Missing in America
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Missing in America is Dateline NBC's dedicated missing persons anthology — a different disappearance every episode, consistent victim-first framing, and a deep back catalogue that makes it an easy habit. Reliable, empathetic, and always worth a browse."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Dateline NBC's long-running anthology series dedicated to missing persons cases across the United States, bringing the network's investigative resources and interview access to a different disappearance with each episode or season — covering a wide range of victims, circumstances, and investigations.
Best episode to start with
Browse episode titles for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Missing in America
What is Missing in America about?
Dateline NBC's long-running anthology series dedicated to missing persons cases across the United States, bringing the network's investigative resources and interview access to a different disappearance with each episode or season — covering a wide range of victims, circumstances, and investigations.
Is Missing in America worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you follow missing persons cases and want Dateline-quality journalism". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. Dateline NBC's dedicated missing persons anthology — a new disappearance, a new investigation, with every episode.
Who is Missing in America for?
Missing in America is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Missing in America to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse episode titles for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Missing in America?
Missing in America is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NBC News. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Missing in America?
If you enjoy Missing in America, you might also like: The Vanished, Up and Vanished, Your Own Backyard, Lost in Larrimah. See our full "Podcasts Like Missing in America" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; empathetic; victim-focused; professional
- Episode length
- 30-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- United States
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