Nightline

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  • 2010
  • 44 Seasons
  • 5.8  (341)

ABC's late night news program, Nightline, continues to hold the number one time slot. Once resistant to change, the show's producers expertly balance media demands while still honoring the program's traditions. Built on the solid foundation of offering viewers a "mix of investigative journalism and interviews", the new Nightline had a daunting task ahead of them. Today news is available 24/7. How does a news program steeped in tradition keep up in today's news world? Nightline created balance by giving its viewers a multi-anchor, multi-subject format that engages the viewer through social media outlets. These changes still hold strong to its thirty-two year goal to keep America informed. Nightline began as a special report program regarding The Iran Hostage Crisis in November 1979. The news program revolved around one subject. As the crisis wore on, the show began to count the days with its American viewers. At the end of the 144-day affair, Ted Koppel, a former ABC News State Department Correspondent, held the anchor position until he retired in 2005. Good ratings showed, America's interested for in depth, simple format of the 25-minute program. Attempts to change the format failed in its early days. After Ted Koppel retired in 2005, Nightline once again felt pressure to renew the show. Program directors realized the need to expand the program. The anchor team of Bill Weir, Cynthia McFadden and Terry Moran cover all news subjects with expertise. Each anchor holds numerous awards in journalism and reporting. Bill Weir focuses on global issues. He followed stories in Iran and Iraq; The Japanese Tsunami of 2011 and Chilean Miner Tragedy. Cynthia McFadden's journalistic interest is on human rights and legal topics. Her resume includes familiar topics as the O.J. Simpson trials and The Bosnian War Crimes. Former White House Chief Correspondent, Terry Moran, is the show's political consultant out of Washington D.C. Moran interviews political figures and discusses topics relevant to viewer concerns. The well-rounded anchor team of Nightline, keeps America up to date with expert journalistic flair. Nightline's choice to jump on the social network bandwagon opened up an interactive world between staff and viewers. Set up on both Twitter and Facebook in 2009, Nightline now has a million Twitter followers and over 80,000 Facebook likes. Both pages bubble with viewer comments. The social network popularity gives viewers a voice and interactive freedom. ABC's Nightline continues a rise in ratings, while holding the number one spot for its time slot. The show's anchor team and investigative reporting, continues the tradition of delivering a mix of investigative journalism and current updated news to its late night viewers.

