The First 48

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The First 48

TV-14

2004 - Present

28 Seasons

Reality

Crime

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Detectives in major cities around the country race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing that if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half. The series shows how detectives use forensic evidence and witness interviews to help identify suspects.

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Season 1

2004

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Season 2

2005

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Season 3

2005

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Season 4

2006

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Season 5

2007

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Season 6

2007

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Season 7

2008

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Season 8

2009

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Season 9

2010

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Season 10

2010

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Season 11

2011

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Season 12

2012

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Season 13

2012

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Season 14

2013

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Season 15

2014

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Season 16

2015

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Season 17

2015

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Season 18

2016

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Season 19

2017

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Season 20

2019

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Season 21

2020

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Season 22

2021

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Season 23

2023

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Season 24

2023

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Season 25

2024

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Season 26

2025

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Season 27

2025

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Season 28

2025

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Dion Graham

Narrator

David Eilenberg

Executive Producer

Elaine Frontain Bryant

Executive Producer

Peter Tarshis

Executive Producer

Laura Fleury

Executive Producer

Maija Norris

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Detectives in major cities around the country race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing that if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half. The series shows how detectives use forensic evidence and witness interviews to help identify suspects.

Executive Producer: David Eilenberg, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Peter Tarshis, Laura Fleury, Maija Norris, John X. Kim, Alexis Robie, Robert Sharenow, David McKillop, Charles Tremayne, Nancy Dubuc, Andy Berg, David Mettler, Dierdre O'Hearn
Network: A&E
Rating: TV-14 (L|V)
Genre: Reality, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date: Jun 3, 2004

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