20/20(1978)
20/20 Synopsis
20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
20/20 (1978) is a news and documentary series that premiered on June 6, 1978, spanning 28 seasons and 749 episodes. It stars David Muir and Deborah Roberts. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-06-06
- Last aired:
- 2026-07-17
20/20 (1978) Trailer
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20/20 Cast & Crew
Main cast
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20/20 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 36 ratings.
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20/20 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream 20/20?
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20/20 (1978) is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of 20/20 are there?
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20/20 has 28 seasons and 749 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 6, 1978.
Is 20/20 still running?
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20/20 is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on July 17, 2026.
Who is in the cast of 20/20?
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20/20 (1978) stars David Muir and Deborah Roberts. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is 20/20 any good?
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20/20 (1978) is rated 6.3 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like news and documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the 20/20 trailer?
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The official 20/20 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.