20/20 Season 28 Episode Guide
Tonight at 10:00 pm ABC (ch 2)
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Christopher Reeve, A Tribute to Courage
Episode 8 Originally aired: October 11, 2004A tribute to actor Christopher Reeve features highlights from his interviews with Barbara Walters.
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Sex: Myths, Lies and Straight Talk
Episode 12 Originally aired: November 5, 2004Correspondents examine 10 myths about sex, including whether there really is a seven-year itch; whether size matters; if talking to children about sex makes them more inclined to have sex; women and porn; and herbal aphrodisiacs.
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A Murder in Laramie: The Mystery and the Myth
Episode 15 Originally aired: November 26, 2004Surprising revelations about the 1998 beating and murder of college student Matthew Shepard cast doubt on the long-held assumption that it was an anti-gay hate crime.
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Catch Me If You Can
Episode 16 Originally aired: December 3, 2004Victor Conte, who claims to have provided a large array of performance-enhancing drugs to some of the world's greatest athletes, discusses the federal charges against him and how he beat the system.
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Fool's Gold/Aloha Al Qaeda/Cat and Mouse/Sinatra
Episode 18 Originally aired: December 17, 2004"Fool’s Gold" An investigation into jewelry sellers in Dallas, Maryland, and Virginia who claimed they were selling 10 Karat gold in fact were ripping off buyers with jewelry that did not meet the legal standard. "Aloha Al Qaeda" Last month, outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and other top officials in charge of the nation’s security met for the Second Annual Asian-Pacific Homeland S…more
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New Year, New Love
Episode 19 Originally aired: December 28, 2004A matchmaking team, consisting of a mother and daughter, earn their living teaching classes that help people in relationships how to strengthen and maintain intimacy and affection.
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Obesity Olympics
Episode 20 Originally aired: January 7, 2005"Obesity Olympics" Two overweight families face the challenge of a lifetime... With the help of Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm and his twin brother and silver medalist Morgan, two families with real life problems are facing a real life extreme makeover. They have been warned that their health, even their lives, could be in danger if they don't get in shape. So they are getting an Olympic-style new diet, ne…more
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The Second Time Around
Episode 21 Originally aired: January 14, 2005Barbara Walters interviews President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in their first joint interview since the November election.
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Sabrina's Story/Starting Over
Episode 22 Originally aired: January 21, 2005"Sabrina's Story" Abru Ghraib prison guard Sabrina Harman talks about the charges of abuse filed against her and her part in the controversy surrounding the torture of Iraqi prisoners. "Starting Over" LaToya Jackson speaks out about her brother's legal issues, her abusive marriage, and her forthcoming album. "Give Me a Break!" A look at the celebrities who have millions of dollar…more
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Lies, Myths and Nasty Behavior with John Stossel
Episode 23 Originally aired: January 28, 2005An examination of people who litter, outsource jobs to other countries, add charges on phone bills, and in general promote lies and nasty behavior.
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Caught on Tape
Episode 24 Originally aired: February 4, 2005"Cameras Everywhere" An examination of a Texas man who hid cameras in a female locker room. "Terror on Tape" Terrorists are using camera footage to their advantage for propoganda pursposes. Some feel this is wrong, but the father of a beheading victim in Iraq feels the footage is something that needs to be seen. "Video Hoaxes on Tape" The experts of "America's Funniest Home V…more
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Sleepover Secrets/Peace At What Price?/Closing the Deal
Episode 25 Originally aired: February 11, 2005"Sleepover Secrets" Corey Feldman talks about his friendship with Michael Jackson and why he has agreed to appear in court at the trial. "Peace At What Price?" An investigation into the allegations of Democratic Republic of Congo peacekeepers acting inappropriately. "Closing the Deal" Two married men who have a book of advice for single women discuss the origins of their successful datin…more
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Myths, Truths and Looking Good Inside and Out
Episode 26 Originally aired: February 18, 2005An investigation into the myths surrounding health, including the ideas that eating late at night leads to weight gain and that moisturizers reduce wrinkling.
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Myths, Truths and Looking Good: Inside and Out
Episode 27 Originally aired: February 18, 2005Correspondents investigate myths including: late-night eating makes people fat, muscle turns to fat without exercise, moisturizers prevent wrinkles, reading in low light can hurt the eyes, chocolate is bad for people, and revenge is sweet.
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25 Stars, 25 Moments: Barbara Walters Looks Back on Oscar Night
Episode 28 Originally aired: February 25, 2005Barbara Walters reviews the best moments from previous years of "Barbara Walters Specials."
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25 Stars, 25 Moments
Episode 29 Originally aired: February 25, 2005Memorable moments from the past 23 years of Barbara Walters' Oscar specials.
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His Last Victim/Like There's No Tomorrow/A Dirty Secret
Episode 30 Originally aired: March 4, 2005A family discusses their reaction to finding out that their devoted father was hiding the fact he was a serial rapist. An examination of how young celebrities spend their newfound wealth. An investigation into the perceptions of people regarding the lightness and darkness of skin tones. Martha Stewart returns from her time in prison even richer and thinner than she went in, proving all her skeptics were wrong.
