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Dateline S30E1 — The Evil That Watches
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Dateline•Season 30•Episode 1

The Evil That Watches

7.8/10 · 43 votesSep 24, 202182 min

Ranked #9 of 30 in Season 30•+0.4 vs season avg

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A triple murder divides a small town in Kentucky. As secrets come tumbling out, residents begin to wonder: How well do we really know our neighbors? Keith Morrison reports.

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Episode Summary

"The Evil That Watches" is episode 1 of Dateline season 30. It scored 7.8/10 from 43 votes, ranking #9 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on September 24, 2021.

Next: E2 · The BridgeBest of Season 30