NEW EPISODES

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

9:01-11:00 p.m. - 20/20

A teacher takes his 15 y/o student; police launch a 38-day nationwide search to find her.

'20/20' EXAMINES CASE OF 15-YEAR-OLD STUDENT TAKEN BY TENNESSEE TEACHER RESULTING IN 38-DAY NATIONWIDE MANHUNT

Two-Hour Program Features New Interviews with State and Federal Investigators, Prosecutors Who Brought Tad Cummins to Justice

The Episode Includes Never-Before-Broadcasted Interrogation Footage of Cummins, Discussing His Relationship With 15-Year-Old Thomas

'20/20' Airs on Friday, Dec. 2 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

In 2017, 50-year-old high school teacher Tad Cummins took his 15-year-old student Elizabeth Thomas from her small hometown in Tennessee after illicit behavior that began in his classroom came to light. Their disappearance prompted a 38-day national search, making headlines across the country. "20/20" examines the case with new interviews and police footage after ABC News correspondent Eva Pilgrim had the first on-camera interview with Thomas in 2018. The two-hour program provides a comprehensive look at the case, including the events leading up to the disappearance, never-before-released evidence from the month-long investigation that tracked the pair across the country, and the prosecution of Cummins.

"20/20" has new interviews with key investigators and prosecutors who brought Cummins to justice, including Special Agent Sterling Wall, the lead FBI agent on the case; Special Agent Tyler Sells with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; detective Marcus Albright, the lead investigator from the Maury County, Tennessee Sherriff's Office; and Sara Beth Myers, the lead federal prosecutor on the case. The program also features never-before-broadcast interrogation footage of Cummins, providing critical insight into his state of mind before he fled, and an interview with Cummins' ex-wife Jill. Additional interviews include key family members of Cummins and Thomas; Jason Whatley, the Thomas family attorney; District Attorney Brent Cooper; and Griffin Barry, whose tip led to Cummins' arrest. "20/20" airs Friday, Dec. 2 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, next day on Hulu.

ABC News' "20/20" is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 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. EST on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.