Is ABC News Special Report coming back?
ABC News Special Report (1972–present) on ABC
The answer: Between seasons — last episode April 10, 2026, no return date announced yet.
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95episodes
About ABC News Special Report
ABC News Special Report is currently between seasons. The most recent episode aired on April 10, 2026, and no new episodes are scheduled at this time.
This program is a news documentary series that has been broadcast since its original premiere on February 28, 1972. It features in-depth coverage of important stories and current events, providing viewers with detailed reporting on significant issues.
The show features anchors David Muir, Linsey Davis, and Whit Johnson. It has a runtime of approximately 107 minutes.
ABC News Special Report episode schedule
95 aired
Aired · 95
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Artemis II: Mission to the Moon Coming Home |
| April 1, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Presidential Address to the Nation |
| February 24, 2026 | S2026·E2 | The State of the Union and The Democratic Response |
| February 20, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs |
| December 29, 2025 | S2025·E19 | The Year: 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 | S2025·E18 | Presidential Address to the Nation |
| December 16, 2025 | S2025·E17 | The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy |
| November 24, 2025 | S2025·E16 | Judge Tosses Indictments Against James Comey and Tish James |
| October 13, 2025 | S2025·E15 | President Trump Addresses Israeli Parliament |
| August 15, 2025 | S2025·E14 | President Trump and President Putin Hold Joint Press Conference |
| July 2, 2025 | S2025·E13 | The Diddy Trial |
| June 22, 2025 | S2025·E12 | Pentagon Holds Press Conference after Iran Strikes |
| May 8, 2025 | S2025·E11 | Conclave the Next Pope I |
| May 7, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Conclave the Next Pope |
| April 29, 2025 | S2025·E9 | President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office |
| April 22, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Francis: The People's Pope |
| March 18, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Last Days of Gene Hackman |
| March 4, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Presidential Address to Congress |
| January 20, 2025 | S2025·E5 | The Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump |
| January 15, 2025 | S2025·E4 | President Biden Farewell Address to the Nation |
| January 9, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Celebrating Jimmy Carter: His Life and Legacy II |
| January 7, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Celebrating Jimmy Carter: His Life and Legacy I |
| January 4, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Celebrating Jimmy Carter: His Life and Legacy |
| December 26, 2024 | S2024·E13 | The Year: 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 | S2024·E12 | Election Night 2024: Your Voice/Your Vote |
| October 1, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Race for the White House |
| October 1, 2024 | S2024·E11 | Simulcast: CBS News Vice Presidential Debate |
| September 10, 2024 | S2024·E8 | The ABC News Presidential Debate: Race for the White House |
| September 10, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Post-Debate Special: Race for the White House |
| September 10, 2024 | S2024·E7 | Pre-Debate Special: Race for the White House |
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| July 21, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Biden Stands Down: Race For the White House |
| July 14, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute |
| June 27, 2024 | S2024·E4 | First Presidential Debate |
| June 27, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Race for the White House |
| March 7, 2024 | S2024·E2 | The State of the Union and The Republican Response |
| January 23, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Election Night: The New Hampshire Primary - Your Voice Your Vote 2024 |
| December 31, 2023 | S2023·E4 | The Year: Countdown to 2024 |
| December 27, 2023 | S2023·E3 | The Year: 2023 |
| July 22, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Queens of 90's House Music |
| February 7, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The State of the Union and the Republican Response |
| December 26, 2022 | S2022·E9 | The Year: 2022 with Robin Roberts |
| September 8, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Queen Elizabeth II: The Legacy, The Life |
| June 9, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Attack on the Capitol: The Investigation -- An ABC News Special |
| April 19, 2022 | S2022·E6 | black-ish: A Celebration -- An ABC News Special |
| March 30, 2022 | S2022·E5 | 24 Months That Changed the World |
| March 4, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Putin's War: The Battle to Save Ukraine |
| March 1, 2022 | S2022·E3 | The State of the Union and the Republican Response |
| February 26, 2022 | S2022·E2 | A Conversation With Black Women |
| February 18, 2022 | S2022·E1 | A Conversation Between Black Men |
| December 2, 2021 | S2021·E9 | Alec Baldwin Unscripted |
| October 18, 2021 | S2021·E8 | The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game |
| August 15, 2021 | S2021·E6 | The Fall of Afghanistan |
| April 28, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Presidential Address to Congress and the Nation and the Republican Response |
| March 11, 2021 | S2021·E4 | President Biden delivers remarks on 1-year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic |
| March 4, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Stop the Hate: The Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans |
| February 18, 2021 | S2021·E2 | ABC News Live Presents: Mission to Mars, Live! |
| January 6, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Storming Capitol Hill: Democracy under fire |
| December 29, 2020 | S2020·E14 | The Year: 2020 |
| November 11, 2020 | S2020·E13 | Country Strong 2020: Countdown To The CMA Awards |
| October 15, 2020 | S2021·E7 | The Vice President and the People |
| October 2, 2020 | S2020·E12 | President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19 |
| July 30, 2020 | S2020·E11 | Celebrating John Lewis: Civil Rights Icon |
| July 3, 2020 | S2020·E10 | Mary Trump Interview with George Stephanopoulos |
| June 21, 2020 | S2020·E9 | The Room Where It Happened: ABC News Exclusive Interview With John Bolton |
| June 2, 2020 | S2020·E8 | America in Pain: What Comes Next |
| May 30, 2020 | S2020·E7 | Launch America: Mission to Space Live |
| May 11, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Pandemic: What You Need to Know 05/11/2020 |
| March 23, 2020 | S2020·E5 | Pandemic: What You Need to Know |
| March 18, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Pandemic: What You Need to Know |
| February 4, 2020 | S2020·E3 | The State of the Union and the Democratic Response |
| January 26, 2020 | S2020·E2 | The Death of a Legend |
| January 2, 2020 | S2020·E1 | What Is Jeopardy!? Alex Trebek and America's Most Popular Quiz Show |
| December 22, 2019 | S2019·E5 | The Year: 2019 |
| December 20, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee |
| October 22, 2019 | S2019·E3 | The Douglas Dynasty: Fame. Addiction. Finding Home. |
| May 22, 2019 | S2019·E2 | All About 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' |
| February 6, 2019 | S2019·E1 | State of the Union 2019 |
| December 23, 2018 | S2018·E5 | The Year: 2018 |
| December 17, 2018 | S2018·E4 | 2018: In Memoriam |
| November 22, 2018 | S2018·E3 | I'm Coming Home |
| November 22, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Meghan's New Life: The Real Princess Diaries |
| November 11, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Country Music's Biggest Stars: In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts |
| May 7, 2017 | S2017·E4 | The Last 100 Days of Diana |
| March 17, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Truth and Lies: The Family Manson |
| February 28, 2017 | S2017·E2 | President Donald Trump's Address to Congress |
| January 25, 2017 | S2017·E1 | President Trump: The First Interview |
| December 21, 2016 | S2016·E7 | 2016 Game Changers with Robin Roberts |
| December 12, 2016 | S2016·E6 | The Making of Frozen: A Return to Arendelle |
| October 19, 2016 | S2016·E5 | The Final Presidential Debate |
| October 9, 2016 | S2016·E4 | The 2nd Presidential Debate |
| October 4, 2016 | S2016·E3 | 2016 Vice Presidential Debate |
| September 26, 2016 | S2016·E2 | First Presidential Debate |
| January 12, 2016 | S2016·E1 | State of the Union 2016 |
| December 22, 2015 | S2015·E1 | The Year: 2015 |
| February 28, 1972 | S1972·E1 | President Nixon's trip to China |
