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48 Hours

48 Hours

1988Returning Series39 Seasons1153 Episodes7.1TMDB
CBS

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.

Created by: Judy Tygard

Season 26 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Sweetheart Murders

Sep 28, 2012 · 1h

Two murdered teens, a 32-year search for justice and eight years of reporting by "48 Hours". Troy Roberts has the latest in the investigation

Episode 2: Friends For Life

Oct 6, 2012 · 1h

An unfaithful husband is shot dead - do his wife and her best friend have a clue? Erin Moriarty reports.

Episode 3: Collision Course

Oct 13, 2012 · 1h

A car crash leaves a young Air Force vet dead - but her boyfriend alive. The crash didn't kill her, what did? Susan Spencer reports.

Episode 5: Lina's Heart

Oct 27, 2012 · 1h

A beautiful wife and mother is suddenly dead. Would a twin really know if his brother was a killer? Erin Moriarty investigates.

Episode 6: Secrets of the River

Nov 10, 2012 · 1h

A high school dancer and aspiring model is found dead. Did the killer videotape the murder? Peter Van Sant reports.

Episode 7: Highway of Tears

Nov 17, 2012 · 1h

A series of disappearances and murders of women and girls dating back four decades. Now, a break in the case. Peter Van Sant reports.

Episode 8: Presumed Guilty

Nov 24, 2012 · 1h

A convicted killer's son believes his dad is innocent, but can he find the evidence to prove it? Troy Roberts reports.

Episode 9: The Hunt for Mr. Wright

Dec 1, 2012 · 1h

The hunt for convicted killer George Wright, who murdered war hero Walter Patterson in 1962 and then escaped from a New Jersey prison in 1970. Susan Spencer reports.

Episode 11: Shattered Dreams

Jan 5, 2013 · 1h

A husband is suspected of killing his wife and drugging his children. Maureen Maher has the story.

Episode 12: The Perfect Family

Jan 12, 2013 · 1h

A former high-school valedictorian is charged with the murder of his mother in Michigan in 2011. Tracy Smith reports.

Episode 14: Crazy Love

Jan 26, 2013 · 1h

A brat, a Batman collector, filthy rich and dead - who killed Miami hotel heir Benji Novack? Troy Roberts reports.

Episode 15: Desperate Measures

Feb 9, 2013 · 1h

A married couple are assassinated in Wisconsin, but questions arise as to whether they were the intended targets. Peter Van Sant reports.

Episode 17: The Accuser

Feb 23, 2013 · 1h

An examination of whether convicted killer Ryan Ferguson murdered Missouri sports editor Kent Heitholt in 2001. His accuser, Charles Erickson, who was also convicted of the crime, now claims Ferguson is innocent. Can "48 Hours" help him get his life back? Erin Moriarty reports.

Episode 18: The Usual Suspect

Mar 2, 2013 · 1h

A girlfriend wears a wire to help police find the killer of her lover's wife. Maureen Maher reports.

Episode 19: Cold as Ice

Mar 9, 2013 · 1h

Can a childhood memory of a friend's murder solve a 55-year-old case? Correspondent Erin Moriarty goes inside the investigation of what authorities say is the oldest cold case ever prosecuted in the U.S.

Episode 20: Ambushed

Mar 16, 2013 · 1h

A son helps a new detective find his father's killer. Troy Roberts reports.

Episode 21: Power and Passion

Apr 13, 2013 · 1h

A powerful politician's girlfriend is shot dead. Did he love her to death? Richard Schlesinger reports.

Episode 22: Caught

Apr 20, 2013 · 1h

A special report on the manhunt and capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects

Episode 23: Muscle and Mayhem

Apr 27, 2013 · 1h

A gang of bodybuilders hatch a plan to kidnap and kill wealthy people. Correspondent Troy Roberts has the real story that inspired a new Hollywood movie.

Episode 24: Over the Edge

May 4, 2013 · 1h

A missing wife and a wild confession - what made a top chef jump from a California cliff? Richard Schlesinger investigates.

Episode 25: Murder at Sea?

May 11, 2013 · 1h

New evidence in the case of George Smith who vanished on his honeymoon cruise. CBS News senior correspondent John Miller reports.

Episode 27: The War in Chicago

May 18, 2013 · 1h

An honor student shot dead, an innocent victim of a gang war. An investigation into drugs, guns, gangs and the battle for Chicago. An investigation into drugs, guns, gangs and the battle for Chicago. Maureen Maher and Armen Keteyian report.

Season 26 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did 48 Hours Season 26 premiere?

48 Hours Season 26 premiered on September 27, 2012.

How many episodes are in 48 Hours Season 26?

48 Hours Season 26 has 27 episodes.

What is the first episode of 48 Hours Season 26?

The season opens with Season 26 Episode 1, "The Sweetheart Murders". It aired on September 28, 2012.

Go to Season 26 Episode 1

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