Why is NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40 not airing this week? Here's when it will return

NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40 will once again bring up a brutal crime mystery
Dennis Murphy anchors NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31, covering true crime stories (Instagram/@datelinenbc)
Dennis Murphy anchors NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31, covering true crime stories (Instagram/@datelinenbc)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: NBC's 'Dateline' features true-crime events that have happened in different countries and cities. Digging out the in-depth information about the crime, the show offers the viewers every detail. 'Dateline' Season 31 is currently bringing up real-life mysteries and investigations.

New episodes of 'Dateline' Season 31 have been airing every Friday. However, NBC is not bringing a new episode of the crime show this week and fans have been wondering why.


 
 
 
 
 
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Why is NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40 not airing this week?

NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40 release date has been pushed ahead by a week. According to TV Regular, the new episode has been postponed because of the US Open Second Round that is set to take place at the Los Angeles Country Club. Instead of 'Dateline' Season 31's new episode, the 2023 US Open Golf Championship will air at 8 pm ET on NBC.

When will NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40 release?

NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40 will return after a week's gap. The new episode will release on Friday, June 23 at 8 pm ET on NBC.

What to expect from NBC's 'Dateline' Season 31 Episode 40?

It is expected that the upcoming episode will feature another crime story with an investigation and a detailed description of how the crime was solved. However, the specific synopsis of the episode has not been released yet. 

Episode 39 of Season 31, titled 'Bad Intentions', showcased the shocking murder of a district attorney and his wife in Kauffman, Texas. The incident raised suspicions as a previous prosecutor had also been killed. The motive behind the murders became a subject of speculation, with the killer demanding that a judge step down to prevent further killings. The case became a matter of life and death for everyone involved.



 

'Dateline' Season 31 releases new episodes every Friday at 8 pm ET on NBC.

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