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The Best Episodes of 20/20 Season 40

Every episode of 20/20 Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 20/20 Season 40!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    20/20 Season 40 Episode 19 - Slender Man
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    S40:E19

    Interviews with key people connected to the case in which two 12-year-olds stabbed their friend 19 times and left her for dead in an effort to appease the mysterious fictional character known as Slender Man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 12 - A Killing on the Cape
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S40:E12

    An investigation on Christa Worthington's murder in 2002 and the man accused. Christa was stabbed to death with her daughter at her side, and new details on the crime raise questions as to whether the right person was convicted for the murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 20 - Would You Kill for Love?
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    S40:E20

    A man convicted of murder claims new DNA analysis exonerates him of the murder of his former girlfriend's parents; interviews with those close to the case, including the original investigators, and former London detectives who believe he is guilty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 29 - Toxic Love
    7.3/10(60 votes)

    S40:E29

    A man is convicted and sentenced to life in prison for two counts of solicitation of capital murder after he and his veterinarian girlfriend attempted to hire someone to kill their exes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 2 - Love at First Sting
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S40:E2

    Authorities set up an elaborate sting operation to catch a Houston couple who were allegedly attempting to hire a hit man to kill their exes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 3 - Justice for Holly
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S40:E3

    The 2011 disappearance of a 20-year-old Tennessee woman and the ensuing investigation; interviews with the victim's family members and others connected to the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S40:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    4.1/10(12 votes)

    S40:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 36 - The Royal Wedding
    1.4/10(145 votes)

    S40:E36

    A look at the two most important women in Prince Harry's life, his mother, Princess Diana, and his soon-to-be bride, Meghan Markle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 10 - Wonder Boy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E10

    Following the life of Nathaniel Newman -- who was born with a cranio-facial condition known as Treacher Collins -- and his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 17 - House of Horrors
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E17

    Thirteen siblings are found captive inside a California home; what life was like inside; details on the alleged abuse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 32 - My Reality: A Hidden America
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E32

    Sexual harassment in the workplace and potential solutions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. 20/20 Season 40 Episode 64 - Lights, Camera, Christmas: Inside Holiday Movie Classics
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E64

    Peter Billingsley, the star of "A Christmas Story," discusses some of the most memorable and beloved Christmas movies of all time, including interviews with the stars, and behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most memorable moments from the films.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Slender Man" is the best rated episode of "20/20" season 40. It scored 9.5/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2018. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "A Killing on the Cape".