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How to Watch Oxygen's The Girl on the Milk Carton, About 12-Year-Old Jonelle Matthews' Disappearance

It was 1984 when Jonelle Matthews, 12, disappeared, leaving behind a cold case that would echo through decades until an unlikely hero brought forth evidence crucial to solving it. 

By Oxygen Staff

The two-part special, The Girl on the Milk Carton, deals with the story behind one of the first missing children to be pictured on the containers that sit on breakfast tables across America.

How to Watch

Watch The Girl on the Milk Carton on Oxygen Sunday, August 25 at 7/6c and next day on Peacock.

It was 1984 when 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews disappeared, leaving behind a cold case that would echo through decades until an unlikely hero brought forth evidence crucial to solving it. 

The Girl on the Milk Carton will feature exclusive interviews with the victim’s family, local police who investigated for almost 40 years and the woman whose story became the key to solving the case.

Where can I watch The Girl on the Milk Carton?

The special, airing in two parts, debuts on Oxygen on Sunday, August 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. If that time doesn't work out for you, there are lots of other ways to watch Oxygen.

It's easier than ever to dive into Oxygen programming from anywhere, with full episodes available for streaming on your TV, smartphone or computer. Watch episodes with the Oxygen App, available on iOS and Android by simply entering your cable, digital or satellite TV subscription information — or take advantage of three free credits that Oxygen offers for watching without a login. Elsewhere, most shows are available on Roku and through Chromecast. Individual episodes can be purchased on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and Google Play as well.

Shows that are in-season can be streamed live with a Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV subscription. And you can always watch full episodes right here at Oxygen.com by entering your cable subscription information. Pick the platform that works for you and start your streaming with Oxygen

Jonelle Matthews featured on the Girl on the Milk Carton

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How many episodes make up The Girl on the Milk Carton?

The special consists of two episodes:

"A DEVASTATING DISAPPEARANCE” (August 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT)
Days before Christmas 1984, 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews vanishes from her home. As shock grips Greeley, Colorado, local detectives turn to the FBI, President Ronald Reagan and a national milk carton campaign for answers. All along, the truth lies closer to home.
 
“A MONSTER REVEALED” (Supersized 75-minute episode; August 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT)
Nearly 35 years after Jonelle Matthews’ disappearance, a chilling discovery reignites the hunt for her killer, whose secrets are finally unmasked. An unlikely hero comes forward and a historic trial forces a reckoning.

The Girl on the Milk Carton is produced by Wild Dream Films. Stuart Clarke executive produces with Marcus Plowright serving as director and showrunner.