The First 48

★ 7.9 /10 100 votes

June 3, 2004 29 Seasons 598 Episodes 45 min Returning Series TV-14

Overview

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 & Episodes

Season 1

2004 • 13 Episodes

Season 2

2005 • 13 Episodes

Season 3

2005 • 12 Episodes

Season 4

2006 • 19 Episodes

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

Season 17

2017 • 28 Episodes

Season 18

2019 • 18 Episodes

Season 19

2020 • 54 Episodes

Season 20

2021 • 23 Episodes

Season 21

2022 • 19 Episodes

Season 22

2023 • 8 Episodes

Season 23

2024 • 10 Episodes

Season 24

2024 • 9 Episodes

Season 25

2025 • 9 Episodes

Season 26

2024 • 9 Episodes

Season 27

2025 • 12 Episodes

Season 28

2025 • 12 Episodes

Season 29

2026 • 14 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    A&E
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Dion Graham

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First 48 about?

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...

How many seasons does The First 48 have?

The First 48 has 29 seasons with 598 episodes.

When did The First 48 premiere?

The First 48 premiered on June 3, 2004.

Is The First 48 still running?

Yes, The First 48 is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch The First 48?

The First 48 originally aired on A&E. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of The First 48?

The First 48 has a rating of 7.9/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is The First 48?

The First 48 is classified as Documentary, Drama, Crime.