‘Dateline’ to Debut in Off-Network Syndication This Fall

NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has sold “Dateline” in 80 percent of the country for its debut in off-network syndication in September 2017. “Dateline” will broadcast on leading station groups across the country including Fox Television Stations, Sinclair, Meredith, Nexstar, Graham Media, Tribune, Cox Media Group, Scripps, Sunbeam and more. With a vast library of episodes available, double runs of “Dateline” will also be offered to stations to air as a two-hour true crime block.

“Dateline” will broadcast on leading station groups across the country including FOX Television Stations, Sinclair, Meredith, Nexstar, Graham Media, Tribune, COX Media Group, Scripps, Sunbeam and more. With a vast library of episodes available, double runs of “Dateline” will also be offered to stations to air as a two-hour true crime block.

“‘Dateline’ is the most successful true crime franchise in all of television, and we are very excited to bring it to the broadcast marketplace as a Monday to Friday strip,” said Sean O’Boyle, Executive Vice President of Syndication Sales, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution. “With each episode, viewers are riveted by compelling crime stories told by award-winning correspondents, wrapped in a high quality production. Our partner stations believe in the true crime genre and have been very supportive in adding “Dateline” to their lineups.”

“Dateline,” a staple on NBC since 1992, is produced for syndication by NBC News’ Peacock Productions with Sharon Scott and Andy Cashman serving as executive producers. David Corvo is the senior executive producer and Liz Cole is the executive producer for “Dateline NBC.”