How many seasons does The First 48 have?

The First 48 has 29 seasons and 596 episodes.

Is The First 48 renewed or canceled?

The First 48 is currently returning. The next episode airs Mar 19, 2026.

When is the next episode of The First 48?

The next episode of The First 48 (S29 E12) airs on Mar 19, 2026.

The First 48

Name: The First 48
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Crime
Released: 2004-06-03
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Dion Graham

RETURNING29 Seasons596 Episodes★ 7.9

NetworkA&E

First AiredJun 3, 2004

Last AiredOct 16, 2025

GenreDocumentary, Drama, Crime

Runtime45 min

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.

NEXT EPISODE

S29 E12Mystery ManMar 19, 20263d

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Cast

Dion Graham

Narrator

Seasons & Episodes29 seasons · 596 episodes

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E1Four Shots

Jan 1, 202686m

In North Charleston, a construction worker is killed by a stray bullet during an attempted robbery inside a trailer park; as investigators follow the suspects' trail, they discover things are not what they seem.

E2Betrayal

Jan 8, 202686m

In Tulsa, the murder of two women sends detectives on a desperate search for a missing third who may also be a victim of homicide.

E3A Lonely Place to Die

Jan 15, 2026

When a father of six is found shot in an urban encampment, Tulsa Homicide calls on the unhoused community to help them find the killer.

E4The Cool Mum

Jan 22, 2026

After a North Charleston mother of four is found beaten to death in the bushes, a rookie detective battles it out in the interview room with her suspected killer.

E5Unfriendly Fire

Jan 29, 2026

A college student is gunned down in a doorway; Tulsa Homicide detectives explore whether a feud between friends escalated to murder.

E6R Is for Random

Feb 5, 2026

When a young father is executed in broad daylight, Gwinnett County detectives race against the clock to figure out if one man was passing innocently through the neighbourhood or if he's the killer.

E7Murder in the Bud Room & A Mother Taken

Feb 12, 2026

In Tulsa, a heated argument spirals out of control, ending in the murder of a father of six. In Gwinnett County, a young boy is the only witness to the violent abduction of his mother, leaving detectives racing to find her before it's too late.

E8Circle of Friends & Rearview Murder

Feb 19, 202645m

In Tulsa, detectives follow a trail of blood to a community where one person's accusations have consequences. In Mobile, a possible collision between two strangers escalates into a shooting.

E9Blood Brothers

Feb 26, 2026

When gunfire from an automatic weapon leaves an innocent man dead, Tulsa Homicide searches for the intended target and the truth behind the attack.

E10

E10Birthday Party Nightmare

Mar 5, 2026

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

E11

E11In Blood

Mar 12, 2026

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

E12

E12Mystery ManUPCOMING

Mar 19, 2026

A Gwinnett County man is found strangled and shot in his truck. Detectives track the killer into a neighborhood where he seems to vanish into thin air.

About The First 48

The First 48 is a documentary, drama, crime series on A&E. The show first aired on Jun 3, 2004 and currently has 29 seasons and 596 episodes. The First 48 has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Mar 19, 2026. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 98 votes. The cast includes Dion Graham.