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Cold Case Files

Explore compelling cases that have gone cold for years, chronicling the journeys of the detectives who reopened them. The detectives relive the events of the crimes, reveal new twists and startling revelations, relying on breakthroughs in forensic technology and the influence of social media to help crack these cases.

1999 8.4/10 community score 5 seasons · 128 episodes Ended
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Documentary

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Where to watch in United States

11 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 17 Oct 2026, 14:41 UTC

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  • Linked platform guideAmazon Prime VideoPlatform guideView details
  • Streaming providerDisney PlusNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPhiloNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerA&ENo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerA&E Crime Central Apple TV channelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Linked platform guideAmazon Prime Video with AdsRelated brand guideView details

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  • Streaming providerHooplaNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Free with ads

2

Buy

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

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First aired
Seasons
5
Episodes
128
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S5 E28

Evidence Kit

Aired 1h

The Chicago Police Department launches the Women's DNA initiative to fund the testing of backlogged rape evidence kits and help rape victims find justice. Meanwhile in Sacramento County, California, the deputy district attorney hunts for the killer of a man who was brutally stabbed to death in his home 16 years earlier, using a new grant for DNA testing.

Next listed episode

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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

5 season entries

  • Season 5

    28 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    25 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    25 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    25 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    25 episodes

    First episode aired

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