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‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE: UNDER HIS SPELL’ TAKES VIEWERS INSIDE THE INFAMOUS NXIVM CULT, STREAMING THURSDAY, DEC. 4, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, DEC. 4 IMPACT x Nightline: “Under His Spell” (411) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Shadowy cult leader Keith Raniere abused dozens of women, even having some branded. Now, a former Hollywood actress shares how she became both victim and perpetrator inside his cult, NXIVM, detailing her own abuse and the harm she inflicted. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on the infamous NXIVM cult, founded by Keith Raniere and known for blackmailing, sexually abusing and manipulating women for over two decades. Now, “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang speaks with three former members of NXIVM after one of its top leaders, Allison Mack, was recently released from prison. Mack, once a rising Hollywood star, bares all in two podcasts, sharing her dark story of indoctrination and her role in recruiting and abusing other women. The episode explores how Mack grappled with the harm she inflicted and the psychological grip of cult leader Keith Raniere. Hear firsthand accounts f

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November 12, 2025

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE: FINDING THE LOUVRE JEWELS’ TAKES VIEWERS INSIDE THE RECENT THEFT AND THE WORLD OF HIGH-STAKES HEISTS, STREAMING THURSDAY, NOV. 13, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, NOV. 13 IMPACT x Nightline: “Finding The Louvre Jewels” (410) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: From the streets of Paris to the diamond capital of the world, former thieves detail the thrill of a heist, and a former Fed takes viewers inside a sting. New intel about how $100 million of crown jewels were stolen and the lengths to find them. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates how $100 million worth of crown jewels vanished and the global hunt to recover them. The episode takes viewers inside the minds of art thieves and elite investigators. Hear from convicted former thieves on how they would have pulled off the ultimate score and the founder of the FBI’s art crime team, who shares never-before-seen video of a sting operation to recover a $35 million Rembrandt. Plus, relive the infamous 2003 Antwerp diamond heist with the cops who investigated it and the diamond brokers who lived through it. The Inside Scoop: “IMPACT x Nightline: Finding The Louvre Jewe

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November 5, 2025

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER THE MAKING OF THE NEW HULU LIMITED SERIES ‘MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY,’ AND THE REAL-LIFE EVENTS THAT BROUGHT DOWN A FAMILY DYNASTY, STREAMING THURSDAY, NOV. 6, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, NOV. 6 IMPACT x Nightline: “Making of a Murdaugh” (409) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: It was a web of deception, lies and murder that brought down a family dynasty. Inside the making of the Hulu series “Murdaugh: Death in the Family.” Extended Logline: It was a web of deception, lies and murder that would bring down a family dynasty. Years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife and son on their sprawling South Carolina estate, the fascination with the case and family endures. “IMPACT x Nightline: Making of a Murdaugh” takes viewers behind the scenes of the hit Hulu series “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” that’s inspired by real events. This episode features “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang’s recent interviews with the series’ cast and creators, who discuss recreating the shocking story, and includes new commentary from a renowned criminologist and a leading legal analyst who offer fresh insight into the unbelievable case. The Inside Scoop: “IMPA

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October 30, 2025

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO INVESTIGATE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 30, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, OCT. 30 IMPACT x Nightline: “Back From The Dead” (408) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: What if death isn’t the end? Paranormal investigators and near-death “experiencers” claim there’s more beyond this life. From documenting spirits of the dead to stories of crossing over, explore the fascination with what happens in the afterlife. Extended Logline: In this Halloween edition of “IMPACT x Nightline,” correspondent Ashan Singh explores the deep cultural fascination with horror, ghost stories and what happens after death. The episode features new interviews with near-death “experiencers” like country singer Gabby Mooney and references high-profile brushes with death, including actor Jeremy Renner’s 2023 snowplow accident. Singh travels to the allegedly haunted town of Globe, Arizona, where he joins paranormal investigators inside the infamous 1910 Gila County Jail. There, he says he experiences spine-tingling moments and reports on firsthand accounts from those who cla

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October 22, 2025

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER MURDER AT 2025 ANNUAL BURNING MAN FESTIVAL, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 23, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, OCT. 23 IMPACT x Nightline: “Burning Man: Death in the Desert” (407) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: A man with a fatal stab wound to his neck is found at the Burning Man gathering on the night of the symbolic burn, shocking this art and music community in the Nevada desert. Exclusive interviews include members of the victim’s camp and police. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates a shocking homicide that took place at the 2025 Burning Man festival, where nearly 80,000 attendees gathered in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for a week of art, community and radical self-expression. During the ritualistic burning of “The Man” — a massive wooden figure set ablaze at the conclusion of the festival — 37-year-old attendee Vadim Kruglov was fatally stabbed by an unidentified person. Law enforcement discovered his body at the scene, and now, his friends, family and fellow “burners” are left asking: How, and why, did this happen? The Inside Scoop: “IMPACT x Nightline

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October 15, 2025

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER PAROLE BID FOR 77-YEAR-OLD MANSON CULT KILLER, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 16, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, OCT. 16 IMPACT x Nightline: “Evil: Manson Killers Freed?” (406) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Should the Manson killers go free? The Manson Family cult is back in the headlines decades after they brutally murdered seven people. One killer is already free, and another is hoping for parole. Victims’ families explain why they are still a danger to society. Extended Logline: Should the Manson killers ever walk free? The infamous Manson cult is back in the headlines once again. Decades after Charles Manson and his followers brutally murdered seven people, 77-year-old Patricia Krenwinkel, one of the women convicted in the killings, has been recommended for parole. With cult member Leslie Van Houten already released, Krenwinkel hopes to be the second Manson family member to gain her freedom. “IMPACT x Nightline” speaks with Sharon Tate’s sister and reports on the controversy over whether any of the killers should be released, and if they are still a danger to society. Th

