Morrison Mysteries
NBC News
Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison takes you on a captivating ride through some of the most suspenseful and chilling works of fiction you’ll ever hear. Get ready for haunting stories of betrayal, love, jealousy and rage. Each chapter brings more clues, more suspense and of course, more twists and turns. So settle down and listen up, it’s classic mysteries as you’ve never heard before.
In Season 3 of Morrison Mysteries, Dateline NBC's Keith Morrison introduces you to the Meadowcroft family, living on a sprawling American farm. The household is teeming with rivalry and passion, envy and anger. When someone mysteriously disappears, two brothers are accused of murder. But all is not as it seems. To find out what really happened, tune in to Wilkie Collins’ "The Dead Alive," a chilling novel from 150 years ago based on a real trial.
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In Season 3 of Morrison Mysteries, Dateline NBC's Keith Morrison introduces you to the Meadowcroft family, living on a sprawling American farm. The household is teeming with rivalry and passion, envy and anger. When someone mysteriously disappears, two brothers are accused of murder. But all is not as it seems. To find out what really happened, tune in to Wilkie Collins’ "The Dead Alive," a chilling novel from 150 years ago based on a real trial.
Listen to all episodes of Morrison Mysteries now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com
Episodes
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Dec 19, 2025 • 24min
1 - Kay and Gerda and the Piece of Glass
Best friends Kay and Gerda face a dire threat when a shard from a sinister mirror pierces Kay's eye and heart. This distortion changes Kay's perception, transforming his playful spirit into cruelty. As he is lured away by the enchanting Snow Queen, Gerda is left heartbroken, vowing to rescue him from her icy grasp. Audiences are taken on a journey filled with magic, danger, and the strength of true friendship as they follow Gerda's determination against all odds.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 30min
2 - Gerda the Brave
Join Gerda on her thrilling adventure as she battles an enchantress's spell to rescue Kay. From journeying through an enchanting garden that erases memories to encountering a wise crow who reveals secrets of a royal palace, Gerda's quest is full of surprises. Witness her determination grow as her tears revive magical roses, reminding her of Kay's plight. With the crow's clever plan, she sneaks into the palace, meeting a prince and princess who offer aid, setting her on a path toward new allies and challenges.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 31min
3 - Gerda versus the Snow Queen
Gerda embarks on a daring quest to rescue her friend Kay from the Snow Queen's icy grip. Throughout her journey, she faces robbers, befriends a compassionate robber girl, and navigates the enchanting yet perilous Robber's Castle. With the help of talking birds, Gerda learns of Kay's location in Lapland. After overcoming magical guards, she reaches the Snow Queen's palace, where her heartfelt tears break the spell on Kay. Together, they return home transformed, reflecting on the beauty of innocence and childhood.
Dec 16, 2025 • 58sec
Introducing Season 4 of Morrison Mysteries: The Snow Queen
In season 4 of Morrison Mysteries, Keith introduces you to best friends Kay and Gerda, who are tested when an evil mirror pierces Kay's heart, slowly turning it into ice. Gerda sets out to save him, but must conquer an old wizard woman, a thieving robber girl and finally, the powerful spell of the Snow Queen herself. Tune in to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen to hear what happens. All episodes will be available Friday, December 19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 2, 2025 • 6min
Dateline Presents: Something About Cari
Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Something About Cari. Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… If you like what you hear, just search Something About Cari to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 29, 2024 • 31min
4 – The Confession
The mystery of what happened to John Jago seems finally solved after someone confesses to killing him. But all is not as it seems, as the trial concludes with a stunning twist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 28, 2024 • 33min
3 – The Murder Trial
Brothers Ambrose and Silas go on trial for the murder of John Jago. Naomi swears Ambrose is innocent. But London attorney Philip Lefrank is not so sure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 27, 2024 • 32min
2 – The Missing Man
There's tension at the Meadowcroft estate. Farm manager John Jago fights furiously with the owner's sons, Ambrose and Silas. They discover that Jago had a secret meeting with Ambrose's girlfriend, Naomi. And then suddenly... John Jago goes missing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 26, 2024 • 33min
1 – The Secret Garden
London attorney Philip Lefrank travels to America for a relaxing vacation with his relatives, the Meadowcrofts. But he soon finds himself embroiled in an intense and dangerous family drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 16, 2024 • 1min
Introducing Season 3 of Morrison Mysteries: The Dead Alive
In Season 3 of Morrison Mysteries, Dateline NBC's Keith Morrison introduces you to the Meadowcroft family, living on a sprawling American farm. The household is teeming with rivalry and passion, envy and anger. When someone mysteriously disappears, two brothers are accused of murder. But all is not as it seems. Tune in to Wilkie Collins’ The Dead Alive, a novel based on a real trial from 150 years ago, to find out what really happened. Begin listening for free on Monday, August 26. Subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free and get subsequent episodes early: DatelinePremium.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
