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Series · 2004 · 45 min · 30 seasons

The First 48 (2004)

7.9/10 · 103 votes
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The First 48 is a TV series (Documentary, Drama and Crime) that first aired in 2004. The First 48 has 30 seasons and 610 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.9/10 from 103 viewers. In United States, you can watch The First 48 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Philo.

Last episode S30 · E7 — Episode 7 August 27, 2026

Where can I watch The First 48

📍 United States

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry The First 48, and the countries where you can watch it:

Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel 5 countries

Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

Sky Go 4 countries

Austria, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland

RTL+ 2 countries

Austria, Germany

Canal+ 2 countries

Austria, Netherlands

GEO Wild Amazon Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

RTL Crime Amazon Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

RTL+ Max Amazon Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

WOW 2 countries

Austria, Germany

Netflix 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Netflix Standard with Ads 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Plot

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.

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#true crime#murder investigation

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First 48?

In United States, you can watch The First 48 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Philo.

Who stars in The First 48?

The main cast of The First 48 includes Dion Graham.

How many seasons and episodes does The First 48 have?

The First 48 has 30 seasons and 610 episodes in total.

When was The First 48 released?

The First 48 first aired on June 3, 2004.

When is the next episode of The First 48?

No new episode of The First 48 has been announced yet. The latest episode (season 30, episode 7) aired on August 27, 2026.

Has The First 48 ended?

No, The First 48 is still ongoing.

Is The First 48 worth watching?

The First 48 has an average rating of 7.9/10 from 103 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The First 48?

If you enjoyed The First 48, try Snapped, People Magazine Investigates, Forensic Files and Cold Case Files.

Is The First 48 on Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel ?

Not in United States right now. The First 48 is on Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel in: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Poland.

Is The First 48 on Sky Go?

Not in United States right now. The First 48 is on Sky Go in: Austria, Germany, United Kingdom and Ireland.

Is The First 48 on RTL+?

Not in United States right now. The First 48 is on RTL+ in: Austria and Germany.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·