone was breaking into their home. When they arrived on the scene, they discovered that Heidi had been shot dead, and Nick had a gunshot wound to the leg. As authorities began investigating, they discovered that not only was the couple in massive financial trouble, but they were also set to be evicted from their home the very next day. With no immediate leads, the case went cold, and Nick moved on to marry and have children with a woman named Rachel. Years pass with no updates to the case, and it seemed like life has gone back to normal for Nick … until Rachel found somethingin Nick’s sock drawer that changed everything she thought she knew about her husband on “20/20: Stranger In The House,” FRIDAY, MARCH 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu (Rebro

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March 20, 2026

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

“Nightline” ABC News’ “Nightline” is ranking No. 1 in Total Viewers (928,000) for the week of March 9, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, beating NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” For the 3rd week running, “Nightline” saw gains on the previous week in Total Viewers (+2% – 928,000 vs. 912,000), hitting a 4-week high — since w/o 2/9/26. “Nightline” saw year-to-year double-digit increases in Total Viewers (+10% – 928,000 vs. 845,000) and Adults 18-49 (+15% – 99,000 vs. 86,000). NOTE: On Friday (3/13/26), NBC’s “Seth Meyers” was retitled to “Seth Meyers-SM.” NBC’s weekly averages are based on four days (Monday-Thursday). ABC News’ “Nightline” is late-night television’s prestigious, award-winning news program featuring the most powerful, in-depth stories that shape our lives and the world around us. It is anchored by Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. Eman Varoqua is executive producer. The program airs weeknights from 12:35-1:05 a.m

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March 19, 2026

JUST DAYS AFTER UTAH MOM AND AUTHOR KOURI RICHINS IS FOUND GUILTY OF FATALLY POISONING HER HUSBAND, ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ AND ‘20/20’ REPORT ON THE DEADLY PLOT THAT LED TO HER CONVICTION

ABC News takes viewers inside the shocking story of Utah mother and children’s book author Kouri Richins, who has been accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl. With a timely trial that delivered explosive revelations and a verdict that stunned many, ABC News’ “IMPACT x Nightline” and “20/20” present a comprehensive look at the alleged murder plot, the high-stakes courtroom battle, and the complex portrait of a woman at the center of it all. THURSDAY, MARCH 19 IMPACT x Nightline: “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” (422) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Utah mom Kouri Richins was accused of lacing her husband’s cocktail with a deadly dose of fentanyl, then writing a children’s book about grief. Her trial had all the makings of a made-for-TV movie. Will she be found guilty Extended Logline: After Kouri Richins, a Utah mother, is accused of lacing her husband’s cocktail with a fatal dose of fentanyl, “IMPACT x Nightline” goes beyond the violent

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March 13, 2026

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

“NIGHTLINE” ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (912,000), for the week of March 2, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” For the second week in a row, “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+10% – 912,000 vs. 828,000), Adults 25-54 (+22% – 156,000 vs. 137,000) and Adults 18-49 (+14% – 120,000 vs. 98,000). In fact, “Nightline” delivered its best Adults 25-54 performance in 7 weeks and best delivery in Adults 18-49 in 9 weeks — since weeks of 1/12/26 and 12/29/25, respectively. “Nightline” saw year-to-year double-digit gains in Total Viewers (+11% – 912,000 vs. 822,000), Adults 25-54 (+15% – 156,000 vs. 136,000) and Adults 18-49 (+58% – 120,000 vs. 76,000). Season to date, “Nightline” (986,000) leads NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (+980,000) in Total Viewers. NOTE: On Friday (3/6/26), NBC’s “Seth Meyers” was retitled to “Seth Meyers-SM.” NBC’s w

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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

BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE CAPTURES THE MOMENTS AFTER A VETERAN FIREFIGHTER IS GUNNED DOWN IN HIS DRIVEWAY

A FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTE OVER CHILDREN PLAYING TURNS DEADLY WITH A MOTHER OF FOUR SHOT DEAD

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

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

A DEVOUT HUSBAND GOES FROM VICTIM TO PRIME MURDER SUSPECT — HIS WIFE’S SECRET RECORDING CHANGES EVERYTHING

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

JUST DAYS AFTER UTAH MOM AND AUTHOR KOURI RICHINS IS FOUND GUILTY OF FATALLY POISONING HER HUSBAND, ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ AND ‘20/20’ REPORT ON THE DEADLY PLOT THAT LED TO HER CONVICTION

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

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