Original title
Impact x Nightline
Released
10/6/2022
Origin country
US
Genre
News
Production companies
ABC News, ABC News Studios
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
4
Number of episodes
103
Each week, ABC News’ correspondents will leave the anchor desk and studios behind, taking viewers on a journey straight to the source of the stories everyone is talking about, plus the ones no one has even heard of yet. The program’s timely reporting will dive deep into the issues driving the conversations across America and spotlight real people affected by current events featuring hard-hitting investigative reports and profiles of newsmakers from around the globe.
The stakes have never been higher. Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, states are implementing bans and rolling back laws. But, when it comes to the polarizing topic of abortion, things aren't always as black.
The case study of a high school shooting 25 years later, plus the unlikely hero of the climate change movement.
What's behind those little stamps that leave big impressions? Journey to the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico as we explore the world of ethically certified coffee there.
Why do bodies keep popping up in Lake Mead? And the world of make believe is getting more diverse. Not everybody's happy about it
Civic workers are under attack-- how it threatens our democracy. And behind the scenes with Charlie Puth. The TikTok sensation and musical savant says he’s a “definite dork.”
Exploring the controversy around Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. His antisemitic comments sparked a firestorm, but what's the conversation missing? We dig in.
72 hours with rap great Lil Wayne in his New Orleans hometown. He opens up about his mental health, growing up a child star and when fans might finally hear "Tha Carter VI".
We're breaking down the anatomy of a ticketing fiasco after Taylor Swift's "The Eras" tour seemed to break the platform. Plus, inside the booming business of nostalgia and why retro games are back in style.
From the hyper-popular BBL to illegal augmentation injections, the lengths some are taking to achieve the bouncing bottom of their dreams are explored.
We take viewers on a never-before-seen journey behind the scenes of the highly-anticipated film Avatar: The Way of Water. 13 years later, we sit down with the cast and director James Cameron to talk about the barriers this movie is still breaking.
We examine the case of Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted of shooting superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Why it seemed like she was the one on trial and what this case says about how we treat survivors of violence.
The star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah, now sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for running a massive fraud scheme. How did she pull it off? For the first time, IMPACT talks with victims whose lives were destroyed by Shah’s scams.
A look at the makers and breakers of a volatile year in the cryptocurrency world and whether the industry will be able to pick itself back up again.
Michael Strahan travels to the South Carolina city that says it pumps out more football players per capita than anywhere else.
It's been almost four years since Kevin, Joe and Nick released an album; now, the Jonas Brothers are back, and Juju Chang is behind the scenes with exclusive access; they catch up on their lives, their wives, and why they almost broke up for good.
The case that horrified the country; a dad moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College; for about ten years, Lawrence Ray violated, extorted and sex trafficked her friends and others; disturbing recordings and the survivors' stories.
Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro seem to have everyone buzzing about the possibility of weight loss in a few months; they're FDA-approved to treat diabetes; now, recent shortages have some questioning priorities about who should get the drug.
With old shows getting new life on streaming, one show is getting heat: America's Next Top Model; past contestants and judge Janice Dickinson join the show; supermodel Coco Rocha teaches pose, poise and how aspiring models can protect themselves.
America's history is littered with those who lie and defraud; some of the most well-known liars are freshman Congressman George Santos and fake heiress Anna Delvey.
The hotel heiress and reality star has had her story told by the paparazzi and tabloids for years. Now she's opening up to JuJu Chang on the Paris Hilton she says almost no one knows, telling her story of trauma, survival, and hope.
Artificial Intelligence is developing at radical speed, it can now speak, write, create art, and some humans are even falling in love with their AI companions. Are we ready for it?
After the Supreme Court decided that college athletes could profit from their NIL- name, image and likeness- the floodgates opened. Teens as young as 16 are signing deals, making big bucks for what students used to be punished for. Are we ready for it?
Cosmetic enhancements are more popular than ever. But some are having buyer's remorse. The latest beauty trend: "explants", getting implants removed. Blac Chyna & "The Bachelorette" star Clare Crawley tell us why they're reverting to a more natural look.
Accusations of cheating, a $100 million lawsuit, and a bizarre false rumor about vibrating anal beads. What happens when a brash teen star beats the chess world champion in a high stake tournament? The greatest scandal in chess history.
Almond Mom videos spoofing diet culture have forced celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow to defend their diets. Iskra Lawrence, Jillian Michaels and Emme weigh in on society's food baggage. The funny videos tap into a hard conversation between moms and daughters.
Why are mayors and DJs trying to ban one kind of rap? We look at drill rap's deadly consequences. From Chicago and NYC to the streets of North Florida, we unpack the influence on communities, and the vicious cycle of art and murder that comes with it.
