Brian Ross explores the tactics used by Murphy, Texas police, the citizen watchdog group Perverted Justice and "Dateline" NBC during a sting designed to apprehend alleged sexual predators in Murphy, Texas for the popular series "To Catch a Predator." Then, the first look at a National Geographic Channel documentary "Inside the Living Body," a unique, cradle-to-grave depiction of the inner workings of our bodies.
An examination of the insurance industry, the need for competition to create better care, and innovative experiments aimed at combining lower costs with better medicine. John Stossel also argues with Michael Moore, whose recent documentary, "Sicko," is a scathing criticism of America's healthcare system.
Some of the toughest calls that people have had to make in their lives. Singer Billy Ray Cyrus's toughest call - letting his daughter Miley work in the same industry that was so rough on him.
The ever-changing world of real estate has improved the world of homes, from buying or selling a house. A report about one contractor who decided to strike back against customer complaints.
An exclusive interview of Jenna Bush as she speaks candidly with Diane Sawyer about life as the first daughter, her engagement to Henry Hager, her work with UNICEF and her emotional new book, "Ana's Story.
A follow up report on the story that aired December 1, 2006 about a girl who was sexually assaulted at a McDonalds where she worked. Then, the report of an a woman who realized that a 25 year-old girl that worked for her was actually the daughter she had given up for adoption 25 years ago. Then, how young kids are being accused of sex abuse for hugs or horsing around in the schoolyard.
How young is too young to pursue your dreams when those dreams are full of risk? A look at the life of a child star, Emily Osment; the lives of children who bullfight, stock car race, preach, fly planes, and box. Then a report on child prodigies.
A man faces a life or death decision when his wife is in a coma. An interview with singer Lance Bass. A "Gimme A Break" report on global warming. A mother who was acquitted by two juries for the murder of the man who allegedly raped her daughter. A look at celebrities who try to make comebacks.
Barbara Walters interviews Terri Irwin again, one year after their first interview when her husband, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, had just passed away.
A follow-up story from the Diane Sawyer report on the Camden kids. Since their stories were broadcast on 20/20, their lives have all changed. Billy's family received an ABC "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" surprise of a lifetime; Ivan finally has a place to call home; and one woman from New York City become a mentor to Moochie.
What do the rich, famous and successful have in common? From some amazing young people who have reached huge goals at an early age to funnyman Drew Carey --an average Joe who hit it big in Hollywood - to others who have turned failure into success, a look at the secret to success and examines what makes a winner.
For the last 53 years, the Guinness World Records book has recorded feats and oddities from the ridiculous to the sublime. Matched only by the Bible for popularity, the book attracts people from every country in the world who are attempting to set Guinness World Records. A look at who these people are and what motivates them.
An investigation about soldiers who come home from the war in Iraq addicted to illegal drugs. The report was an examination of whether, as happened in the wake of the Vietnam War, Iraqi war veterans were turning to drugs as a result of the trauma and pain of war.
From cyber-bullying to capturing bad behavior and posting it online, all you have to do is log on to your computer to be "Mean in America." Reports include the story of how after an 18-year-old girl crashed her parents' Porsche and died, the police accident scene photos made their way onto the internet.
An exclusive interview with a women who claims she was the victim of a gang-rape and a cover-up by U.S., Halliburton/KBR in Baghdad. Then, an examination of several different travel myths about hotel reviews, lost luggage, airplane seating and much more. Finally, Britney Spears's new music video, which includes never-before-seen footage, about turning the tables on the paparazzi who follow her every move.
An unlikely friendship between a morbidly obese man and the physical trainer who helped him lose over 400 pounds. Then, a woman who had 200 surgeries after being run over accidentally by her mother's car.
20/20 recaps the most talked about and most viewed videos of 2007, with celebrities and crime caught on tape, iconic images of 2007, and people who the internet made famous.
With the presidential race in full swing, so are the dirty tricks that the campaigns are playing. A report on the dirt campaigns are planting about their rival candidates, and other tricks as primaries and caucuses near.
A look at the pursuit of happiness. What makes people happy, how happy people operate, and what exactly happens in the brains of people experiencing joy and happiness.
A look at a leaked video of Tom Cruise speaking about Scientology and his beliefs. In addition to the videos, a new, unauthorized biography of Cruise by British author Andrew Morton - best known for his book about the late Princess Diana - who said he spent two years investigating Cruise.
A report on anger, including anger in families, anger myths, celebrity anger, and people like Lewis Black who finds comedy in anger. Then, a look at some people who cheated death. Finally, a report on Heath Ledger's death.
For American student Amanda Knox and her parents, Edda Mellas and Curt Knox, a dream year abroad became a nightmare in November 2007 when Knox became a suspect in the brutal murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.
An updated report on a bitter nine-year custody battle for an American-born Chinese girl. This week she moves to China with her birth parents. Then, a woman with a rare form of dwarfism who could possibly be the world's smallest mother.
Plasticized bodies have become blockbuster attractions across the country. Millions of people have paid to see the bodies that are put on display in a full range of poses, such as running with a football or dancing.
In the first hour, 20/20 tackles some Medical Mysteries. The bizarre medical condition where you feel no pain. People who have permanent insomnia. Women who have a disease that causes them to have constant sexual arousal.
20/20 reports back-to-back crime investigations, each with surprising twists and turns. First, the death of Julie Jensen. Did she commit suicide, or did her husband kill her? Second, a look at three young women who were found murdered in Japan, and how their deaths were connected.
