TV series
The First 48
2004–, English, on A&E.
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.
- Seasons
- 30
- Episodes
- 610
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Still running
Absolute Cinema
Drop everything and watch it.
7.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
Stream
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Disney Plus
Hulu
Peacock Premium
Philo
A&E
Netflix Standard with Ads
A&E Crime Central Apple TV channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Peacock Premium Plus
The CW
Hoopla
Spectrum On Demand
The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S30 E7: Episode 7
Aired 27 August 2026
Seasons 30
Season 1
2004 · 13 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 2
2005 · 13 episodes
Season 3
2005 · 12 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 4
2006 · 19 episodes · 0.5/10
Season 5
2007 · 13 episodes
Season 6
2007 · 17 episodes
Season 7
2008 · 32 episodes
Season 8
2009 · 15 episodes
Season 9
2009 · 13 episodes
Season 10
2010 · 29 episodes
Season 11
2010 · 39 episodes
Season 12
2011 · 32 episodes
Season 13
2013 · 36 episodes
Season 14
2014 · 39 episodes
Season 15
2015 · 29 episodes
Season 16
2016 · 22 episodes · 6.1/10
Season 17
2017 · 28 episodes
Season 18
2019 · 18 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 19
2020 · 54 episodes
Season 20
2021 · 23 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 21
2022 · 19 episodes
Season 22
2023 · 8 episodes
Season 23
2024 · 10 episodes
Season 24
2024 · 9 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 25
2025 · 9 episodes
Season 26
2024 · 9 episodes
Season 27
2025 · 12 episodes
Season 28
2025 · 12 episodes
Season 29
2026 · 19 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 30
2026 · 7 episodes · 5.3/10
Specials
2011 · 31 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 3 June 2004
- Network
- A&E
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-14
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked The First 48
Wormwood
TV · 2017 · 6.1/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Snapped
TV · 2004 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
People Magazine Investigates
TV · 2016 · 8.5/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cold Case Files
TV · 1999 · 8.4/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Forensic Files
TV · 1996 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Monster
TV · 2016 · 7.5/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fear Thy Neighbor
TV · 2014 · 8.1/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Who Killed Jill Dando?
TV · 2023 · 6.8/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Murder Tapes
TV · 2019 · 7.8/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Murder: Gabby Petito
TV · 2025 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The First 48: quick answers
Is The First 48 worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The First 48 are there?
The First 48 has 30 seasons and 610 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The First 48 finished?
The First 48 is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Where can I watch The First 48?
The First 48 is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Philo, A&E, Netflix Standard with Ads, A&E Crime Central Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus.
Is The First 48 suitable for kids?
The First 48 is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The First 48?
If you liked The First 48, try Wormwood, Snapped, People Magazine Investigates.