The BEST episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn season 29
Every episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn season 29, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn season 29!
Led by Emmy Award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, ON THE CASE features in-depth interviews and original reporting that go beyond the headlines in search of fascinating mysteries from within our nation's justice system. Each episode is highlighted by Zahn's riveting exclusive interviews, which draw out different viewpoints from the people personally connected to tragedies that rocked their local community and the investigations that attempted to piece together the truth.
#1 - Through the Smoke
Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2026
Police retrace the steps of a young woman's preparations for a romantic Valentine's dinner that ended in her brutal murder. Hidden in the chaotic crime scene is the clue that will unlock the mystery.
#2 - Who Killed Katelyn?
Season 29 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2026
A young woman mysteriously disappears. Friends and family are terrified, but investigators find little to go on. Then, a shocking discovery confirms the worst and turns the spotlight of the investigation on those closest to the victim.
#3 - Edge of the Abyss
Season 29 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2026
After a young woman vanishes on her way to work, police desperately follow a trail of videotaped clues they hope will solve a complex mystery; the evidence found inside her car could be the key to solving the brazen abduction.
#4 - Unseen Danger
Season 29 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2026
Police watch the disturbing video of a young woman closing up after her shift at a gas station convenience store. Everything seems normal until, in one moment, she is there and, in the next, she is gone, never to be seen again.
#5 - Caught in a Trap
Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2026
Recreational hunters find the body of a female naval veteran in a rural campground, leaving police to answer challenging questions. How had the victim gotten there? Why was she drugged, and who wanted her dead?
#6 - Layers of Betrayal
Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2026
A gunman shoots a hero fireman dead in his own driveway. Police focus their investigation on the unusual firearm used to commit the crime and an odd trail of clues left behind by the victim himself.
#7 - Unmasking the Truth
Season 29 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/2026
A killer guns down a businessman during a brazen home invasion. The puzzling evidence seems to indicate the crime was well planned and highly calculated. Police explore a variety of motives before they unmask the mastermind behind the attack.
#8 - Two Fires, One Match
Season 29 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2026
The discovery of a woman's body, burned beyond recognition, marks the start of a disturbing murder investigation. An autopsy reveals the killer stabbed the victim in a sexually motivated attack. Will a similar second crime be the key to solving both?