In the first hour, the Medical Mysteries reports include a college student who would get epileptic fits from hearing a particular rap song; a woman whose body exudes a fish-smelling odor; a girl whose stuttering was helped by a tiny ear device; and a look at some people whose bodies are not affected by the cold.
In the first hour, Medical Mysteries, 20/20 reports on people who uncontrollably pull out their hair; people who have no fingerprints; a man who hears the internal "symphony" of his body; and "selective mutism." In the second hour, Age of Consent, 20/20 reports on sex offender registries, sexual consent of minors, and on boys, girls, and sex in America.
Diane Sawyer goes inside both the legal and underground business of prostitution in America. She speaks with both prostitutes and experts about the business and what it is like today. The report captures the realities of who these women are and how the law deals with them compared to their male clientele.
In the first hour, Medical Mysteries reports on Vitiligo, a disease where the color of your skin changes; Trichotilomania, a disease where you uncontrollably pull out your hair; a man who was born with no arms and no legs; a transgendered man who is pregnant; and a look at some children who knew they were gay at a very young age.
A terrible tragedy involving teenage jealousy, racial tensions, too much alcohol, and a single gunshot. When it was over a white teenager was dead and an African American family man was charged with murder. A report of the trial from both families. Then, a report on a woman who has gotten in trouble with her neighbors for smoking in her apartment.
20/20 investigates popular products and services that seem too good to be true. Reports on a treatment called Lipodissolve, paying full price versus negotiating for discounts at stores, so-called luxury low-cost vacation packages, and foot pads that supposedly help detoxify your body while you sleep. Then, a preview of National Geographic's special, "The Human Footprint," hosted by Elizabeth Vargas.
From deadly tornados to springtime snow storms and torrential rains and lightning, wild and wacky weather constantly takes over the headlines. "Good Morning America's" weather anchor Sam Champion looks at commonly held beliefs about how to protect yourself and your home from extreme weather.
20/20 asks What Would You Do if you saw a lost child on the street? If you saw a gay couple kissing on the sidewalk? If a stranger with a really bad voice asked you what you thought of their singing ability? Then, John Stossel faces off with Arianna Huffington.
For centuries, people of all faiths have visited Rome to see Michelangelo's stunning masterpiece, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It is arguably the most revered religious painting in Christendom.
On the one-year anniversary of their daughter Madeleine's disappearance, Kate and Gerry McCann speak exclusively about the night three-year-old Madeleine vanished without a trace while on a family vacation in Portugal.
Brian Ross reports on how to read the cryptic code that could potentially save lives, and his hidden camera investigation reveals that many stores across the country are selling old tires.
A report on off-duty cops who cross the line. "20/20," along with a civilian watchdog group called the Police Complaint Center, launched an investigation staking out police off-duty hangouts in Chicago.
Reports on the secrets of forgiveness and the power to put things in the past, from a man who befriends the judge who sent him to jail unjustly, to a mother who forgives her daughter's murderer, to a man who puts his anger toward his childhood abuser aside.
First, look at some breaking news of a crane that collapsed in New York City that caused injuries and deaths. This is one in a string of recent crane crashes.
A dark secret of a father's bouts of depression turned deadly when he murdered his twin daughters. His wife made headlines when she forgave him and stood by his side. Then, the report of a teenage girl caught on tape plotting to murder her mother. Finally, a look at a religious sect called the House of Yahweh who some people believe is really a sex cult run by a bigamist.
A baby born with eight limbs in a poor, remote Indian village is worshipped by some as the reincarnation of a goddess, but to her parents faced a dilemma - should they agree to a perilous operation which could give her the normal life they desired, or should they leave Lakshmi's body like the famed Hindu goddess of wealth and fortune? "20/20," in conjunction with a National Geographic Channel docu
Crimes and questionable behavior caught on tape including a routine traffic stop that turned deadly, a mother hosing down her toddler at a car wash, and a teenager fighting with a bus driver. Then, a look at speed traps and the cops that write the tickets for them.Finally, are the new fitness flip flops too good to be true?
From attitudes towards sex in this country, to the laws our government makes about where we can have it, whom we can have it with and when we must be protected from seeing it, 20/20 investigates sex in America.
Brian Ross reports on the tragic death of college grad turned drug informant sent undercover without training. Then, a look at whether or not elephants may suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Finally, a "Gimme a Break" segment about radio DJs who are suing over age discrimination.
In her first American interview, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy speaks candidly to Barbara Walters about how she reconciles life as First Lady of France with a successful career as a recording artist, the provocative lyrics in her new album, "Comme si de rien n'tait" ("As If Nothing Happened"), which is No.
20/20 investigates the disappearances of two female coeds both from close, loving families with everything to live for who mysteriously vanished without a trace.
There are places in America where the unthinkable is happening -- too many babies are dying. In most cities, black babies are dying at three times the rate of white babies.
20/20 investigates the disappearance of Caylee Anthony from South Florida. Correspondent Elizabeth Vargas interviews Caylee's grandparents, Casey's brother and a former boyfriend.
From celebrities to diplomats to the beautiful, a special look at privilege - who has it, how do they use it and how does it affect you? Using experts in various fields and interviews with the rich and famous, as well as hidden cameras and celebrity look-alikes, 20/20 correspondents report on race, perks, diplomatic immunity, celebrities, and beauty privileges.
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gives her first interview since being named Senator John McCain's running mate.