48 Hours
48 Hours is a news and crime series on CBS that premiered in 1988, with 40 seasons and 1,169 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 40 Episode 5, airs on Oct 31, 2026.
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This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart.
Seasons & Episodes40 seasons · 1172 episodes
About 48 Hours
48 Hours is a news, crime, documentary series on CBS. The show first aired on Jan 19, 1988 and currently has 40 seasons and 1,169 episodes. 48 Hours is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 31, 2026. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 56 votes. Created by Judy Tygard.
48 Hours FAQ
How many seasons does 48 Hours have?
48 Hours has 40 seasons and 1,169 episodes.
Is 48 Hours renewed or canceled?
48 Hours is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 31, 2026.
Where can I watch 48 Hours?
48 Hours is available on CBS. You can stream it on Netflix, Fubo, Philo, Paramount+.
When is the next episode of 48 Hours?
The next episode of 48 Hours (S40 E5) airs on Oct 31, 2026.
