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    Impact x Nightline Season 3 Episode 12 - What Happened to Karen Silkwood? The Lost Tapes
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #1 - What Happened to Karen Silkwood? The Lost Tapes

    S3:E12

    Silkwood died in a single-car crash while on her way to meet The New York Times reporter David Burnham when authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel just miles from a union meeting she had just attended. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found after the crash

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 16 - Under His Spell: Sarah Lawrence Dad Turned Predator
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Under His Spell: Sarah Lawrence Dad Turned Predator

    S1:E16

    The case that horrified the country; a dad moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College; for about ten years, Lawrence Ray violated, extorted and sex trafficked her friends and others; disturbing recordings and the survivors' stories.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Impact x Nightline Season 3 Episode 10 - Gone in 16 Minutes: Sinking of the Superyacht
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Gone in 16 Minutes: Sinking of the Superyacht

    S3:E10

    A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue. Inside the final moments of the Bayesian, one of the rarest sailing yachts in the world owned by billionaire Mike Lynch, told through many exclusive interviews.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 1 - AFTERMATH: The Dobbs Effect
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #4 - AFTERMATH: The Dobbs Effect

    S1:E1

    The stakes have never been higher. Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, states are implementing bans and rolling back laws. But, when it comes to the polarizing topic of abortion, things aren't always as black.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 17 - The Skinny Shot
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #5 - The Skinny Shot

    S1:E17

    Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro seem to have everyone buzzing about the possibility of weight loss in a few months; they're FDA-approved to treat diabetes; now, recent shortages have some questioning priorities about who should get the drug.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Impact x Nightline Season 3 Episode 7 - One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days

    S3:E7

    Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 2 - Before Columbine & Climate Conservatives
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    #7 - Before Columbine & Climate Conservatives

    S1:E2

    The case study of a high school shooting 25 years later, plus the unlikely hero of the climate change movement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 3 - Caffeine Jungle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Caffeine Jungle

    S1:E3

    What's behind those little stamps that leave big impressions? Journey to the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico as we explore the world of ethically certified coffee there.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 4 - The Bodies of Lake Mead & Make-Believe Backlash
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - The Bodies of Lake Mead & Make-Believe Backlash

    S1:E4

    Why do bodies keep popping up in Lake Mead? And the world of make believe is getting more diverse. Not everybody's happy about it

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 5 - Threat to Democracy & 48 Hours With Charlie Puth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Threat to Democracy & 48 Hours With Charlie Puth

    S1:E5

    Civic workers are under attack-- how it threatens our democracy. And behind the scenes with Charlie Puth. The TikTok sensation and musical savant says he’s a “definite dork.”

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 6 - Ye: It All Falls Down
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Ye: It All Falls Down

    S1:E6

    Exploring the controversy around Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. His antisemitic comments sparked a firestorm, but what's the conversation missing? We dig in.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 7 - Weekend with Weezy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Weekend with Weezy

    S1:E7

    72 hours with rap great Lil Wayne in his New Orleans hometown. He opens up about his mental health, growing up a child star and when fans might finally hear "Tha Carter VI".

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 8 - Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster

    S1:E8

    We're breaking down the anatomy of a ticketing fiasco after Taylor Swift's "The Eras" tour seemed to break the platform. Plus, inside the booming business of nostalgia and why retro games are back in style.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 9 - Killer Curves
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Killer Curves

    S1:E9

    From the hyper-popular BBL to illegal augmentation injections, the lengths some are taking to achieve the bouncing bottom of their dreams are explored.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 10 - Into the Deep With "Avatar"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Into the Deep With "Avatar"

    S1:E10

    We take viewers on a never-before-seen journey behind the scenes of the highly-anticipated film Avatar: The Way of Water. 13 years later, we sit down with the cast and director James Cameron to talk about the barriers this movie is still breaking.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 11 - Megan Thee Stallion & The Trial of Tory Lanez
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Megan Thee Stallion & The Trial of Tory Lanez

    S1:E11

    We examine the case of Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted of shooting superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Why it seemed like she was the one on trial and what this case says about how we treat survivors of violence.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 12 - The Housewife’s Scam: The REAL Life of Jen Shah
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    #17 - The Housewife’s Scam: The REAL Life of Jen Shah

    S1:E12

    The star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah, now sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for running a massive fraud scheme. How did she pull it off? For the first time, IMPACT talks with victims whose lives were destroyed by Shah’s scams.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 13 - The Year That Crypto Broke
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Year That Crypto Broke

    S1:E13

    A look at the makers and breakers of a volatile year in the cryptocurrency world and whether the industry will be able to pick itself back up again.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 14 - Football City, USA
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Football City, USA

    S1:E14

    Michael Strahan travels to the South Carolina city that says it pumps out more football players per capita than anywhere else.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 15 - The Boys Are Back: 24 Hours With the Jonas Brothers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Boys Are Back: 24 Hours With the Jonas Brothers

    S1:E15

    It's been almost four years since Kevin, Joe and Nick released an album; now, the Jonas Brothers are back, and Juju Chang is behind the scenes with exclusive access; they catch up on their lives, their wives, and why they almost broke up for good.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 18 - Model Behavior
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Model Behavior

    S1:E18

    With old shows getting new life on streaming, one show is getting heat: America's Next Top Model; past contestants and judge Janice Dickinson join the show; supermodel Coco Rocha teaches pose, poise and how aspiring models can protect themselves.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 19 - Famous Fake-Outs
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    #22 - Famous Fake-Outs

    S1:E19

    America's history is littered with those who lie and defraud; some of the most well-known liars are freshman Congressman George Santos and fake heiress Anna Delvey.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 20 - Paris Hilton: In Her Own Words
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    #23 - Paris Hilton: In Her Own Words

    S1:E20

    The hotel heiress and reality star has had her story told by the paparazzi and tabloids for years. Now she's opening up to JuJu Chang on the Paris Hilton she says almost no one knows, telling her story of trauma, survival, and hope.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 21 - The AI Revolution
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The AI Revolution

    S1:E21

    Artificial Intelligence is developing at radical speed, it can now speak, write, create art, and some humans are even falling in love with their AI companions. Are we ready for it?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Impact x Nightline Season 1 Episode 22 - Cashing In: The Debate Over Paying College Athletes
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    #25 - Cashing In: The Debate Over Paying College Athletes

    S1:E22

    After the Supreme Court decided that college athletes could profit from their NIL- name, image and likeness- the floodgates opened. Teens as young as 16 are signing deals, making big bucks for what students used to be punished for. Are we ready for it?

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"What Happened to Karen Silkwood? The Lost Tapes" is the best rated episode of "Impact x Nightline". It scored 7.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/5/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Under His Spell: Sarah Lawrence Dad Turned Predator".