20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
20/20 (Season 0)
Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death? (Episode 1)
Is America Number 1? (Episode 2)
Air date: 1999-09-19
Overview: Is America Number 1? And if so, number 1 in what? Government? Economy? Culture? What makes a country prosperous? Democracy? The U.S. and India both have democracy, but only one is prosperous. Natural resources? Hong Kong and the U.S. are both prosperous, but only one is rich in natural resources. John Stossel argues that what makes a country prosperous is rule of law and economic freedom.
You Can't Say That! (Episode 3)
Love, Lust, and Marriage (Episode 4)
The Mystery of Happiness (Episode 5)
The Trouble With Lawyers (Episode 6)
Junk Science: What You Know That May Not Be So (Episode 7)
Freeloaders (Episode 8)
Greed (Episode 9)
Sex, Drugs and Consenting Adults (Episode 10)
John Stossel Goes to Washington (Episode 11)
Tampering with Nature (Episode 12)
Sick in America (Episode 13)
John Stossel's Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics (Episode 14)
Air date: 2008-10-17
Why Don't Kids Have a Voice? (Episode 15)
Stupid in America (Episode 16)
Scared Stiff: Worried in America (Episode 17)
The Age of Consent (Episode 18)
Air date: 2008-03-14
Bailouts and Bull (Episode 19)
Enough! (Episode 20)
The Blame Game: Are We a Country of Victims? (Episode 21)
You Can't Even Talk About It (Episode 22)
Air date: 2009-05-08
Overview: Should a business be able to pay pregnant women less? Why should taxpayers foot the bill for search and rescue operations for people who take foolish risks? If Miss California can enhance her body with implants, why can't an athlete enhance his body with steroids? Isn't it about time for America to give less money to the elderly? John Stossel takes a look at taboo subjects we can't talk about in America.
Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity (Episode 23)
Air date: 2004-01-23
Overview: Can going out in the cold give you a cold? Is life getting worse? Can money buy happiness? You may be among the many who would answer yes to these questions. You'd be wrong. There are a lot of popularly held beliefs out there that simply aren't true. Yet the media tend to report on many of them as though they were hard facts.
Myths, Lies, and Nasty Behavior (Episode 24)
Air date: 2006-10-17
Mad About Oscar with Katie Couric (Episode 25)
Air date: 2013-02-20
The Unabomber (Episode 26) 10.0
Air date: 1998-05-04
Overview: About the case of Ted Kaczynski
Alex Trebek, Remembered (Episode 27)
Air date: 2020-11-08
Overview: The life and legacy of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, including Robin Roberts' interview with Trebek when he first revealed his cancer diagnosis, a behind-the-scenes look at "Jeopardy" and footage of Trebek's early start on television.
Something's Coming - West Side Story (Episode 28)
Air date: 2020-12-05
Overview: A step inside the new "West Side Story", from director Steven Spielberg, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, and discussions with Puerto Ricans on the role this story has had on their lives.
Secret Life of Diddy - A Special Edition of 20/20" (Episode 29)
Air date: 2024-10-09
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: The allegations of violence and sexual assault could send Diddy to prison for the rest of his life with wide-reaching repercussions. New reporting and new details are unveiled in the special as the allegations of his alleged criminal enterprise, involving "freak offs," drugs and sex trafficking, continue to come to light.
Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story (Episode 30)
Air date: 2024-11-03
Operation Babylift: The 50-Year Journey (Episode 31)
Air date: 2025-05-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The special focused on the personal stories of Vietnamese orphans who were airlifted to the US as part of Operation Babylift and their reunions with those involved in the mission 50 years later
The American Pope Leo XIV (Episode 32)
Air date: 2025-05-09
The Verdict (Episode 33)
Air date: 2025-06-18
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: KAREN READ: THE VERDICT' FEATURES ALL-NEW DETAILS AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS REGARDING THE CASE AGAINST THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF ONE OF THE MOST-TALKED-ABOUT TRIALS, MOMENTS AFTER A VERDICT IS REACHED IN HER SECOND TRIAL ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman Reports on the Fierce Debate Surrounding the Tragic Death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe When He Is Found Outside During an Epic Boston Blizzard
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