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Savannah Guthrie will rejoin the “Today” show in early April, stepping back into morning broadcasts nearly eight weeks after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing. Her return is both a personal milestone and a renewed public appeal as investigators continue to seek information about the disappearance.
Guthrie temporarily stepped away from her duties after her mother was last seen on Jan. 31; family members reported her missing the next day. The anchor, who has been at the center of the program since 2012, told colleagues she wants to be surrounded by the “Today” team as she navigates this difficult period, describing the workplace as an extended family and a place where she can find support.
When Guthrie will be on air
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Guthrie is scheduled to return on Monday, April 6. The live broadcast runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
How to watch
You can see Guthrie on NBC’s broadcast network and through the show’s digital feeds, including TODAY.com, the TODAY mobile app and the program’s social channels. Clips and highlights typically appear across those platforms shortly after segments air.
The “Today” team you’ll see
The morning lineup around Guthrie includes familiar faces who rotate through anchors and segments. Key colleagues include:
- Craig Melvin
- Al Roker
- Carson Daly
- Jenna Bush Hager
- Dylan Dreyer
- Sheinelle Jones
- Willie Geist
What’s known about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
According to authorities and family statements, Nancy Guthrie was last observed on Saturday, Jan. 31. When she failed to appear at a planned gathering the next day, friends alerted family members. Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department say they believe she was taken from her home against her will; the case remains active.
Public updates from law enforcement have been limited recently, but Savannah Guthrie and her family have repeatedly asked the public to re-examine possible evidence. They urged anyone who might hold relevant material—phone images, surveillance footage, text messages, journals, or other observations—to come forward.
- Look for any surveillance or doorbell camera clips from Jan. 31–Feb. 1
- Check recent texts, voicemails or notes for details that might seem significant in retrospect
- Share any relevant sightings or neighborhood observations with investigators
If you have information, law enforcement requests you contact the authorities: 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov; the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900; or 88-CRIME.
Guthrie’s return is likely to be watched closely by viewers and colleagues alike — not only as a professional comeback but as an appeal to keep the missing-persons investigation in the public eye. For many, tuning in will be a way to offer support while the search continues and officials pursue any new leads.
