48 Hours(1988)
48 Hours Synopsis
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.
48 Hours (1988) is a news, crime and documentary series that premiered on January 19, 1988, spanning 39 seasons and 1167 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-01-19
- Last aired:
- 2026-05-23
- Producers:
- Judy Tygard
48 Hours Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 56 ratings.
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48 Hours – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream 48 Hours?
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48 Hours (1988) is available to stream on Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Apple TV Store. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of 48 Hours are there?
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48 Hours has 39 seasons and 1167 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 19, 1988.
Is 48 Hours still running?
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48 Hours is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on May 23, 2026.
Is 48 Hours any good?
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48 Hours (1988) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like news, crime and documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.