The First 48
2004 · TV Series · TV-14 · 45 min · ★ 7.9
This series follows homicide detectives during the crucial first 48 hours after a killing, when leads are freshest and time is tight. With a gritty, fast pace, it offers behind-the-scenes access to real investigations, including crime scenes, autopsies, forensic work, and interrogations.
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Watch free on Tubi — also streaming on Netflix, Hulu and A&E Crime Central.
~475 hours to watch · 632 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-06-03
- Network
- A&E
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (101 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want tense, real-world investigations with direct access to interviews and forensic details, similar to 48 Hours or Forensic Files; Not for you if you dislike graphic true-crime content or want lighter viewing.
Pros: genuine real-life cases; fast-paced investigations; behind-the-scenes access | Cons: political commentary distractions; perceived case selection imbalance; heavy, graphic subject matter
Themes
- true crime
- murder investigation
Cast & crew
Dion Graham
as Narrator
Episodes29 seasons · 632 episodes
29 seasons · 632 episodes. Full episode list omitted here for length — open the episode tracker above to browse and mark episodes.