The First 48

Crime

Station:
A&E (US)

Status:
Running

Start:
2004-06-03

Rating:
9.8/10 from 20 users

A&E brings the critically acclaimed Real-Life series, THE FIRST 48, one of the most watched non-fiction investigative series on cable and AFTER THE FIRST 48, back for more action-packed drama.

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, interrogations and forensic processing. The series follows the nation's top police departments and this season will include the homicide detectives of New Orleans, LA, who will be joining top detectives from Miami, Louisville, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Harris County, TX.

The First 48 Next Episode Air Date

Next Episode is 'A Troubled Mind' (Season 29 Episode 13) and airs on 26 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT).

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List of episodes

S29E10 - Birthday Party Nightmare

In Tulsa, a father is killed protecting his daughter when gunfire erupts at a family birthday party.

Air Date: 05 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)

S29E11 - In Blood

A breakthrough in forensic technology breathes new life into the case of a Gwinnett County man stabbed in his home five years ago.

Air Date: 12 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)

S29E12 - Mystery Man

Air Date: 19 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)

S29E13 - A Troubled Mind

Air Date: 26 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)