Savannah Guthrie’s Today show return date announced after two-month absence

Guthrie will return to the NBC morning show on April 6, 2026 following her mother's kidnapping

Savannah Guthrie is officially set to return to Today after stepping away for nearly two months amid the ongoing search for her missing mother.

Guthrie will return to the NBC morning show on April 6, 2026, marking her first full-time comeback since late January.

The longtime co-anchor has been off the air since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared on February 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe the 84-year-old may have been abducted, and the case remains under active investigation.

During her absence, Guthrie has been in Arizona supporting her family and helping coordinate efforts to find her mother. Her colleagues, including Hoda Kotb and Sheinelle Jones, have filled in on the anchor desk and publicly expressed their support.

Guthrie briefly returned to the Today studio earlier in March to reconnect with her team, calling them her “greater family,” but had not resumed her on-air duties at the time.

The announcement of her return comes after an emotional interview in which Guthrie spoke about the toll her mother’s disappearance has taken on her family, while also expressing a desire to return to work despite the ongoing uncertainty.

The case surrounding Nancy Guthrie remains unresolved, with no suspects identified. Authorities and the family continue to seek public assistance, with significant rewards being offered for information.

Guthrie’s return is expected to mark a significant moment for the Today show as she rejoins her colleagues while continuing to navigate a deeply personal crisis.