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October 8, 2025

‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER THE BLACK MARKET OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 9, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 IMPACT x Nightline: “The Dark Shot: Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs” (405) – Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: As more people take GLP-1s, the so-called “skinny shots,” a black market of fakes and counterfeits grows. Reality stars Dolores Catania and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace speak to Juju Chang as “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates illicit weight loss drugs. Extended Logline: As name-brand GLP-1s like Ozempic, Moujaro, Wegovy and Zepbound continue to be popular, some who can’t get prescriptions or can’t afford the costly price of the name-brand drugs are turning to unlicensed online sellers. “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang speaks with British reality TV star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and others about the prevalence and dangers of counterfeit GLP1s on the black market, and “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania opens up about taking genuine GLP1s and why she “wants to take them forever.” The Inside Scoop: ABC News Studios’ “IMPACT x Nightline: The Dark Sh

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October 2, 2025

DISNEY+ AND HULU NOW STREAMING ‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE,’ FEATURING GRAMMY® WINNER NE-YO

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 IMPACT x Nightline: “Ne-Yo: My Four Girlfriends” (404) – Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: GRAMMY winner Ne-Yo and his four girlfriends made headlines when he announced their polyamorous relationship. “IMPACT x Nightline” sits down with the artist to discuss his relationship and also explores the polyamorous lifestyle, visiting a speed dating event and speaking to a longtime throuple. Extended Logline: This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang sits down with GRAMMY Award-winning singer Ne-Yo to discuss his polyamorous lifestyle as he navigates his relationships with four girlfriends. The episode also features a Colorado throuple who share their polyamorous experience through a social media account called “Camp Throuple.” Finally, cameras are inside a poly speed dating event. The Inside Scoop: ABC News Studios’ “IMPACT x Nightline: Ne-Yo: My Four Girlfriends” begins streaming on Thursday, Oct. 2, on Disney+ and Hulu. The episode, led by “

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September 25, 2025

IMPACT x Nightline: Truly Lionel Richie: A Conversation with Robin Roberts (9/25)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 IMPACT x Nightline: “Truly Lionel Richie: A Conversation with Robin Roberts” (403) – Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: Lionel Richie shares the love, loss and lessons that shaped him into the man he is today from The Commodores to global stardom. In a candid conversation with Robin Roberts, Richie reflects on his transformative six-decade career. Extended Logline: This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the life and career of legendary musician Lionel Richie. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sits down exclusively with Richie to talk about his new memoir, “Truly”; life growing up in Tuskegee, Alabama; his rise to fame with The Commodores and their painful breakup; his journey as a solo artist; and what he calls the scandal of his century. An inspiration across generations, Richie talks about enjoying time with his growing family and his role as a mentor on “American Idol.” As he reflects on the choices made throughout his career and personal life,

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September 17, 2025

IMPACT x Nightline: Secrets of Sorority Rush (9/18)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 IMPACT x Nightline: “Secrets of Sorority Rush” (402) – Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: In the competitive world of sorority rush, mothers and daughters may have a secret weapon: rush coaches. From the thousands of dollars spent to the pressure and heartbreak, from alpha to zeta, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to seek a bid. Inside the Episode: ABC News Studios’ “IMPACT x Nightline: Secrets of Sorority Rush” begins streaming on Thursday, Sept. 18, on Disney+ and In the new episode, ABC News correspondent Stephanie Ramos takes viewers inside the high-stakes world of sorority recruitment at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Mississippi, where thousands of young women vie for coveted bids each year. Ramos speaks with sorority hopefuls and their mothers about the excitement, pressure, and often staggering costs tied to the process. To provide expert insight, “IMPACT x Nightline” interviews rush coaches Leslie Cunningham, founder of Sor

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Impact X Nightline

Releases

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE: UNDER HIS SPELL’ TAKES VIEWERS INSIDE THE INFAMOUS NXIVM CULT, STREAMING THURSDAY, DEC. 4, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE: FINDING THE LOUVRE JEWELS’ TAKES VIEWERS INSIDE THE RECENT THEFT AND THE WORLD OF HIGH-STAKES HEISTS, STREAMING THURSDAY, NOV. 13, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER THE MAKING OF THE NEW HULU LIMITED SERIES ‘MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY,’ AND THE REAL-LIFE EVENTS THAT BROUGHT DOWN A FAMILY DYNASTY, STREAMING THURSDAY, NOV. 6, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO INVESTIGATE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 30, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER MURDER AT 2025 ANNUAL BURNING MAN FESTIVAL, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 23, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER PAROLE BID FOR 77-YEAR-OLD MANSON CULT KILLER, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 16, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE’ TO COVER THE BLACK MARKET OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS, STREAMING THURSDAY, OCT. 9, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

DISNEY+ AND HULU NOW STREAMING ‘IMPACT x NIGHTLINE,’ FEATURING GRAMMY® WINNER NE-YO

IMPACT x Nightline: Truly Lionel Richie: A Conversation with Robin Roberts (9/25)

IMPACT x Nightline: Secrets of Sorority Rush (9/18)

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