Liver King's bulging biceps and 6-pack abs made him a social media sensation. But in a world of many online fitness influencers, including Liver King, what happens when a sea of buff bodies leads some young people to body image issues and steroid abuse.
They're women who seem to have parenting and marriage figured out. Is the world of mommy influencers all that it seems? We dive into the controversy that swirled around one group of Mormon moms & the effort to make the industry more inclusive.
Vanderpump Rules' cheating scandal become a cultural moment revealing society's obsession with celebrity and scandal. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton, comedian Heather McDonald, former Real Housewife Meghan King and super fans dissect "Scandoval".
A quadruple murder haunts the University of Idaho and online commentary isn't helping. As content creators speculate, they spread rumors and false accusations. We break down who suffers when online sleuths turn crime into entertainment.
Tyre Nichols' death after being beaten by Memphis Police made the nation examine the divide between race and the culture of policing. With intimate access to Tyre's family, we follow their fight for justice while federal reform remains stubbornly stalled.
Eight children of a polygamist offshoot of Mormonism are missing. Experts and former members say FLDS leader Warren Jeffs continues to run the church from prison and recently released prophecies calling for members to die, terrifying the children's moms.
Something strange is happening just over the border. Dozens of American women are falling deathly ill after cosmetic surgery. Surgeries like the 'mommy makeover' are hugely popular but is the risk of traveling outside the U.S. for cheaper care worth it?
In the first episode of the new season, ABC News multiplatform reporter Ashan Singh documents the life of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur on the 27th anniversary of his death and the unsolved drive-by shooting that killed him. Through examination of newly released body camera footage from a police raid in his murder investigation, the program looks at where his case stands today and why so many conspiracy theories exist about his death. The program features interviews with Leila Steinberg, Shakur’s first manager; Danyel Smith, former music journalist and friend of Shakur; Chris Carroll, a police officer who responded to the scene the night of Shakur’s shooting; and reporters who followed Shakur’s career closely, including Cathy Scott and Kevin Powell, who touch on Shakur’s enduring legacy on hip-hop and American culture. Are police any closer to solving one of pop culture’s most mysterious unsolved murders?
Lizzo is under fire; she's being sued by three former dancers and a designer; Lizzo denies it all.
Momfluencer" Ruby Franke came to fame as a Mormon mom and influencer known for her parenting style.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are the latest to split in a bombshell Hollywood divorce.
Sextortion" is a cybercrime involving eliciting explicit photos from online victims for blackmail.
As the biggest clothing brand on the Internet, Shein makes other fast fashion companies look slow. They can’t seem to stay out of the headlines, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the shopping.
In her memoir "The Woman in Me," pop icon Britney Spears lays bare her heartaches and traumas.
Natalee Holloway's family's search for answers and the haunting confession of her killer.
The Situation" reveals a dark addiction battle, holding nothing back on his hard-partying past.
Digging into a relationship that seems to be the stuff of legend, combining two massive fan bases.
Bethenny Frankel, Leah McSweeney and Nick Thompson describe an industry they say is toxic.
Diane Sawyer and Rachel Scott share the dire impact of new healthcare limitations on pregnant women
Jonathan Majors is ready to talk. For the first time since being convicted of reckless assault, a misdemeanor, and second degree harassment, he is sharing his side of that fateful night.
What's behind our fascination with all things alien? Take a spin down Extraterrestrial Highway as we explore the world of UFOs. With first-hand accounts of abduction, we probe for the truth about alien life. And what exactly does the government know?
They're called the Gringo Hunters. An elite division of the Mexican Police that tracks down Americans who crossed the border to elude law enforcement. We embed with the unit as they track down two Americans suspected of crimes abroad.
"I wish I was a little bit taller!" That lyric rings true for so many men. But with male cosmetic procedures on the rise, it's now possible. We go inside a leg lengthening surgery & meet the men willing to pay big bucks to add inches to their height.
Just before his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show, R&B superstar Usher opens up. It's going down in Sin City, where his residency has dominated the strip. And we revisit his career - from baby-faced church choirboy to the reigning king of R&B.
"Gen Alpha" kids are taking over beauty aisles at stores like Sephora - buying bank-breaking skincare products - an obsession that has parents & doctors worried. We look at the influencers driving it & the generation that marketers can't get enough of.
For 20 years, Scott Peterson has been behind bars, found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son. Could evidence brought to light by the Los Angeles Innocence Project set one of America's most notorious convicted killers free?
People all over are shedding pounds with drugs like Ozempic but it has some surprising effects. For some couples, steamy romance, but others, divorce. And reality star Heather Gay talks her weight loss and why she's done with the body positivity movement.
