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The Best Episodes of Dateline Season 1

Every episode of Dateline Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dateline Season 1!

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Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dateline Season 1 Episode 1 - Prescription for Disaster/Older People's Money/Great Expectations
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Prescription for Disaster/Older People's Money/Great Expectations

    S1:E1

    Stone Phillips investigates problems with drug labeling. Jane Pauley profiles two young me living with Down Syndrome. Meanwhile, Brian Ross investigates a direct mail scam targeting conservatives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dateline Season 1 Episode 2 - Made in the USA
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Made in the USA

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Prescription for Disaster/Older People's Money/Great Expectations" is the best rated episode of "Dateline" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/31/1992. This episode is rated 1.6 points higher than the second-best, "Made in the USA".