“ABC News 20/20 Maintains Top Spot as Friday’s No. 1 Newsmagazine for 4th Year”

For the fourth year in a row, ABC News’ ’20/20′ has taken the crown as Friday’s number one newsmagazine show across the board. In 2024, ’20/20′ triumphed over NBC’s ‘Dateline’ in total viewers, adults 18-49, and adults 25-54, according to Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.

Consistently outperforming ‘Dateline’ for the last four years, ’20/20′ has been a fan favorite since 2021. As we wrap up 2024, ’20/20′ continues to shine as the ABC newsmagazine, surpassing ‘Dateline’ in their most recent head-to-head telecasts.

Anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts, ABC News’ ’20/20′ holds the title as the top award-winning primetime program. With over 45 years of experience, ’20/20′ brings viewers character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, investigative reports, and coverage of high-profile stories. Executive produced by Janice Johnston, ’20/20′ airs on Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and is available for streaming on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, and Adults 18-49, Live+Same Day Data Stream: 2024 (1/1/24-12/15/2024) and 2023 (12/26/22-12/24/23). As of 8/31/20, national ratings also include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Averages based on regular telecasts.

So, if you’re looking for gripping true-crime stories and investigative journalism, ’20/20′ is the show to watch!