The First 48 immerses viewers in the urgent world of homicide detectives as they navigate the pivotal first 48 hours following a murder. Each episode showcases the relentless pursuit of suspects through real-life investigations, highlighting the pressure and stakes involved. With exclusive access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic analysis, and intense interrogations, the show offers a raw and gripping look at the complexities of solving crimes within this crucial time frame. It’s an unfiltered glimpse into the challenges law enforcement faces in their quest for justice.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
25 ep
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The Building of the Earth
Gangs of Little Havana/Execution in Coconut Grove
The Frozen World
Overkill/Left for Dead
The Northern Forests
Blood in the Snow/Swope Park Killing
Double Shooting on Haskell; Back Alley Revenge
Jungle
Body in the Park / Ruby Street Shooting
Seas of Grass
Killing Spree
Baking Deserts
On Ice/Body in the Canal
The Sky Above
Fire in the Rain/Family Feud
Sweet Fresh Water
Desert Bones/Party's Over
The Margins of the Land
Wrong Side of the Tracks / At Death's Door
Worlds Apart
Stripper's Revenge/Dead on Arrival
The Open Ocean
At Close Range/Murder in Motor City
New Worlds
Silent Witness/Halley Street Slayings
Season 2
Season 2
13 ep
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A Serial Killer Calls
Murder on the Interstate/House of Santeria
Hostile Takeover/Shot in the Back
Hunt for Teeth/Coyote Blue
Downstream Drifter/Murder in Room 162
Deadly Betrayal
Roadside Burning / Blood Ties
Silence in the Grove/Show Stopper
Twisted Honor / Vultures
Devil's Candy
Fallen / Texas Burning
Murder in the Driveway / Double Shooting in the Beans
Deadly Attraction
Season 3
Season 3
12 ep
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House of Blood / Last Man Standing
Duct Tape Murder / Custody of the Devil
Fish out of Water / Good Samaritan
Evil Streak / .50 Caliber
Foolproof Alibi / Left behind
Fifty Dollar Murder / Murder in Liberty City
Torched
Point Blank / Shoot Out
Last Exit / Out Cold
Dead Man Running / Crash
Close Ties / Last Call
Pack of Lies
Season 4
Season 4
19 ep
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Loved to Death / Unmasked
Inner Demons / Kids with Guns
The Witness / The Trunk
Pre-emptive Strike / Unlucky
Memphis Blues / Knife to the Heart
Boogie Man / Murder on Flowering Peach
The Run Around / Night Cap
Crossfire / School Ties
Fool for Love / Dumped
The Wrong Man / Five Points Payback
Candy Lady / Best of Friends
Family Affair / The Hustler
Motel Massacre / Pure Innocent
Broken Alibis / A Good Woman
Houdini / Innocence Lost
Wrong Turn / Deadly Dance
Moment of Truth / Cat and Mouse
Get that Money / Senseless
Easy Prey / Widowmaker
Season 5
Season 5
13 ep
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Fatal Pickup / Bad Neighbor
Up in Smoke / Shot in the Dark
Blood Trail / 50G Murder
Live to Tell / Field of Lies
Stray Bullet / Payback
The Good Book / Nightmare
To Die For / Highway Revenge
Final Investment / Writing on the Wall
Silenced
Last Dance / Deadly Deal
Hard Fall
Reversal of Fortune / Running Scared
Missing Witness / Who's Knocking
Season 6
Season 6
17 ep
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Blindsided
20 Bucks / Family Friends
Bicycle Bandits / First Sho
Last Birthday
Floated Away / Tagged
Friend or Foe / Code of Silence
Thrown Away / Crimson Trail
About Face / Backyard Murder
Stepping Up / Foul Shot
Double Life
Shooting Spree / Lady in the Fire
Bad Call / Ricochet
Neighborhood Sweetheart / Hail of Gunfire
Mislead / Somebody's Daddy
Motel No-Tell / Brotherly Love
The Tender Trap / Bait and Switch
Fit of Rage / Mean Streets
Season 7
Season 7
23 ep
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Inked in Blood
Double Time
Dead Sleep / Tag Team
Unnecessary Roughness / Stolen Life
Burden of Proof / Backfire
American Dream / Easter Sunday
Better Days / Wildflower
Last Ride / Trailer Trap
Lured In / Disaster
Dropped Call / Derailed
Shell Shocked / Cradle to Grave
Deal Breaker / Gunplay
Ashes and Snow
Frenzy / Hard Truth
Last Fare
Last Night Out /Death Do Us Part
Lester Street
Breaking the Silence / Letters of Intent
Bail Out / Seeing Red
Blackout
The Last Yard / Root of All Evil
Moving Out / Among Thieves
Unwelcome Guest / Wrecked
Season 8
Season 8
15 ep
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Gone
Return to Sender; Death Camp
Obstruction; Flight Risk
Crashing the Gate; 6000 Motives
Blood Money; Fifteen
Out of the Past; Fued
Devil Inside; Rattlesnake
After the First 48 - Blindsided; Killing Spree
Blame Game; Chasing Shadows
After the First 48 - Silenced; Downstream Drifter
Live Bait; Drama at the Classic
Out of Sight; Missing Piece
Shattered Dreams; Left to Die
Up in Flames; Drive-By
One Heart