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The World's Strongest Boy/Cell Phone Etiquette/Risky Business
Episode 31 Originally aired: March 11, 2005"The World's Strongest Boy" A talk with twelve-year-old bodybuilder Richard Sandrak. "Cell Phone Etiquette" A guide on how to stop rude behavior by people using cell phones. "Risky Business" A former porn star, Sharon Mitchell, is doing her best to stop unsafe sexual practices in the porn industry that lead to the promotion of sexually transmitted diseases. "Give Me a Break&quo…more
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What Makes Housewives Desperate
Episode 32 Originally aired: March 18, 2005"Real Wife Swap" Some spouses that swap sexual favors with other spouses out in the open talk about their experiences. "Housebreaking Lazy Husbands" Ways to stop lazy husbands from staying on the couch and get them to actually contribute at home. "Raising the Roof" A look at some real housewives whose lives feel desperate and react with constant yelling.
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Where Do They Belong?
Episode 33 Originally aired: March 25, 2005Delving into the case of facilitator Lauryn Galindo's conviction on visa fraud and money laundering in adoption cases, which brought about a moratorium on Cambodian child adoptions.
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Feeding Frenzy/The Kiss of Death/The Road to Sainthood
Episode 34 Originally aired: April 1, 2005"Feeding Frenzy" An examination of Prade Willey syndrome, which affects hunger pangs among other strange physical side effects. "The Kiss of Death" The issue of violence among teens dating is suddenly in the news again. "The Road to Sainthood" News on the death watch in Rome of Pope John Paul II.
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Scenes From a Marriage/The One Day Diet/A Full House
Episode 35 Originally aired: April 8, 2005"Scenes From a Marriage" When a marriage went bad, a husband became determined to kill his wife. "The One Day Diet" A new diet claims that in one day people can lose a lot of weight. But most claim it is just a gimmick. "A Full House" Rosie and Kelli O'Donnell discuss their home life and the raising of their children. "Give Me A Break!" Some people have been fired for do…more
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Women Who Dance/A Whiter Shade of Pale/Give Me A Break
Episode 37 Originally aired: April 15, 2005A look at women who work in strip clubs, the latest in teeth whitening products and the United States military forces attitude towards enlistment and duty with regards to time spent in Iraq.
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Food: Myths, Lies and Straight Talk/A Song in Her Heart
Episode 38 Originally aired: April 22, 2005A look into how true the popular misconceptions about food really are. A look at the person who won "The Story of My Life" contest.
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Food: Myths, Lies and Straight Talk
Episode 39 Originally aired: April 22, 2005Exploring food myths like sugar makes children hyperactive, margarine is more healthful than butter and the need for eight glasses of water a day; a profile of the winner of ``The Story of My Life'' search.
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Caught in the Parent Trap
Episode 40 Originally aired: April 29, 2005Child celebrities who claim their parents mismanaged their careers, their fortunes, or both. Guests include Aaron Carter, LeeAnn Rimes, Jamiee Foxworth, and Corey Feldman.
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Lost/Too Good To Be True?/A Mother's Dream
Episode 41 Originally aired: May 6, 2005"Lost" A look at the hit show and its unlikely journey to the top of the ratings. "Too Good to Be True?" Is bottled water better than tap water? A blind test will compare both its taste and health benefits. "A Mother's Dream" A mother travels from Italy to the US to seek aid in spereating her twin daughters who are conjoined at the head.
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So Busted
Episode 42 Originally aired: May 13, 2005A fake naval officer woos and charms five women, marrying a few of them. However, when the women discover his duplicity they turn the tables on him. A young woman meets and falls for a much older man, and they begin a long and commited relationship. When he eventually dumps her without a penny, she takes him to court to get even. The paparazzi love to get pictures of the stars, but lately they are going after the most a…more
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Resurrection
Episode 43 Originally aired: May 20, 2005The Resurrection is discussed by theologians, archeologists, and scholars, touching on issues such as the location of Jesus' tomb and what was witnessed by his disciples on Easter.
