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The Best Episodes of Dateline: The Smoking Gun

Every episode of Dateline: The Smoking Gun ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dateline: The Smoking Gun!

A hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue critical evidence that cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists-false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends-until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 1 - In Cold Blood
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    #1 - In Cold Blood

    S1:E1

    When Kim Dorsey was found murdered in her bedroom, the chaotic crime scene left more questions than answers. A single out-of-place item would be the key to discovering the killer’s identity if investigators could find the evidence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 2 - Vendetta
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    #2 - Vendetta

    S1:E2

    Three people were shot dead in a small Texas town, including two respected prosecutors. A clue that would connect the dots remained a mystery until an eagle-eyed investigator made a stunning discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 3 - The Unusual Suspect
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    #3 - The Unusual Suspect

    S1:E3

    A cold-blooded serial killer was lurking in the woods, stalking his next victim. As Det. Bernie Nelson investigated, puzzling evidence led him to more questions until one clue helped crack the case wide open.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 4 - Deadly House of Cards
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    #4 - Deadly House of Cards

    S1:E4

    Det. Bill Clark was investigating a disappearance when a trail of clues led him to a young film director. Clark worried that the mystery was a hoax staged by a master storyteller. Turns out the script was much darker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 5 - The watcher
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    #5 - The watcher

    S1:E5

    Days after Lauren Giddings vanished, her body is discovered steps from her apartment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 6 - A Dangerous Man
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    #6 - A Dangerous Man

    S1:E6

    A murder exposes a tangled web extending from the Pacific Northwest to the North Dakota oil patch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 7 - The Figure in The Garage
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    #7 - The Figure in The Garage

    S1:E7

    A beloved dad is murdered in his garage; evidence at the crime scene leaves a puzzle for police.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dateline: The Smoking Gun Season 1 Episode 8 - 12 Minutes on Elm Street
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    #8 - 12 Minutes on Elm Street

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"In Cold Blood" is the best rated episode of "Dateline: The Smoking Gun". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vendetta".