20/20 (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, 20/20 is a news and documentary series.
What it’s about. 20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
Who’s in it. 20/20 stars Cynthia McFadden as Self, Diane Sawyer as Self, Elizabeth Vargas as Self and Lisa McRee as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, 20/20 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20/20 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20/20 tend to enjoy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Conan, Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20/20 (1978)?
- In US, 20/20 is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 20/20 worth watching?
- 20/20 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy news and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20/20?
- 20/20 stars Cynthia McFadden, Diane Sawyer, Elizabeth Vargas, Lisa McRee and Martin Bashir.
- When was 20/20 released?
- 20/20 was released in 1978.