TV show availability guide

The First 48

The First 48 takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations as it follows homicide detectives in the critical first 48 hours of murder investigations, giving viewers unprecedented access to crime scenes

2023 1 season · 2 episodes Returning Series

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Where to watch in United States

21 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 18 Oct 2026, 11:31 UTC

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  • Streaming providerNetflixNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Linked platform guideAmazon Prime VideoPlatform guideView details
  • Streaming providerDisney PlusNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerHuluNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Linked platform guidePeacock PremiumRelated brand guideView details
  • Streaming providerPhiloNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerA&ENo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerNetflix Standard with AdsNo 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
  • Linked platform guidePeacock Premium PlusRelated brand guideView details

Free

3
  • Streaming providerThe CWNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerHooplaNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerSpectrum On DemandNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Free with ads

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  • Streaming providerThe Roku ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerA&ENo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Buy

4
  • Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerApple TV StoreNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerGoogle Play MoviesNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerFandango At HomeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

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Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S1 E2

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After a 14-year-old boy is shot to death outside of a friend's house, detectives wonder if he was caught in the middle of a sinister plot.

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Season guide

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1 season entry

  • Season 24

    Season 1

    2 episodes

    First episode aired

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