TV series · 1992 · Where to watch
Dateline
Updated November 2, 2026
Dateline is streaming free on Pluto TV right now, and on seven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
A weekly American television newsmagazine series that focuses mainly on true crime stories, while occasionally covering other topics. Its episodes present investigative reports about criminal cases and broader subjects for viewers interested in real-world news and crime.
- Year
- 1992
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 · 53 votes
- Genre
- Crime, Documentary
- Length
- 35 seasons · 1,241 episodes
- Network
- NBC
- Rated
- TV-14
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How to watch Dateline
The cheapest way to watch Dateline is free: Pluto TV carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, NBC, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Spectrum On Demand and The Roku Channel.
Dateline is a returning series with 35 seasons and 1,241 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S35E5) aired on October 23, 2026.
Starring Lester Holt; it originally aired on NBC.
Common questions
Is Dateline on Peacock?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Dateline is on Peacock in the US with a subscription.
Is Dateline on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Dateline is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV and NBC instead.
Can I watch Dateline for free?
Yes — Pluto TV streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Dateline are there?
There are 35 seasons so far, with more to come.
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