The WORST episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn
Every episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn!
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.
#2 - A Bridge to Disaster
Season 28 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/20/2025
Can police ease the fears of a close-knit community following the murder of a beloved restaurant owner?
#8 - Unfinished Journey
Season 14 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/4/2016
Jamie Bowie disappears while driving from Phoenix to Los Angeles on Interstate 10, then her body is found near the highway a month later.
#10 - Trail of Betrayal
Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/23/2017
After missing newlyweds are found murdered, family members and friends point fingers at each other, leading investigators to believe someone close to the victims is responsible for their deaths.
#11 - From Dusk To Darkness
Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/6/2016
After a young girl mysteriously disappears, her family and the police undergo a tormenting journey to find a lead.
#13 - That's Him!
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2017
A successful car salesman is killed in a hail of gunfire that erupts on his front porch.
#16 - She Wasn't Alone
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/30/2014
A young woman, just engaged is viciously murdered.
#17 - Footprints And Whispers
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2014
A killer's own words may hold the key to solving the case of a man and his wife found murdered in their home.
#18 - A Tale Tell Call
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/23/2012
A dating service receives strange calls that help police solve a murder.
#22 - Deadly Paper Trail
Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/13/2016
The police follow a trail of emails, hoping it will lead them to a vicious killer.
#23 - Lost, but Not Forgotten
Season 28 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/13/2025
Can police solve the terrifying disappearance of a beautiful teenager, kidnapped out of her own bed in the middle of the night?
#24 - A Wave Goodbye
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2015
A 14-year-old girl is discovered murdered at an empty campground, located more than 50 miles from where she was last sighted.
