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The Best Episodes of 20/20 Season 41

Every episode of 20/20 Season 41 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 20/20 Season 41!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    20/20 Season 41 Episode 7 - 27 Days Later: Mystery in Las Vegas
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    S41:E7

    Vegas gunman's motivation remains a mystery weeks after deadly attack; Conspiracy theories emerge in Las Vegas shooting; Vegas shooting survivors say they still have nightmares, trouble sleeping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 6 - The Killer Clown?
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S41:E6

    Twenty-seven years after a Florida woman was fatally shot on the doorstep of her home by an assailant in a clown costume, police arrest her husband's new wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 26 - Secret Siblings
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S41:E26

    Sharon Morello and Howard Burack were both adopted as babies, and they each later learned they had an identical sibling from whom they were separated as infants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 47 - ARETHA: Soul, Song, R-E-S-P-E-C-T
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S41:E47

    A look back at the life and legacy of musical legend Aretha Franklin; never-before-seen video of Franklin on tour; interviews with those that knew and worked with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 8 - Isis in America
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    S41:E8

    When former Marine discovered teen son talking to ISIS recruiters; How ISIS uses the internet to target young Americans for recruitment; The fight against ISIS's reach on America's youth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 4 - Las Vegas: Heartbreak & Heroes
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S41:E4

    Route 91 Harvest Festival underway in Las Vegas, filling open air plaza on The Strip with country music lovers as shooter prepares in hotel; Woman describes moment when husband was shot while holding her; Remembering the Las Vegas mass shooting victims.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 17 - The Devil in Disguise
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    S41:E17

    Interviews with people involved in the case of Shanann Watts, who was pregnant when she was murdered by her husband, who also killed their two young daughters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 5 - Shame and Scandal in Hollywood
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S41:E5

    Multiple women describe alleged encounters with Harvey Weinstein; Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow claim Weinstein harassed them; What could happen next for Harvey Weinstein.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 18 - Sister Survivors
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S41:E18

    The gymnastics sexual abuse scandal that included accusations by Olympic gymnasts continues to dominate headlines as an astounding 156 women have testified against ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 31 - US and Allies Launch Attacks on Syria
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S41:E31

    Strikes will establish a strong deterrent of chemical weapons: Trump; Pentagon officials remark on strikes in Syria.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 34 - NXIVM
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S41:E34

    Woman recalls being branded as part of joining secret society; What former NXIVM members say about Keith Raniere's attitude toward women; How 'Smallville' actress became involved with NXIVM.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 38 - Lights, Camera, Summer!
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S41:E38

    A behind-the-scenes look at summer blockbusters; the 25th anniversary of "Jurassic Park"; "Animal House" cast reunion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 45 - PANDAS
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S41:E45

    Parents fear for young daughter's safety as her behavior changes dramatically; Rare disorder may explain 11-year-old's sudden odd tics and moodiness; Why is PANDAS so controversial?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 46 - One Way Out: Thailand Cave Rescue
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S41:E46

    Thai cave rescuers say they expected some kids to die during the mission; Mission is a 'go': Rescuers jump into action to save boys from Thai cave.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 28 - Stranger Than Fiction, Part 2
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    S41:E28

    ABC News' Amy Robach sits down for the first interview with Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, center of the so-called "Gone Girl" case, whose kidnapping was initially dismissed by authorities as a hoax.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 2 - Love at First Sting
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S41:E2

    Successful Houston veterinarian finds love again with younger doctor; Authorities set up an elaborate sting operation to catch a him after he convinces her they need to hire a hit man to kill their exes; Man speaks to 20/20 while he awaits trial behind bars.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 3 - Justice for Holly
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S41:E3

    Brother recalls the 2011 day he saw his sister, Holly, alive for the last time; Missing 20-year-old Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo's remains are found by ginseng hunters; Jury returns with verdict in man's trial for Holly's murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 19 - Slender Man Attackers
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    S41:E19

    Slender Man stabbing: Parents recall what happened that morning; 12-year-old survives being stabbed 19 times by her friends; What is Slender Man, the figure that motivated two girls to stab their friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 41 - Hypnosis, Memory & Mystery Solved
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S41:E41

    Mom discovers daughter brutally attacked by man with shovel; Attack survivor undergoes hypnosis to remember details about assault; DNA match links man to near-fatal shovel attack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 12 - A Killing on the Cape
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S41:E12

    Accomplished fashion writer found stabbed to death at her home; Police ask men in Truro, Massachusetts for DNA samples in murder investigation; Chris McCowen shares his side of the Christa Worthington case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 24 - Forgiving a Killer
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S41:E24

    A son orchestrates a murder-for-hire plot that injures him and kills family members; the son is convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death; the son's father pleas for the death sentence to be commuted to life in prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 32 - James Comey
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S41:E32

    The event America's been waiting for - James Comey - his first interview since being fired by President Trump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 15 - The Story of Gypsy Blanchard
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    S41:E15

    Mom says daughter suffered from illnesses and needed wheelchair, feeding tube; Gypsy Blanchard on what happened the night mom was stabbed to death; Man says he feels ex-girlfriend used him to kill her mom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 14 - NXIVM Expose
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    S41:E14

    Former members of NXIVM, a professional coaching company, speak out about their experiences in the alleged secret society, NXVIM's litigation tactics against former members and critics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. 20/20 Season 41 Episode 16 - Til Death Do Us Part
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S41:E16

    A woman convicted of killing her husband claims she was blacked out during the murder that she says occurred during a home invasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 41 Ratings Summary

"27 Days Later: Mystery in Las Vegas" is the best rated episode of "20/20" season 41. It scored 8.5/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Killer Clown?".