Mike Smith
Here’s everything you need to know about the new season of ABC’s 20/20.
20/20 Season 49 Synopsis
20/20 Season 49 is a new season of the long-running ABC News newsmagazine series that follows true-crime cases, major investigations, exclusive interviews and high-profile stories. Co-anchors David Muir and Deborah Roberts return, with the season opening on “The Salem Strangler,” in which Roberts examines the murder of college student Claire Gravel and the investigation that eventually connected her case to another attack years later.
When Does 20/20 Season 49 Premiere?
20/20 Season 49 premieres Friday, September 25, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
20/20 Season 49 Episodes
Here are the confirmed episodes for 20/20 Season 49.
- Episode 1 – The Salem Strangler – Premiere date: September 25, 2026
Deborah Roberts investigates the murder of college student Claire Gravel and how a similar attack years later helped investigators revisit the cold case. - Episode 2 – Premiere date: October 2, 2026
20/20 Season 49 Cast
Here are the main anchors appearing in 20/20 Season 49.
- David Muir as Co-Anchor
- Deborah Roberts as Co-Anchor
Is 20/20 Suitable for All Ages?
No. 20/20 is rated TV-PG, but many episodes cover real murders, violent crimes, investigations and other mature subjects that are not suitable for young children. The series is best suited to older viewers who are comfortable with true-crime reporting and discussions of real criminal cases.
On What Devices Can You Watch Disney+?
Disney+ supports a wide range of phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs and streaming devices.
| Category | Devices |
|---|---|
| Smartphones | iPhone, Android phones |
| Tablets | iPad, Android tablets, Amazon Fire tablets |
| Computers | Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks |
| Smart TVs | Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Vizio Smart TVs, Hisense Smart TVs |
| Streaming Devices | Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast |
| TV Platforms | Android TV, Google TV |
| Web Browsers | Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox |
FAQs
What is The Salem Strangler about?
“The Salem Strangler” investigates the murder of college student Claire Gravel, whose case remained unsolved for years before a similar attack in 2007 gave investigators new information.
Who is the executive producer of 20/20 Season 49?
Janice Johnston is the executive producer of 20/20.
Is there a 20/20 podcast?
Yes. “20/20: The After Show” is a companion podcast hosted by Deborah Roberts that looks further into stories featured on the television program. New episodes are released weekly on Mondays.
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