TV show availability guide

The First 48

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.

2004 7.9/10 community score 30 seasons · 610 episodes Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Crime

Viewing market

Country-level availability

Where to watch in United States

21 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 16 Oct 2026, 18:29 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

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

Buy

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  • 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

Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

A concise series timeline, including the latest aired episode and the next date currently listed.

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First aired
Seasons
30
Episodes
610
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S30 E7

Episode 7

Aired 45 min

Detectives in major cities around the country race against the clock to solve homicides and use forensic evidence and witness interviews to help identify suspects.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

31 season entries

  • Season 30

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 29

    19 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 28

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 27

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 26

    9 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 25

    9 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 24

    9 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 23

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

Show 23 more season entries

  • Season 22

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 21

    19 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 20

    23 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 19

    54 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 18

    18 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 17

    28 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 16

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 15

    29 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 14

    39 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 13

    36 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 12

    32 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 11

    39 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 10

    29 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 9

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 8

    15 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 7

    32 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 6

    17 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 5

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    19 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    31 episodes

    First episode aired

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