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is opening up like never before. She sits down with Robin Roberts at her sprawling ranch in South Florida to discuss her return to modeling, her new cookbook, Nourish, and the life, love & co-parenting after divorce.
Saudi Arabia is splurging on sports, luring top athletes around the world with billions in deals. Is this part of the Kingdom's effort to diversify its economy, or an attempt to manage criticism surrounding the country's troubling human rights record?
In this age of social media where identities can be so easily hidden, Impact speaks to three women who all tell harrowing stories of being hoodwinked. Reesa Teesa, the creator of the now TikTok-viral "Who TF Did I Marry" series, about marrying a man she found out lied about crucial facts about his life, talks to Ashan Singh about navigating her newfound fame. Former Stevie Nicks background singer Liza Likins says she was also the victim of a romance scam, and a financial advice columnist talks about how she was conned out of $50,000 by two men who convinced her they were government agents.
Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter is making waves, sparking a conversation about Black artists in country music. Bun B weighs in on Beyoncé's Texas roots. Rhiannon Giddens, Tanner Adell and The Black Opry talk the change Beyoncé is bringing to country music.
There's been a lot going on with Princess Kate. We look at the firestorm surrounding that mysterious disappearance from public life & the story behind her devastating cancer diagnosis, as the British Royals deal with crisis on multiple fronts.
Demand for luxury bags is high as ever. Many who want the status symbol of a designer purse, but balk at the shocking price tag, are turning to so-called luxury "superfakes." Is it really a victimless crime?
A new wave of OnlyFans creators are cashing in, without taking it all off; from "Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo, to a comedian who's made more than a million dollars, there's a lucrative other side of OnlyFans that's about more than sex.
Thirteen years since its debut, the moms and dancers reflect on their ups and downs from their time on the competition; Abby Lee Miller tells all.
It's fashion's biggest night of the year; the Met Gala. We're behind-the-scenes with stylists Wayman and Micah as they dress celebs like Colman Domingo. Insiders discuss the gala's place in our culture & the moments that dazzle us through the years.
Andrew Tate is one of the most infamous men in the world, preaching a controversial view of masculinity that's drawn millions of fans. But now, he's facing 3 legal cases in 2 countries on allegations including trafficking & rape, all of which he denies.
A looming ban on TikTok is putting free speech and livelihoods at risk. From The D'Amelios to average Americans cashing in on the app, this law could be devastating for millions. Why is Congress targeting TikTok? And could this be the end in the US?
Sean "Diddy" Combs was one of the most powerful men in music; the entrepreneur is facing multiple lawsuits and is under investigation for criminal sex-trafficking; insiders paint a picture of the embattled star and explore the mogul's downfall.
In a secretive religious sect that sends leaders into homes, disturbing allegations swirl; hundreds say they were sexually abused as children; now the FBI is investigating.
ABC News’ correspondents are taking viewers on a journey straight to the source of the stories.
After the sudden death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, a web of drug dealing and greed is revealed. Five people now arrested and charged in his death. We take you inside the world of ketamine and the final days of Perry’s life.
Susan Smith drowned her two young boys, then falsely accused a Black man of carjacking and kidnapping them. Thirty years later, she's now eligible for parole. Despite Smith's crimes and bad behavior behind bars, could she walk free?
Freak offs", drugs, and sex trafficking allegations are at the center of a shocking indictment against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The investigation into the alleged criminal enterprise facilitating sex crimes. Could Diddy be locked up for life?
The Blind Side made Michael Oher famous. Now, the former NFL player claims that he was blindsided by the family that took him in. How did such a feel-good story end up mired in a contentious legal battle?
Looks at the 2024 class of Inductees, explores the evolution of one of the music industry's most prestigious honors, and unpacks the nomination process with music industry experts and legends leading up to this year's ceremony.
They killed their parents- but now there’s a push to free them. New evidence and a re-examination of the Menendez family’s alleged dark secrets are giving the brothers newfound support. IMPACT investigates as their story once again captivates the nation.
Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?
When news broke that Graceland would be foreclosed, fans were shocked. Could it be possible? Through new interviews with those closely connected with the iconic Presley family landmark and untold stories from actress Riley Keough's new memoir detailing her mother's, Lisa Marie Presley, experience growing up there, "IMPACT x Nightline" takes viewers inside Graceland to investigate the shocking alleged foreclosure scheme that many worried had a chance to succeed.
Murdered in broad daylight, everyone wants to know what happened to teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German. Who is the Delphi killer? "IMPACT x Nightline" goes inside the trial of the man charged with their brutal deaths.
A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue. Inside the final moments of the Bayesian, one of the rarest sailing yachts in the world owned by billionaire Mike Lynch, told through many exclusive interviews.