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The Perfect Crime?/Give Me A Break/Celebrity Sexcapades
Episode 44 Originally aired: May 27, 2005"The Perfect Crime?" A young mother dies suddenly, and she leaves behind tapes indicating there was something odd going on with her husband. Her family hires a private detective to look into it, and he discovers her husband poisoned her. "Give Me A Break" John Stossel investigates the idea that women are paid less than men for equal work, but he discovers women want to work far less than men. "…more
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Cruelty to Owners?/Beauty Betrayed/Bin Ladin Blood
Episode 45 Originally aired: June 3, 2005"Cruelty to Owners?" The SPCA is supposed to protect abused animals. But sometimes, it appears they seize the pets of people who are not abusing their animals and selling them for profit. "Beauty Betrayed" Maggie Rizer is one of the top fashion models in America. Her beauty made her wealthy, but one day she was shocked to discover her bank account had been drained. And the culprit was a mem…more
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Where is Natalee?/Jagged Edges/We've Got You're Number/The King of Bling
Episode 46 Originally aired: June 10, 2005"Where is Natalee?" The mother of the high school student who is missing in Aruba finally speaks out. "Jagged Edges" A profile on Alanis Morisette. Now that she has found love and inner peace, will she still be able to sing the angry songs that propelled her to fame? "We've Got Your Number" How true are birth order myths? Are eldest children always conservative and respons…more
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String Fever/Give Me A Break/The Last Laugh
Episode 47 Originally aired: June 17, 2005"String Fever" Kabbalah is the latest spiritual craze amongst celebrities. It promises inner piece, riches, and even better sex. But what is it really all about. Elizabeth Vargas interviews the founders of the modern movement, Karen, Michael, and Yehuda Berg to find out. "Give Me A Break" John Stossel is surprised to find the most effective brand of sunblock, sold to millions worldwide, is not …more
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New Seven Deadly Sins: Vanity
Episode 48 Originally aired: June 24, 2005Vanity was considered a sin, but now it is an inherent part of our culture. There are high school girls getting breast implants as gifts from their parents. Women traveling to Costa Rica for cut rate surgeries, only to find the results less than perfect. Older women going to desperate measures to look young. And one woman who has based her entire life on trying to be Barbie. Is vanity really a sin anymore?
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New Seven Deadly Sins
Episode 49 Originally aired: June 24, 2005High-school girls getting breast implants as graduation gifts; plastic surgery vacations in Costa Rica; a Hollywood casting director considers plastic surgery; whether vanity is a sin.
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Vanished: Object of Desire
Episode 50 Originally aired: July 1, 2005Ten years ago, Mason City, Iowa newscaster Jodi Huisentruit vanished. No one knows what happened to her, and the mystery lingers.
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In the Bedroom/No Excuses/Tangled Roots
Episode 51 Originally aired: July 8, 2005In The Bedroom - A fourteen-year-old girl who was raped by a group of older boys at a party stands up for herself and speaks out about her brutal rape. No Excuses- A teenage boy who had both of his legs amputated as an infant shows that it's still possible to live a completely normal life, which involves school, athletics, friends, and dates to the Prom. Tangled Roots- …more
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Myths, Lies, and Straight Talk
Episode 52 Originally aired: July 15, 2005Debunking popular summertime myths, including that barbequed food is unhealthy, swimming immediately after eating is dangerous, premium gas is better for your car, oysters as aphrodisiacs, and blondes always have more fun.
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Myths, Lies and Straight Talk
Episode 53 Originally aired: July 15, 2005Debunking the summertime myths that: Barbecued food is unhealthy; swimming immediately after eating is dangerous; premium gas is better for cars; oysters are aphrodisiacs; blondes have more fun.
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Swept Away/Kissin' Cousins/Sister and Brother/A Sister's Heart
Episode 54 Originally aired: July 22, 2005Swept Away - The danger of riptides in an otherwise peaceful Florida resort is investigated. Kissin' Cousins - The reality of cousins marrying, and how it will genetically affect their children. Sister and Brother - A set of identical twins were born female, but one of the girls grows to believe she is actually a boy. Although gentically identical, one girl goes on a journey to become a man. A Sister's Heart - …more
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Playing For Keeps/The World's Strongest Boy/The Real Lynda Carter/Give Me A Break
Episode 55 Originally aired: July 29, 2005"Playing For Keeps" Across America, children are dying do to a strange game that involves asphixiation. "The World's Strongest Boy" A young boy's natural gift for bodybuilding is exploited by his greedy and abusive father. Eventually, the boy helps his mother leave his father and reclaims a normal childhood. "The Real Lynda Carter" A Look into the life and struggles of the a…more
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The Real Deal
Episode 56 Originally aired: August 5, 2005The truth behind people's perceptions of commonly bought products. This includes premium vodka, cellulite treatments, gold jewelry, abstract art, and green tea.
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Call It Courage/Rock Your World/Ambush Cams/Forgotten Children
Episode 57 Originally aired: August 12, 2005"Call It Courage" A woman who divorced her abusive ex-husband is attacked and left for dead by him, yet she manages to survive and secure his capture. "Rock Your World" The effects of loud car stereos on the ears of the people using them. "Ambush Cams" How the paparazzi track, photograph, and sometimes even stalk celebrities. "Forgotten Children" Well known photographer…more
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In His Own Words/The Spying Game/Cat and Mouse/Prisoners of Love
Episode 58 Originally aired: August 19, 2005"In His Own Words" Musician Mark Cohn discusses his recent carjacking in Denver that left him with a bullet lodged in his head. "The Spying Game" Parents who use tiny cameras to spy on their own children. "Cat and Mouse" Using computer software to discover if your spouse is cheating on you. "Prisoners of Love" Women who marry prison inmates.
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Summer of the Vampire
Episode 59 Originally aired: August 26, 2005The worldwide obsession with Dracula myths; determining if any vampire lore is grounded in fact; Elizabeth Kostova's novel ``The Historian'' offers a new Dracula story.
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Hurricane Katrina: State of Emergency
Episode 60 Originally aired: September 2, 2005A special report on Hurricane Katrina, continuing rescue and aid efforts, and how race may have affected the government's evacuation plans.
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