3 Seasons

56 Episodes

  • 1

    Murder in the Family

    Three cases from The First 48 that feature families enveloped in personal tragedies. In New Orleans, two cousins have a deadly fight, in Memphis, a young couple disappear and their uncle's home holds a clue, and in Dallas, a woman brutally turns on her sister-in-law.

    42min | Aired on Aug 01, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 2

    Interrogations: Lies and Tells

    Three different approaches to suspect interviews are featured from The First 48.

    42min | Aired on Aug 08, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 3

    Heat of the Moment 3

    Three cases from The First 48 where things get out of control in a heated moment. In Birmingham, a man's body is found burned after an argument with a friend; in New Orleans, a man with cancer gets a ride home that ends in his murder; and in Tulsa, a man visiting his son is killed in a jealous rage.

    42min | Aired on Aug 22, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 4

    Forensics Don’t Lie

    A look back at three cases from The First 48 where forensics played a pivotal role in solving homicides.

    42min | Aired on Aug 29, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 5

    No Witness

    When there are no witnesses, homicide detectives face an uphill climb to find the truth.

    42min | Aired on Dec 15, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 6

    Unfinished Business

    Cases driven by revenge and resentment; a man is executed in a parking lot after an altercation.

    42min | Aired on Dec 22, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 7

    Deadly Plans

    Three stories where a plan proves deadly for unwitting victims.

    42min | Aired on Dec 29, 2022 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 8

    Fatal Friendship 2

    Detectives find a body in a trash can; a domestic dispute turns into a homicide investigation.

    42min | Aired on Jan 05, 2023 | TV-14 V,L,D | CC

  • 9

    Wrong Place, Wrong Time 3

    A barber is caught in the crossfire of a gang rivalry; a young man is killed by an armed burglar.

    42min | Aired on May 04, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 10

    The Case That Haunts Me 5

    An ongoing battle between two gangs feels impossible to curtail as the body count rises.

    42min | Aired on May 11, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 11

    Rookies 2

    Rookie detectives lead their first investigations in three cases from "The First 48" archive.

    42min | Aired on May 18, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 12

    Shocking Motives

    In Dallas, a barber is gunned down by someone who greets him as a friend.

    42min | Aired on Aug 24, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 13

    The Pros

    A detective leans on his interrogation skills to solve the murder of a man shot in his doorway.

    42min | Aired on Aug 31, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 14

    In the Name of Love

    A couple are shot to death on their doorstep; a hearing-impaired man is stabbed in his doorway.

    42min | Aired on Sep 07, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 15

    Unfinished Business 2

    In Harris County, a teenage girl is lured to her death by someone she considered a friend.

    42min | Aired on Sep 14, 2023 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 16

    Under the Influence

    Critical Minutes looks at three cases from The First 48.

    42min | Aired on Feb 29, 2024 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 17

    Women Who Kill

    Three homicide cases that examine how and why some women kill.

    42min | Aired on Mar 07, 2024 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 18

    All for Money

    Cases from The First 48 archive explore how money can lead to deadly fallouts.

    42min | Aired on Mar 14, 2024 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 19

    On the Run

    Three cases from The First 48 in which homicide suspects go on the run.

    42min | Aired on Mar 21, 2024 | TV-14 V,L | CC

  • 20

    The Case That Haunts Me, Part 6

    For detectives, there are some cases that stay with them for their entire careers.

    42min | Aired on Mar 28, 2024 | TV-14 V,L | CC

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