How many seasons does The First 48 have?

The First 48 has 30 seasons and 607 episodes.

Is The First 48 renewed or canceled?

The First 48 is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 7, 2026.

Where can I watch The First 48?

The First 48 is available on A&E. You can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, Philo, A&E, A&E Crime Central.

When is the next episode of The First 48?

The next episode of The First 48 (S30 E4) airs on Aug 7, 2026.

The First 48

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

RETURNING30 Seasons607 Episodes★ 7.9

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NetworkA&E

First AiredJun 3, 2004

Last AiredMay 7, 2026

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

S30 E4No ExitAug 7, 20266d

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Cast

Dion Graham

Narrator

Seasons & Episodes30 seasons · 607 episodes

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E1Wrong End of the Gun

Jul 17, 202645m

A North Charleston man asking for help at a stranger's doorstep dies from a gunshot wound to the leg and the search for the shooter leads in an unexpected direction.

E2Shared Blood

Jul 24, 202645m

In Gwinnett County, two best friends are murdered in a public park after setting up a meeting through Instagram.

E3Rumors Kill

Jul 31, 202645m

After a mysterious motorcycle rider stalks and shoots down a Tulsa man, detectives must piece together the events leading up to his death to find out who wanted him dead and why.

E4No ExitUPCOMING

Aug 7, 202645m

A gunfight in a Tulsa apartment ends in a man's death, leaving Detective Mark Kennedy to sort through the truths and lies of the survivors.

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 30 seasons and 607 episodes. The First 48 has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 7, 2026. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 102 votes. The cast includes Dion Graham.