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Mon, May 8, 2023
91. Mon, May 8, 2023
May 9, 2023
Texas mall shooting survivors recount fleeing for lives; E. Jean Carroll rape case against Trump winds down
Fri, May 5, 2023
90. Fri, May 5, 2023
May 6, 2023
UK prepares for coronation of King Charles III; Steve Aoki opens up about latest tour: 'I hate the complacent life'
Thu, May 4, 2023
89. Thu, May 4, 2023
May 5, 2023
Proud Boys' ex-leader guilty in Jan. 6 role; 'Drill Rap:' The rise of hip hop's most violent subgenre
Wed, May 3, 2023
88. Wed, May 3, 2023
May 4, 2023
Parents of teen who took own life speak after school says it 'fell tragically short'; Minka Kelly says she hopes people will 'feel seen' reading her new memoir
Tue, May 2, 2023
87. Tue, May 2, 2023
May 3, 2023
Writer's strike puts Hollywood in costly limbo; Anne Frank's guardian angel gets spotlight in new miniseries
Mon, May 1, 2023
86. Mon, May 1, 2023
May 2, 2023
Weight loss patients eagerly await Ozempic, Mounjaro FDA update; Deborah Roberts shares how her favorite teachers made a deep impact; Stars shine at Met Gala
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
85. Fri, Apr 28, 2023
April 29, 2023
Nicole Lynn: The trailblazing sports agent behind the most lucrative contract in NFL history; Judy Blume, Rachel McAdams discuss film adaptation of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret'
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
84. Thu, Apr 27, 2023
April 28, 2023
'Almond mom' trend sparks conversations about diet culture; 'Almond mom' trend sparks conversations about diet culture; Jerry Springer dead at 79
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
83. Wed, Apr 26, 2023
April 27, 2023
The intersection of policing, race, autism; Officer aims to improve policing within autistic community
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
82. Tue, Apr 25, 2023
April 26, 2023
Ed Sheeran takes the stand over 'Thinking out Loud' suit; 'Bad Cinderella's' Linedy Genao talks representation on stage; Remembering calypso music legend Harry Belafonte
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
81. Mon, Apr 24, 2023
April 25, 2023
Danny Masterson defense asks Leah Remini to be removed from court as retrial starts; Finola Hughes lauds 'General Hospital' staying power as soap opera marks 60 years
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
80. Fri, Apr 21, 2023
April 22, 2023
Harm reduction group hits Coachella with Fentanyl test strips and Narcan; Water troubles in rural Louisiana, deepen infrastructure crisis; Checkmate, the great chess scandal
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
79. Thu, Apr 20, 2023
April 21, 2023
The Children of the Water, Part 1: Starvation amid heavy floods in South Sudan; The Children of the Water, Part 2: Deadly conflict hinders humanitarian aid
Wed, Apr 19, 2023
78. Wed, Apr 19, 2023
April 20, 2023
More than 2.2 million Americans hit hard by US water crisis; Jake Gyllenhaal examines Afghanistan's toll in new film
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
77. Tue, Apr 18, 2023
April 19, 2023
Fox News abruptly settles defamation case; Shooting of Black teen who went to wrong address galvanizes community; Senate republicans release new report investigating origins of COVID
Mon, Apr 17, 2023
76. Mon, Apr 17, 2023
April 18, 2023
Alabama mass shooting survivor speaks from hospital bed; Jewish community grapples with Holocaust education amid rising antisemitism
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
75. Fri, Apr 14, 2023
April 15, 2023
New details revealed about CashApp founder's murder; Muscle dysmorphia awareness on the rise as men struggle with 'strong' body image
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
74. Thu, Apr 13, 2023
April 14, 2023
21-year-old suspect arrested in connection with intelligence docs leak; Blac Chyna opens up about undoing cosmetic work amid rise in explant surgery
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
73. Wed, Apr 12, 2023
April 13, 2023
Governor's proposed pardon over convicted protest murderer draws ire; 'City of Hope' HIV patient opens up about rare remission
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
72. Tue, Apr 11, 2023
April 12, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell trial gets underway with harrowing testimony; Owen Wilson discusses his latest role as Bob Ross-inspired TV artist in 'Paint'
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
71. Mon, Apr 10, 2023
April 11, 2023
Tennessee legislators speak out after controversial ousting; Chris Tucker injects fresh 'Air' in new drama
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
70. Fri, Apr 7, 2023
April 8, 2023
VP Kamala Harris meets with ousted Tennessee lawmakers; Brooke Shields looks back on childhood roles through new lens; Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson discuss their new children's book
Thu, Apr 6, 2023
69. Thu, Apr 6, 2023
April 7, 2023
Jeremy Renner discusses road to recovery after harrowing snowplow accident; Ellie Goulding on new album: 'Nobody was in the mood to write ballads'
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
68. Wed, Apr 5, 2023
April 6, 2023
Trump deepfakes on social media prompt warnings of AI risks; 'It means a lot': Phillipa Soo on Asian representation in 'One True Loves'
Tue, Apr 4, 2023
67. Tue, Apr 4, 2023
April 5, 2023
Trump becomes first president to be indicted on criminal charges; Jonathan Karl, Dan Abrams discuss Trump indictment
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
62. Tue, Mar 28, 2023
