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ABC has made it official. The network has renewed 20/20 for a 48th year and the 2025-26 TV season. The 47th season is still airing.
A primetime news series airing on the ABC television network, the 20/20 TV show is anchored by journalists David Muir and Deborah Roberts. The long-form newsmagazine program, created by Roone Arledge in June 1978, combines investigative news reports with human interest stories and other features. Episodes include character-driven true-crime mysteries, newsmaker interviews, investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. The venerable series’ name is derived from the 20/20 measurement of visual acuity.
The 47th season of 20/20 averages a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.47 million viewers (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM). Compared to season 46, that’s down by 22% in the demo and down by 10% in viewership.
The show will continue to air on Friday nights. A premiere date for season 48 is expected to be announced sometime this summer.
What do you think? Are you a regular viewer of this venerable ABC series? Are you glad 20/20 has been renewed for a 48th season?