Season 9
Season 9
13 ep
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Last Wish
Signs of Violence; Live By the Gun
Cold as Ice
Road Hazard; Cold
In Broad Daylight; Fight Club
After the First 48 - Blackout
Ditched
Caught Up
Torn; Gun Crazy
After The First 48 - Ashes and Snow; Backyard Murder
Johnny Black; Stranger Than Fiction
Heart of Gold; Last Breath
Blind Rage; Those Closest To Us
Season 10
Season 10
25 ep
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Twist of Fate
Body of Evidence
Lost Highway; Out for Murda
10 Pounds
Cut Down; 911
Update Special: Bait and Switch
Smoke Screen; The Last Goodbye
Straight Menace
Forensic Evidence: Overkill; Deadly Rendezvous
Alias; Duel
Eye for an Eye; Dead End
Hale Storm
In Harm's Way; Jealous Rage
The Stranger; Prince of Darkness
Update Special: Burden of Proof; Last Ride
Mixed Up; Blind Alley
Division; Loose Ends
Schoolyard Revenge
Update Special: Disappeared; Red Handed
Girl Fight; Blink of an Eye
John Doe; Night of the Dead
Deadly Gamble; Inside Job
No Escape; Trail of Evidence
Critical Condition; Love Thy Neighbor
Bad Connection; Heartbreak
Season 11
Season 11
30 ep
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Marked for Death
Underworld
Gimme Shelter; Mishap
What Lies Beneath; Back for Blood
Thicker Than Water
Insider; Paradise Lost; Bad Debt
Terribly Wrong; Settling the Score
Final Call; Fatal Fury
Dying Declaration; One Last Score
Street Law; Standing Up
Brother's Blood; Trapped
Southwick; Devil's Doorway
Beatdown; Pistol Whipped
Night Out; One Gram
Fear Factor; Fall Guy
Mother and Child
The Ring; Last Drive
Without a Trace; Street Justice
Cold and Callous
Snake Eyes; No Way Out
Brother’s Bread; Into the Woods
Stolen Lives; Family Bonds
Burning Rage; Fallen Soldiers
Last Words; Nowhere to Hide
Hit List; Hand in Hand
No Return; Dangerous Game
Love Her Madly; Off Track
Blood Alley; Bad Deal
The Chase; One Shot
Caught in the Middle
Season 12
Season 12
6 ep
Season 15
Season 15
28 ep
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The House on Madrona Street
Blood on Bourbon
Blood Lust
Secrets and Lies
Murder on Maiden Lane
Last Shift
M.I.A.
Knock Knock
The Third Man / Cash Money Murder
Moonie / Dark Impulse
Bloody Valentine / Storm Warning
The First 48 Presents: Killer Verdict
In a Lonely Place
Broken Home
The Fighter / Final Ride
The Ties That Bind
Old Wounds
Dark Corners / Gundown
Down on Bourbon / Deadly Trap
House of Cards
Mother of Two
Snapshot
1000 Cuts / Draw
Sudden Death / Devil at the Door
The Invitation
Bad Tempered / The Bully
Room for the Night / Down and Out
Chopper
Season 16
Season 16
14 ep
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Deadly Premonition
Taken for a Ride
Killer Contact
Mr. New Orleans / No Shelter
Bad Romance / Out of Control
Murder on the Bluff
A Fighting Chance
Deadly Favor / Just Kids
Deadly Lies / Stay Down
The Other Wife
Love Hate / A Soldier's Life
A Man's Game
Fatal Mistake
A Murder in Mobile
Season 17
Season 17
27 ep
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Honor Code
Runner Runner
Monster
Dangerous Company
Endless Love & Out of Time
Trap House
Devil in Me & Trail of Blood
Cruel Summer
Rearview Killer & Point Blank
Score to Settle & In Her Arms
The Girl Next Door
Fallen Hero / The Last Deal
Inside the Tape Special #5
Inside the Tape Special #6
Inside the Tape Special #7
Stolen Innocence
Deadly Secrets & True Lies
Bad Lick & Red Dawn
Last Hope & Truth and Consequences
Standing Ground
End of the Road
Lost Boys
Predator
For a Friend & The Last Gamble
Knock at the Door & The Brave One
Unspeakable
Unspeakable Part 2
Season 18
Season 18
17 ep
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Spree Killer
The Grudge
A Bad Run-In / Inferno
Last Rap
Flashing Colors
Buried Secrets
The Visitor
Rise Up / Somebody's Friend
Family First
After Hours / The Cutting Edge
The Deadliest Sin / Bloodlines
A Killer Fight / Do the Right Thing
The Fallen Angel
The Brotherhood & Lit Up
Young Guns
Random Acts & Blunt Force
Crossroads
Season 19
Season 19
30 ep
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Chain of Death
Taken
Down a Dark Hallway
Tricked / Rogue Gun
Dead Stop / Uninvited
The Invader
Bridge of Lies
Devil's Trail
The Break Up / No Good Deed
Jealous Heart / The Jump
Fateful Date
Triggered
Brothers Down
Carnage in the Streets
Late Night Ambush / Fire & Fury
Life Interrupted / Lucifer
Jackpot
Cruel Intentions
Gangland
Deadly Triangle
The Standoff
Snatched
Child's Play / Bad Intentions
Among Friends
Shooting Blind / Brothers in Arms
Night of Lies
Point of No Return
Old Flame / Bad Behavior
Escape Plan / Path of Terror
Skipping School / Gamer
Season 20
Season 20
3 ep
Season 22
Season 22
8 ep
Season 23
Season 23
10 ep
Season 24
Season 24
6 ep
Season 25
Season 25
9 ep
Season 26
Season 26
9 ep
Season 27
Season 27
12 ep
Season 28
Season 28
8 ep
Season 29
Season 29
14 ep
