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48 Hours

1988 · TV Series · TV-14 · 42 min · ★ 7.2

NewsCrimeDocumentaryDramaMystery

This long-running newsmagazine explores real crime and justice stories, focusing on the people affected and the search for answers. Each episode takes an in-depth look at a case, often following efforts to uncover the truth and resolve lingering mysteries.

Also known as 48 Hours Mystery · 48 Hours Hard Evidence · 48 Hours on OWN · 48 Hours on ID

Where to watch

Watch free on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, CBS News +1 more — also streaming on Netflix, Paramount+, fuboTV +1 more.

~1015 hours to watch · 1155 episodes.

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Details
Years
1988
Release date
1988-01-19
Network
CBS
Language
English
Rated
TV-14
Runtime
42 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (55 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like thoughtful true-crime reporting in the vein of Dateline NBC or 20/20, especially when the human side matters as much as the mystery; Not for you if you want lighter or fictional viewing.

Pros: compelling real cases; in-depth reporting; human impact | Cons: serious subject matter; investigative pacing; crime-focused stories

Themes

  • biting
  • true crime
  • disturbed
  • angry
  • magazine show
  • complex
  • suspicious
  • anxious
  • cautionary
  • suspenseful
  • callous
  • informative

Cast & crew

Directed by Matthew DeVoe

Created by Judy Tygard

Episodes39 seasons · 1155 episodes

39 seasons · 1,155 episodes. Full episode list omitted here for length — open the episode tracker above to browse and mark episodes.