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How long can this venerable newsmagazine last? Has the Dateline TV show been cancelled or renewed for a 29th season on NBC in 2020-21? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Dateline NBC season 29. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A news magazine airing on the NBC television network, Dateline NBC covers stories ranging from mysteries to documentaries and in-depth investigations. Anchor Lester Holt is joined by NBC correspondents like Andrea Canning, Hoda Kotb, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy. Contributing anchors include Willie Geist, Natalie Morales, Meredith Vieira, Kate Snow, and Craig Melvin.
Season 28 Ratings
The Friday editions of the 28th season of Dateline NBC are averaging a 0.54 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.48 million viewers. Compared to the Friday episodes of season 27, that’s down by 4% in the demo and up by 4% in viewership.
The Monday editions of the 28th season of Dateline NBC are averaging a 0.50 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.25 million viewers. Compared to the Monday episodes of season 27, that’s down by 19% in the demo and down by 12% in viewership.
Find out how Dateline stacks up against other NBC TV shows.
Dateline has been renewed for a 29th season which will debut September 25, 2020. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Telly’s Take
With a long-running news program like this, cancellation is far less likely than changing up the anchor and/or correspondents or otherwise shaking up the format. Once again, I’m sure that Dateline will be renewed for another next year. Subscribe for free updates on any Dateline NBC cancellation or renewal news.
6/18/20 update: Dateline has been renewed for a 29th season.
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What do you think? Are you glad Dateline has been renewed for season 29? Will this news magazine TV series ever be cancelled?
Please turn down the loud music!!! It’s too loud and you can’t hear the talking!!!
So happy Dateline has been renewed!
Love the show! Hope it stays on for a long time.
Absolutely essential TV. So much danger out there that young people must be aware of. Dateline does a riveting job of educating us on what to look out for. Thank you, NBC, for this fabulous public service.
Dateline is “must-see” TV. What a great way to see what dangers lurk out there–especially for young people, who might be untutored in the ways of the personality-disordered. Thank you, NBC, for providing this fantastic and riveting public service.
I’m glad its renewed….
I have one big complaint the background music is so loud you can’t hear what the host is saying…please fix it we love the show
Please do not cancel Dateline. I love watching this show and have for years. Please continue with it.
I love Dateline and can’t imagine it no longer being televised on Friday nights. However, I wish that it would not post the episode is new when in fact it is not. I also wish they would televise more NEW episodes it appears that Keith Morrison is the main preson that brings most of the new episodes. With that being said, I still watch Dateline every time I find it on regardless of time of day, repeat or not and regardless of who is narrating the show. Please don’t take Dateline away from Friday nights. I found this post looking… Read more »
I am an avid watcher of Dateline. It is a terrific show and it is based on true facts . PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL DATELINE.
Dateine is superb, true facts and lessons to be learned. Real crime is out there and too many people are not cautious enough. I would love to see more shows that are newer stories or ones that haven’t already aired. There are surely enough criminal cases in this world to do so! One of my favorites!!
NCIS LA is best because there is more action. Seeks always makes you laugh. I am also furious that Hawaii 5.0 was canceled. The cast was fenominal. I won’t watch McGyver or Magnum P.I……
Please do NOT CANCEL DATELINE!! I really enjoy this show, especially because it’s true. And Keith Morrison is the BEST!
I love watching Manifest every week
I LOVE DATELINE. I have seen every single show. I need to see some new ones. I know I’m not the only one out there that loves this show. Apparently Melania Trump watches it too.:)
I have not missed a single episode of Dateline for as long as it has been on! Absolutely they must renew it.
Love Dateline Renew