Miss Universe, and its sister pageant Miss USA, have long been the pinnacle of the pageant world, with the ability to launch its queens into the stratosphere. But, recent changes in ownership have caused many to wonder if the crown has lost its luster.
Silkwood died in a single-car crash while on her way to meet The New York Times reporter David Burnham when authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel just miles from a union meeting she had just attended. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found after the crash
Robin Roberts sits down with music legend Elton John to look back at his life and career. Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and other artists Elton has mentored and collaborated with share what it is like working with the legendary musician.
When police finds bodies on Gilgo Beach, they believe their perpetrator could be a killer by night.
Hollywood is dissolving its face fillers, and some young people are also following suit going from needles to knives as some in their 20s are seeking facelifts or other surgeries to tap into the fountain of youth.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are in a major legal battle; investigating how the feud got so bad.
Team Kendrick vs. Drake rivalry escalates with accusations, shooting and lawsuit.
Wendy Williams has broken her silence on her guardianship, challenging her dementia diagnosis and pleading for her independence. "IMPACT x Nightline" speaks with Williams and dives deep into her case as her guardian calls for her to be reevaluated.
Kaitlyn Conley was previously convicted of poisoning to death her ex-boyfriend's mom.
An astonishing attack and an unbelievable motive: How did a sleepover end in attempted murder to please the fictional character Slender Man? "IMPACT x Nightline" unpacks the case after a new court ruling changes everything for one of the assailants.
A woman is suing a fertility clinic after delivering a baby that wasn't biologically hers. Another family opens up about swapping babies with a nearby couple after an IVF mix-up. While mistakes are rare, families who experience them are demanding change.
Denise Richards is back. The actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum navigating Hollywood, motherhood, OnlyFans, and reclaiming her sexy image.
Courtney Stodden married Hollywood actor Doug Hutchison. She was 16, he was 51. At the time, she claimed they were soulmates. Now divorced, she's speaking out against underage marriage and how she says she was groomed.
Selena, one of the most celebrated entertainers of her generation. Now, thirty years after her tragic murder, could her killer be set free? Insights from those who knew and worked closely with Selena, and her enduring legacy in music, fashion and pop culture.
Tracy Anderson has been Hollywood's secret weapon for nearly two decades. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Palermo turning to her famed fitness method. But it hasn't been without controversy. Inside her famous fallouts and more.
She was the beauty queen mom who seemingly had it all. He was the religious leader prepping for the end of the world. As their affair unfolded, their family started dying and disappearing. Back on trial for murder, Lori Vallow Daybell says she's innocent.
Karen Read is back on trial for the murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, who was found dead in the snow after a night of drinking with friends. But did she do it or is she being framed?
Russell Brand’s raunchy humor and bad-boy image helped launch his career but now he’s facing criminal charges of sexual assault and rape, which he denies. How did a star once married to Katy Perry turn into a right-wing influencer accused of sex assault crimes?
The story of Patsy Skiple, one of the Happy Face Killer's Jane Doe victims, is finally uncovered decades after her disappearance. Her family and the daughter of the serial killer share the painful fallout of his crimes.
The criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun. Prosecutors allege he engaged in a dark underworld of sex trafficking, prostitution and more. The mogul denies all accusations, maintaining his innocence. “IMPACT x Nightline” goes inside the case.
Insiders give new and exclusive details of Kim Kardashian's harrowing robbery when she was held at gunpoint in Paris. One of the robbers, a victim who was inside Kim's hotel room, and a key investigator speaking out for the first time.
For years, the small town of Parsons, Tennessee believed they had put away Holly Bobo’s killers. Now, possible evidence and recanted testimony from a star witness could unravel the case. Some are wondering if the wrong people are behind bars.
Eric Dane, the beloved star of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” speaks for the first time to Diane Sawyer about his ALS diagnosis. The charismatic star opens up about his health, family, work and future.
Fresh out of federal lockup, Todd and Julie Chrisley sit down to tell all to "IMPACT x Nightline." They detail their life behind bars and their surprise homecoming, while daughter Savannah sheds light on her fight for their presidential pardon.
The mystery surrounding a group of Silicon Valley dropouts in jail in 3 states. Are they part of a new cult? What authorities say connects the so-called Zizians, some wearing masks, robes and wielding swords, and a trail of blood across the country.
In the competitive world of sorority rush, mothers and daughters may have a secret weapon: rush coaches. From the thousands of dollars spent, to the pressure and heartbreak, from alpha to zeta, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to seek a bid.
Lionel Richie shares the love, loss and lessons that shaped him into the man he is today from The Commodores to global stardom. In a candid conversation with Robin Roberts, Richie reflects on his transformative six-decade career.
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