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BAD ROMANCE
Air Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Time Slot: 10:01 PM-11:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#202) "Web of Lies"
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NEW EPISODES

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Bad Romance: A Special Edition of 20/20: "Web of Lies" (202)

Soon after adopting a baby girl, a young mother is found brutally murdered, and three crime scene photos hold the key to unmasking the killer.

AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF THE '20/20' LIMITED SERIES 'BAD ROMANCE' PROFILES THE TRAGIC CASE OF A YOUNG COUPLE WHOSE DREAM OF STARTING A FAMILY ENDS IN A SHOCKING MURDER

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman Investigates the Twisted Murder Plot Unraveled by a Tiny Clue in 'Web of Lies,' Airing Tuesday, April 1, on ABC and Streaming the Next Day on Hulu

"Bad Romance," the 8-episode limited true crime series from ABC News' "20/20," returns with episode two, "Web of Lies," a chilling tale of love, betrayal and a deadly secret. What began as a family dream for Mark and Donnah Winger, a young couple from Springfield, Illinois, soon unraveled into an unthinkable nightmare when, just months after the couple adopted a baby girl, Donnah was found brutally murdered in their home. Mark told authorities he walked in on a terrifying scene: a man - a driver who had once taken Donnah and their baby home from the airport - beating his wife to death. Acting, he says, in her defense, Mark killed the man, and many called him a hero. ABC News' Matt Gutman investigates the harrowing details where three crime scene photos hold an important key in this case of a young mother gone too soon. This episode of "Bad Romance" airs TUESDAY, APRIL 1 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.

Mourning Donnah and anxious to take care of his new baby, Mark hired a young nanny, Rebecca, to help care for his daughter. The two fell in love, married and had three children of their own. For years, it seemed like Mark had rebuilt his life - until a chance encounter with one of Donnah's best friends unraveled a dark secret that no one could have imagined.

"Bad Romance" is hosted by ABC News contributor and ESPN analyst Ryan Smith and airs Tuesdays from 10:01-11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and next day on Hulu. Now in season two, the series reveals some of the shocking true crime stories of love turned lethal and some of the most startling and surprising romances over the years, featuring interviews with individuals involved in some of the most deadly and twisted obsessions.

ABC News' "20/20" is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, "20/20" features unforgettable, character-driven true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour "20/20" events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.

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BAD ROMANCE (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
1/22/24 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (spring 2025)
TIME SLOT:
tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
2 (8 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's web site, March 2025) "Bad Romance," is a new eight-episode limited true-crime series from ABC News' "20/20." Hosted by ABC News contributor Ryan Smith, "Bad Romance" reports on "20/20" stories ripped from the headlines, leading viewers through some of the most shocking and surprising romance stories of the last decade — stories that began with romance and ended in crime. Every Monday night for eight weeks following "The Bachelor," "Bad Romance" features true-crime stories, including the twisted love triangle between a husband, wife and lover; the murder of an NFL star's pregnant girlfriend; and the case of a man found guilty of murdering his wife by two separate juries. Throughout the series, "20/20" visits crime scenes and interviews the individuals at the center of some of the most twisted and obsessive love stories, just weeks before Valentine's Day.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ryan Smith as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Janice Johnston as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ABC News Studios