March 29, 2023
Nashville shooting suspect legally bought guns: Cops; Whitney Houston's family reflect on her new album, legacy
Mon, Mar 22, 2023
61. Mon, Mar 22, 2023
March 28, 2023
Shooting at The Covenant School; Mississippi towns destroyed as violent tornado rips through region; Taylor Swift fans take Ticketmaster fiasco to court
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
60. Fri, Mar 24, 2023
March 25, 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash case; 'Recess Therapy' gives internet wholesome relief from world's woes
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
59. Thu, Mar 23, 2023
March 24, 2023
Congress grills TikTok CEO as app faces possible US ban; Man says he formed romantic attachment with AI chatbot — and he's not alone
Wed, Mar 22, 2023
58. Wed, Mar 22, 2023
March 23, 2023
Murdaugh case raises new questions on 2015 murder; Miami crime jump has tourists, residents on edge; Ranch flavored ice cream goes viral
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
57. Tue, Mar 21, 2023
March 22, 2023
The hunt for COVID's origins continues, three years into the pandemic; How Zach Braff's own struggle with grief inspired 'A Good Person'
Mon, Mar 20, 2023
56. Mon, Mar 20, 2023
March 21, 2023
Iraq 20 years later: 3 vets reflect on the war they fought; Iraq 20 years later: Petraeus weighs in
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
55. Fri, Mar 17, 2023
March 18, 2023
Implant removal patients talk candidly about surgeries; Tone Death: Loss & Hip-Hop
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
54. Thu, Mar 16, 2023
March 17, 2023
Exclusive: Inside the mind behind ChatGPT; Selena Gomez pushes back on body shaming attacks; Paris Hilton in her own words
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
53. Wed, Mar 15, 2023
March 16, 2023
Federal judge weighs FDA abortion pill case that may restrict access nationwide; Olympic runner Kara Goucher speaks out about coach's alleged sexual assault
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
52. Tue, Mar 14, 2023
March 15, 2023
Paris Hilton takes back her story; Uvalde moms find strength in shared grief
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
51. Mon, Mar 13, 2023
March 14, 2023
'Everything Everywhere' dominates history-making Oscars; US government seized the assets of two failing banks; Christina Ricci 'can't wait' to see reaction to 2nd season of 'Yellowjackets'
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
50. Fri, Mar 10, 2023
March 11, 2023
Kristin Smart's killer sentenced; Who's going to win big on Oscar night?
Thu, Mar 9, 2023
49. Thu, Mar 9, 2023
March 10, 2023
Why George Santos and other public figures lie; Inside Imagine Dragons' meteoric rise to fame
Wed, Mar 8, 2023
48. Wed, Mar 8, 2023
March 9, 2023
String of air scares prompts federal probe; Adam Lambert brings the 'High Drama'; India's Holi festival of color
Tue, Mar 7, 2023
47. Tue, Mar 7, 2023
March 8, 2023
Brazen kidnapping of 4 Americans who crossed into Mexico from Texas; Hair straightening products subject of federal lawsuit; Sarah Ferguson reflects on new book, new era of the Royal family
Mon, Mar 6, 2023
46. Mon, Mar 6, 2023
March 7, 2023
Chris Rock strikes back with comedy one year after infamous Oscars slap; Researchers warn of social media overuse among kids
Fri, Mar 3, 2023
45. Fri, Mar 3, 2023
March 4, 2023
Tom Giardi arraigned on federal fraud charges; Tom Sizemore dead at 61; Coco Rocha looks to guide new models with boot camp
Thu, Mar 2, 2023
44. Thu, Mar 2, 2023
March 3, 2023
Verdict reached in Alex Murdaugh trial; Easter Island facing threats from climate change, plastic garbage; 'Top Model' contestants talk show's legacy amid social media backlash
Wed, Mar 1, 2023
43. Wed, Mar 1, 2023
March 2, 2023
Murdaugh trial captivates true crime obsessed as closing arguments begin; Fisk University gymnastics team makes history
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
42. Tue, Feb 28, 2023
March 1, 2023
East Palestine residents face uncertainty amid political firestorm; 'Real Housewives' star Garcelle Beauvais discusses new movie 'Black Girl Missing'
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
41. Mon, Feb 27, 2023
February 28, 2023
Weinstein Jane Doe comes forward after crucial conviction; Kylie Jenner opens up about post-partum struggles
Fri, Feb 24, 2023
40. Fri, Feb 24, 2023
February 25, 2023
Biden opens up with David Muir on Russia, Ohio, 2024; Revelations from President Biden's historic trip to Kyiv and why he made the journey
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
39. Thu, Feb 23, 2023
February 24, 2023
One year under siege in Ukraine, Part 1: Children of the war; Ukraine marks one year of war, Part 2: In their own words
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
38. Wed, Feb 22, 2023
February 23, 2023
High demand for diabetes drugs leading to critical disparities for patients; Media stars reunite to honor first Black-owned TV station
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
37. Tue, Feb 21, 2023
February 22, 2023
New Hulu doc explores use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence; Penn Badgley's remarks reignite debate over onscreen intimacy
Mon, Feb 20, 2023
36. Mon, Feb 20, 2023
February 21, 2023
Teen's death puts spotlight on escalating bullying trends; Jane Lynch returns to 'Party Down' after a decade wait
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
30. Fri, Feb 10, 2023
February 11, 2023
Searching beyond hope after devastating earthquake; Earthquake devastation, the latest from Turkey, Syria
Thu, Feb 9, 2023
