Dateline: Secrets Uncovered · SEASON 17
The Ruse
Episode 9 · 2026-07-29

- Crime
- Documentary
Episode overview
When a California father fails to return home after a quick trip to check his mail, his son calls police for help - only to find himself the focus of their investigation until a stunning revelation upends the case.
Season 17 episodes
1. The Night Time Stopped2026-06-02
2. Ghosts Can't Talk2026-06-09
3. Deadly Swap2026-06-16
4. The Devil Wore White2026-06-23
5. Deadly Omission2026-06-30
6. Sound and Fury2026-07-07
7. Down the Rabbit Hole2026-07-15
8. The Last Walk2026-07-22
9. The Ruse2026-07-29
10. Sean Combs: The Insiders Speak2026-08-05
11. The Night of the Audition2026-08-11
12. The Intruder2026-08-12