Why is ‘Dateline NBC’ not airing this week? NBC’s hit crime show makes way for event of the summer
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Dateline NBC’ is not airing this week because NBC is focusing on broadcasting the 2024 Paris Olympics and will only make its comeback after August 15. As the network's major summer event, the Olympics features extensive coverage of various sports, including opening and closing ceremonies, live events, and athlete profiles.
The Olympics coverage will take up significant airtime, which has led to the temporary replacement of other regular programming, of ‘Dateline NBC’. The show will return to its regular schedule once the Olympics conclude, allowing viewers to catch up on their favorite crime stories and investigative journalism.
On July 26, the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with a historic Opening Ceremony. For the first time ever, the ceremony didn't take place in a stadium. Instead, over 10,000 athletes and 100 boats made their way along the Seine River for about 3.7 miles, culminating at the Trocadéro, with the iconic Eiffel Tower as the backdrop.
When will the new 'Dateline NBC' episode air?
'Dateline NBC' typically releases new episodes every Friday, while Sunday slots are reserved for reruns of old cases. The next new episode of 'Dateline NBC' is set to air on August 16 at 9 pm ET.
NBC has not yet released details about the upcoming episode, a common strategy to build anticipation. As the air date approaches, more information about the episode will be provided.
Fans can watch 'Dateline NBC' on FuboTV, DIRECTV, and Peacock Premium. Spectrum customers can stream it for free on Spectrum On Demand. Peacock has also made 15 seasons of 'Dateline NBC' available for streaming.
What happened in the last episode of 'Dateline NBC'?
The last episode of 'Dateline NBC' featured Pam Zimmerman, a successful financial planner from Bloomington, Illinois, who was tragically shot and killed in her office on November 4, 2014. Pam was a devoted mother of three who had recently become engaged after a whirlwind romance. Her death was a shock to her family and friends, who immediately became concerned when she didn’t come home the night before.
Pam’s body was discovered by her neighbor and close friend, Julie Koh, and her office manager, Ina Hess. She was found lying in the fetal position near the front desk. An autopsy revealed that Pam had been shot four times: twice in the chest, once in the temple, and once in the back. Her cell phone and wallet were initially missing but were later found discarded by the side of the road.
The police investigated several potential suspects, focusing on Pam’s ex-husband, Kirk Zimmerman; her fiancé, Scott Baldwin; and a former client, Eldon Whitlow. Kirk Zimmerman, although divorced from Pam, had ongoing financial disputes with her and had been in conflict over unpaid expenses. Scott Baldwin was considered due to suspicious behavior and his communication with other women, but his alibi was verified. Eldon Whitlow, who owned a similar type of handgun, was cleared after his weapon was found not to be used in the crime.
Despite Kirk’s insistence on his innocence and his alibi showing he was not at the scene, he was arrested after gunshot residue was found in his car. The prosecution argued that financial motives drove Kirk to commit the crime, but his defense presented evidence that challenged the prosecution’s claims. The jury ultimately found Kirk not guilty, leading to a mixed reaction from the public and Pam’s family. The case remains unresolved in terms of finding Pam’s true killer, leaving her family and friends searching for justice.
