The First 48
- Documentary
- Drama
- Crime
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
The First 48 is a documentary crime series that follows detectives across the US during the crucial first 48 hours of murder investigations. Since premiering in 2004, the show has documented real-life cases with access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensics, and interrogations. With 29 seasons tracked, it remains a cornerstone of crime documentary television.
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Seasons
29 seasons
Season 113 episodes · 2004-06-03
Season 213 episodes · 2005-01-06
Season 312 episodes · 2005-10-05
Season 419 episodes · 2006-06-14
Season 513 episodes · 2007-01-18
Season 617 episodes · 2007-07-11
Season 732 episodes · 2008-01-09
Season 815 episodes · 2009-01-01
Season 913 episodes · 2009-06-16
Season 1029 episodes · 2010-01-14
Season 1139 episodes · 2010-09-30
Season 1232 episodes · 2011-12-08
Season 1336 episodes · 2013-03-06
Season 1439 episodes · 2014-06-17
Season 1529 episodes · 2015-11-05
Season 1622 episodes · 2016-12-01
Season 1728 episodes · 2017-10-19
Season 1818 episodes · 2019-01-10
Season 1954 episodes · 2020-01-01
Season 2023 episodes · 2021-10-20
Season 2119 episodes · 2022-11-02
Season 228 episodes · 2023-09-20
Season 2310 episodes · 2024-01-01
Season 249 episodes · 2024-05-29
Season 259 episodes · 2025-01-01
Season 269 episodes · 2024-05-30- Season 2712 episodes · 2025-01-01
Season 2812 episodes · 2025-06-12- Season 2919 episodes · 2026-01-01
Episodes · Season 29
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Four Shots | 2026-01-01 | 86m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Betrayal | 2026-01-08 | 86m | 7.0 |
| 03 | A Lonely Place to Die | 2026-01-15 | — | 0.0 |
| 04 | The Cool Mum | 2026-01-22 | — | 0.0 |
| 05 | Unfriendly Fire | 2026-01-29 | — | 0.0 |
| 06 | R Is for Random | 2026-02-05 | — | 0.0 |
| 07 | Murder in the Bud Room & A Mother Taken | 2026-02-12 | — | 0.0 |
| 08 | Circle of Friends & Rearview Murder | 2026-02-19 | 45m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Blood Brothers | 2026-02-26 | — | 0.0 |
| 10 | Birthday Party Nightmare | 2026-03-05 | — | 0.0 |
| 11 | In Blood | 2026-03-12 | — | 0.0 |
| 12 | Mystery Man | 2026-03-19 | — | 0.0 |
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Is The First 48 renewed or cancelled?
The First 48 is listed as ongoing — no renewal announcement tracked yet.
The First 48 — frequently asked
When did The First 48 first air?
The First 48 premiered on June 3, 2004.
How many seasons does The First 48 have?
29 seasons have been tracked as of now.
Where can I watch The First 48?
The First 48 airs on A&E and episodes are available through their platforms and other streaming services that carry the network's content.
What makes The First 48 different from other crime shows?
The series offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to real murder investigations during their first 48 critical hours, including crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and actual interrogations with detectives across the country.
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