29. Thu, Feb 9, 2023
February 10, 2023
Super Bowl QB reflects on historic moment for Black players; The Jonas Brothers talk new album and two decades of stardom; First Chicana indigenous woman to be named marquee artist for the Super Bowl
Wed, Feb 8, 2023
28. Wed, Feb 8, 2023
February 9, 2023
Lawrence Ray victims speak out; LeBron James crowned new NBA all-time scoring king; Madonna claps back against ageism, misogyny
Tue, Feb 7, 2023
27. Tue, Feb 7, 2023
February 8, 2023
Tyre Nichols' Family Watches Biden Deliver State of Union Address; Chris Christie, Donna Brazile discuss State of the Union
Mon, Feb 6, 2023
26. Mon, Feb 6, 2023
February 7, 2023
Moms take on Snapchat over teen fentanyl deaths
Fri, Feb 3, 2023
25. Fri, Feb 3, 2023
February 4, 2023
'Kill or Be Killed?' Part 1: The investigation; 'Kill or Be Killed?' Part 2: The trial
Thu, Feb 2, 2023
24. Thu, Feb 2, 2023
February 3, 2023
Football City, USA: Inside the town that churns out NFL players; Anna Kendrick gets personal in new drama; Boris Johnson praises US for role in Ukraine Russia conflict
Wed, Feb 1, 2023
23. Wed, Feb 1, 2023
February 2, 2023
A life cut short, remembering Tyre Nichols as he is laid to rest; Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein talk about 'shrinking' for new show; Segregation on the Las Vegas Strip
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
22. Tue, Jan 31, 2023
February 1, 2023
Charges formally filed in fatal 'Rust' shooting reveal new details; Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek bring the heat in third 'Magic Mike'; Super Bowl halftime secrets, countdown to Rihanna
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
21. Mon, Jan 30, 2023
January 31, 2023
Investigators probe more officers, EMTs in Tyre Nichols' death; Jinger Duggar Vuolo says she breaks free from her strict upbringing
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
20. Fri, Jan 27, 2023
January 28, 2023
Justice for Tyre Nichols; Life of Tyre Nichols is tragically cut short at the hands of police
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
19. Thu, Jan 26, 2023
January 27, 2023
Officers charged in Tyre Nichols death; The year that crypto broke: How trillions of dollars were lost; Linsey Davis takes a look at the "big ways" we're the same in new kid's book
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
18. Wed, Jan 25, 2023
January 26, 2023
NY AG investigating MSG for use of facial recognition to ban attendees; 'The 1619 Project' takes a look at slavery's lasting effects; Paris Hilton announces birth of first child
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
17. Tue, Jan 24, 2023
January 25, 2023
2 California communities reeling after back-to-back mass shootings; Taylor Swift Ticketmaster drama takes center stage on Capitol Hill; Oscar Firsts
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
16. Mon, Jan 23, 2023
January 24, 2023
Monterey mass shooting leaves AAPI community stunned; Man who disarmed Monterey shooter opens up
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
15. Fri, Jan 20, 2023
January 21, 2023
'What the little girl saw' Part 1: Police find bloody murder scene; 'What the little girl saw' Part 2: Suspect opens up
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
14. Thu, Jan 19, 2023
January 20, 2023
Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' armorer to be charged with involuntary manslaughter; Kristin Chenoweth shares what inspired her new book; Real Housewives star Jennifer Shah sentenced to prison
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
13. Wed, Jan 18, 2023
January 19, 2023
Mom believes Apple AirTag led to son's murder amid mounting safety concerns; One family's story of courage and survival chronicled in new documentary
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
12. Tue, Jan 17, 2023
January 18, 2023
The Chrisleys begin prison sentences for fraud, tax evasion; 'Talking' pets make a big splash on social media
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
11. Mon, Jan 16, 2023
January 17, 2023
Biden faces mounting scrutiny, political fallout over classified docs; Meet the 12-year-old star behind the unsettling persona of 'M3GAN'; New milestone for Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
10. Fri, Jan 13, 2023
January 14, 2023
'Horror in Idaho:' Friends, family of victims speak out; Chelsea Handler gives an inside look at her 'Revolution'
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
9. Thu, Jan 12, 2023
January 13, 2023
Lisa Marie Presley dead at 54; School shooting raises new questions about gun safety
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
8. Wed, Jan 11, 2023
January 12, 2023
Why thousands of nurses in NYC are striking; 'Property Brothers' share advice amid changing real estate market
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
7. Tue, Jan 10, 2023
January 11, 2023
Andrew Tate's arrest shines a light on toxic masculinity; Gabby Giffords says she's 'optimistic' about work to curb gun violence; NBA teammates advocate for mental health issues
Mon, Jan 9, 2023
6. Mon, Jan 9, 2023
January 10, 2023
Prince Harry opens up: Part 1- Royal rift; Prince Harry opens up: Part 2- Royal fallout
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
5. Fri, Jan 6, 2023
January 7, 2023
Kevin McCarthy elected US Speaker of the House; 'Real Housewives' star Jennifer Shah sentenced in telemarketing scheme
Tue, Jan 3, 2022
2. Tue, Jan 3, 2022
January 4, 2023
Suspect in Idaho murders makes first court appearance; George Santos' work, education lies shroud House win
Description

