Episode

20/20: The Last Text

Name: 20/20: The Last Text
Released: 2025-01-03
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Elizabeth Vargas, Deborah Roberts, John Quiñones, Cynthia McFadden, Diane Sawyer

20/20Season 482025-01-03

Overview

A college teen vanishes while home on winter break. Will messages on his social media help his family's personal search?

Details

Series: 20/20
Season: Season 48
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 2025-01-03
Runtime: 80 min

Episode context

The Last Text is Episode 12 in Season 48 of 20/20. It aired on 2025-01-03. The runtime is 80 min.

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