Dateline: On Assignment

Dateline: On Assignment (2016)

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Lester Holt anchors Dateline: On Assignment, featuring reports from NBC New's heavy-hitters including Matt Lauer, Tom Brokaw and Richard Engel, alongside the regular Dateline team. The show will be presented as a multi-topic newsmagazine!

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Scheduleevery Friday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Steven Francesco, whose son died from a side effect of taking antipsychoticsJun 17, 2016
S01E05A revolutionary approach to treating the nation's heroin epidemicJun 5, 2016
S01E04Heir B&BMay 29, 2016
S01E03The Face of Terror / The Clone ZoneMay 22, 2016
S01E02Drone InspectionMay 15, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dateline: On Assignment premiere?

Dateline: On Assignment premiered on May 29, 2016.

Who is the host of Dateline: On Assignment?

The host of Dateline: On Assignment is Lester Holt.

Which famous journalist reported on the story of a man who was released from prison after serving 39 years for a crime he didn't commit?

Keith Morrison reported on the story of a man who was released from prison after serving 39 years for a crime he didn't commit.

In which episode did Dateline: On Assignment report on the impact of the opioid epidemic on children in Ohio?

Dateline: On Assignment reported on the impact of the opioid epidemic on children in Ohio in the episode titled "In the Shadow of the Arch".

Which episode of Dateline: On Assignment focused on the rise of sexual assaults on college campuses?

The episode titled "The New Battlefront" focused on the rise of sexual assaults on college campuses.

In the episode "The Cosby Accusers Speak", how many women accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault?

In the episode "The Cosby Accusers Speak", 27 women accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault.

Who reported on the story of a woman who was kidnapped and held captive for months in "The Girl Who Fought Back" episode?

Andrea Canning reported on the story of a woman who was kidnapped and held captive for months in "The Girl Who Fought Back" episode.

In which episode did Dateline: On Assignment report on the rise of heroin use in Vermont?

Dateline: On Assignment reported on the rise of heroin use in Vermont in the episode titled "The Heroin Triangle".

Which episode of Dateline: On Assignment focused on the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando?

The episode titled "One Pulse: Tragedy at the Nightclub" focused on the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.

What was the focus of the episode "The Trouble With Treasure"?

The focus of the episode "The Trouble With Treasure" was on the controversy surrounding the search for a lost treasure in the Rocky Mountains.

Who reported on the story of a woman who was convicted of killing her husband in "The Accused" episode?

Dennis Murphy reported on the story of a woman who was convicted of killing her husband in "The Accused" episode.

Which episode of Dateline: On Assignment focused on the problem of lead poisoning in children in Flint, Michigan?

The episode titled "The Crisis in Flint" focused on the problem of lead poisoning in children in Flint, Michigan.

In the episode titled "The Confession", what was the name of the man who confessed to a double murder after 30 years?

In the episode titled "The Confession", the man who confessed to a double murder after 30 years was named Calvin Bright.

Who reported on the story of a woman who was accused of killing her millionaire husband in "The Black Widow" episode?

Keith Morrison reported on the story of a woman who was accused of killing her millionaire husband in "The Black Widow" episode.

In which episode did Dateline: On Assignment report on the problem of illegal immigration in America?

Dateline: On Assignment reported on the problem of illegal immigration in America in the episode titled "The Line".

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