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The First 48
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.
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Quick answers about this series, release status, and episode totals.
When did The First 48 first air?
The First 48 first aired on June 3, 2004.
How many seasons and episodes does The First 48 have?
The First 48 currently has 29 seasons and 584 episodes.
When is the next episode of The First 48?
The First 48 is scheduled to air next on February 26, 2026 at 8 PM ET on A&E. The next listed episode is Season 29 Episode 8.
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