Show overview
Dateline Originals has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 173 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 23rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 76 episodes published. Published by NBC News.
From the publisher
Dateline Originals – your podcast destination to discover and binge more than a dozen true crime mini-series told as only Dateline can. Includes award winning series like “The Thing About Pam,” “Mommy Doomsday,” “Motive for Murder” and so many more. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline Originals completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Latest Episodes
View all 173 episodesDateline Presents: Five Miles From Home
Introducing: Five Miles From Home
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 3: Suspicious Minds
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 2: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 1: A Death in the Family
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 6: Reversal of Fortune
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 5: The Big Reach
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 4: Smoke and Mirrors
The Raid | From Deep Cover: The Family Man
S23 Ep 6Something About Cari - Ep. 6: Something… About Liz
A trial. A verdict. And we uncover details that raise questions about a death in Liz’s past. This episode originally published on December 18, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S23 Ep 5Something About Cari - Ep. 5: Mother
Liz cooperates with investigators looking into Cari’s disappearance. Then, newly discovered evidence leads to an arrest. This episode originally published on December 16, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S23 Ep 4Something About Cari - Ep. 4: A Shot in the Dark
Liz calls 911 to report being shot in a park. Police search for the assailant… and come to a stunning conclusion about who really pulled the trigger. This episode originally published on December 11, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S23 Ep 3Something About Cari - Ep. 3: The Circle Expands
After Dave and Liz break up, a suspicious fire erupts at her home. She blames the mother of Dave’s children not only for the blaze, but also for all those disturbing texts and messages she’d gotten over the years. This episode originally published on December 9, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S23 Ep 2Something About Cari - Ep. 2: Bait and Switch
Cari’s boyfriend tells investigators he has no idea where Cari is and that he and his ex-girlfriend Liz have been getting a torrent of troubling online messages from her. This episode originally published on December 2, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S23 Ep 1Something About Cari - Ep. 1: The Family Wedding
When single mom Cari Farver skips out on a planned trip with her son, family and friends wonder if it has something to do with the new man in her life. This episode originally published on December 2, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S22 Ep 4The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning
Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in. This episode originally published on October 9, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S22 Ep 2The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”
Attorney Gretchen Sween takes on Robert's case and pieces together Nikki’s overlooked medical history. She tracks down a witness from his trial who has new information. This episode originally published on October 7, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S22 Ep 3The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row. This episode was originally published October 8, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S22 Ep 1The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki
When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome." This episode originally published on October 6, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S21 Ep 5Deadly Engagement - Ep. 5: Good Neighbors
A knife in a trash can raises questions about a key witness. This episode originally published on September 30, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.