The First 48(2004)
The First 48 Synopsis
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.
The First 48 (2004) is a documentary, drama and crime series that premiered on June 3, 2004, spanning 30 seasons and 608 episodes. It stars Dion Graham. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2004-06-03
- Last aired:
- 2026-08-13
The First 48 Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The First 48 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 103 ratings.
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The First 48 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The First 48?
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The First 48 (2004) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Philo, A&E, Netflix Standard with Ads, A&E Crime Central Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The First 48 are there?
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The First 48 has 30 seasons and 608 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 3, 2004.
Is The First 48 still running?
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The First 48 is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on August 13, 2026.
Who is in the cast of The First 48?
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The First 48 (2004) stars Dion Graham. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The First 48 any good?
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The First 48 (2004) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary, drama and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.