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On the Case with Paula Zahn

On the Case with Paula Zahn

TV-142009•43m•8.3/10
CrimeDocumentary

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8.3/10(19)

Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.

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Production

Scott Sternberg Productions, Inc., Weinberger Media

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 18, 2009

Last Aired

September 24, 2025

Networks

Investigation Discovery

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Deadly Lessons
Air date: 2009-10-18
A seventeen year-old student is missing and a charismatic young teacher may be involved. The investigation leads to a shocking discovery.
E2
A Murder in Pleasant Valley
Air date: 2009-10-25
After a mother is gunned down in a church parking lot, police uncover a tangled web of adultery, deception and corruption that ultimately led to her murder.
E3
Honeymoon Hit
Air date: 2009-11-01
When a beautiful young woman is murdered in her own home, police use high tech equipment and old fashioned police work to bring an unlikely killer to justice.
E4
Hit or Miss
Air date: 2009-11-08
An investigation into a deadly case of mistaken identity reveals a secret love triangle and an underworld web of intrigue.
E5
Date with Death
Air date: 2009-11-15
A woman meets a younger man at a night spot and survives his brutal attack. It triggers a series of investigations and leads to the discovery that a serial killer might be on the loose.
E6
A Death in the Desert
Air date: 2009-11-22
Legendary Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion dies under mysterious circumstances. Was it murder or just an accidental drug overdose?
E7
Love You to Death
Air date: 2009-11-29
A husband catches his wife having an affair with a mysterious lover, but just after she ends the affair she winds up dead and police must figure out if it is a tragic accident or murder.
E8
The Millionaire Murder
Air date: 2009-12-06
A media mogul calls 911 and says he's been gravely wounded, but has no idea what happened. Police investigate and discover he's been shot. The investigation leads to a shocking motive and sensational trial.
E9
Last Stop Murder
Air date: 2009-12-13
A beautiful and talented woman's charred remains are found in a parking lot. Police race against the clock to discover the killer's identity before he gets away with murder. A minute by minute account of the investigation.
E10
Out of the Ashes
Air date: 2009-12-20
A man is convicted of a murder he says he did not commit. Can he prove he was framed from behind bars?
E11
A Murder at Echo Lake
Air date: 2010-01-03
A successful lawyer calls 911 reporting that both he and his wife have been shot after being forced off the highway by an unknown assailant. Police investigate and unravel a shocking mystery.
E12
Newlywed Murders
Air date: 2010-01-10
Two men are convicted of murdering a newlywed couple. One faces the death penalty. Did they really do it or were they victims of small town corruption?
E13
The Boy Next Door
Air date: 2010-01-17
A teenage girl is murdered in her backyard, but the he case goes cold. After more than 30 years police make an arrest, but do they have the right man?

Cast

Paula Zahn

Paula Zahn

Self - Host

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