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Methods: We performed a retrospective content analysis on national network television evening news segments covering the opioid crisis from 1\/2000 to 8\/2020, which were obtained from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive. The database was queried for: opioid epidemic, oxycontin, heroin, fentanyl, and naloxone. Two independent reviewers quantitatively coded segment characteristics, including theme, geographic location, opioids mentioned, strategies for combatting the epidemic discussed, interviews conducted, and patient demographics. Changes in segment characteristics over time were analyzed using chi-square analyses and Fisher's exact tests. Results: News segments ( N\u2009=\u2009191) most commonly provided an overview of the epidemic (55.5%) and\/or conveyed personal stories (40.3%). Prescription opioids (59.7%) and heroin (62.8%) were more often referenced than fentanyl (17.8%); the focus on heroin peaked in 2011\u20132015 (84.8%), while references to fentanyl significantly increased over time ( p\u2009=\u20090.021). The most frequently interviewed people included patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) (47.1%), healthcare providers (36.7%), family members\/friends (31.9%), and law enforcement (30.9%). Most of the featured patients with OUD were male (63.0%), white (88.4%), and young (&lt; 40\u2009years) adults (77.9%). Coverage of the crisis peaked in 2016. Conclusions: Evening news segments\u2019 emphasis on personal stories, while emotionally compelling, came at the cost of thematically-framed coverage that may improve public understanding of the complexities of the epidemic. 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