ABC's late night news program, Nightline, continues to hold the number one time slot. Once resistant to change, the show's producers expertly balance media demands while still honoring the program's traditions. Built on the solid foundation of offering viewers a "mix of investigative journalism and interviews", the new Nightline had a daunting task ahead of them. Today news is available 24/7. How does a news program steeped in tradition keep up in today's news world? Nightline created balance by giving its viewers a multi-anchor, multi-subject format that engages the viewer through social media outlets. These changes still hold strong to its thirty-two year goal to keep America informed.

Nightline began as a special report program regarding The Iran Hostage Crisis in November 1979. The news program revolved around one subject. As the crisis wore on, the show began to count the days with its American viewers. At the end of the 144-day affair, Ted Koppel, a former ABC News State Department Correspondent, held the anchor position until he retired in 2005. Good ratings showed, America's interested for in depth, simple format of the 25-minute program. Attempts to change the format failed in its early days. After Ted Koppel retired in 2005, Nightline once again felt pressure to renew the show.

Program directors realized the need to expand the program. The anchor team of Bill Weir, Cynthia McFadden and Terry Moran cover all news subjects with expertise. Each anchor holds numerous awards in journalism and reporting. Bill Weir focuses on global issues. He followed stories in Iran and Iraq; The Japanese Tsunami of 2011 and Chilean Miner Tragedy. Cynthia McFadden's journalistic interest is on human rights and legal topics. Her resume includes familiar topics as the O.J. Simpson trials and The Bosnian War Crimes. Former White House Chief Correspondent, Terry Moran, is the show's political consultant out of Washington D.C. Moran interviews political figures and discusses topics relevant to viewer concerns. The well-rounded anchor team of Nightline, keeps America up to date with expert journalistic flair.

Nightline's choice to jump on the social network bandwagon opened up an interactive world between staff and viewers. Set up on both Twitter and Facebook in 2009, Nightline now has a million Twitter followers and over 80,000 Facebook likes. Both pages bubble with viewer comments. The social network popularity gives viewers a voice and interactive freedom. ABC's Nightline continues a rise in ratings, while holding the number one spot for its time slot. The show's anchor team and investigative reporting, continues the tradition of delivering a mix of investigative journalism and current updated news to its late night viewers.

Nightline is a series that is currently running and has 44 seasons (3436 episodes). The series first aired on April 29, 2010.

Where to Watch Nightline

Nightline is available for streaming on the ABC News website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Nightline on demand at and ABC.

  • Premiere Date
    April 29, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (341)