Season 1

8 episodes · Oct 3, 2024

Hosted by “Dateline‘s” Andrea Canning, “Dateline: The Smoking Gun” is a hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue the critical piece of evidence that ultimately cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists – false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends – until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice. Stories investigated this season include a disappearance involving a young film director, two prosecutors killed in a small Texas town, and a serial killer who must be stopped before the next victim is murdered.

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S1E1

In Cold Blood

Oct 3, 202486m

When Kim Dorsey was found murdered in her bedroom, the chaotic crime scene left more questions than answers. A single out-of-place item would be the key to discovering the killer’s identity if investigators could find the evidence.

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S1E2

Vendetta

Oct 10, 202486m

Three people were shot dead in a small Texas town, including two respected prosecutors. A clue that would connect the dots remained a mystery until an eagle-eyed investigator made a stunning discovery.

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S1E3

The Unusual Suspect

Oct 17, 202443m

A cold-blooded serial killer was lurking in the woods, stalking his next victim. As Det. Bernie Nelson investigated, puzzling evidence led him to more questions until one clue helped crack the case wide open.

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S1E4

Deadly House of Cards

Oct 24, 2024120m

Det. Bill Clark was investigating a disappearance when a trail of clues led him to a young film director. Clark worried that the mystery was a hoax staged by a master storyteller. Turns out the script was much darker.

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