Dateline Pre-Empted for Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

NBC will not air a new episode of Dateline on Friday, July 4, 2025. Instead, the network will broadcast the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, celebrating America’s Independence Day with one of the country’s most iconic fireworks shows. The special event will feature live musical performances, celebrity appearances, and breathtaking fireworks displays lighting up the New York City skyline.

This yearly tradition draws millions of viewers and brings families together for a night of patriotic celebration. NBC will resume regular programming of Dateline on its next scheduled date. Viewers looking forward to new mysteries and investigative stories can check listings for upcoming episodes later in July.