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The First 48

The First 48

2004Returning SeriesNext: Feb 26 8pm ET29 Seasons584 Episodes7.9TMDB
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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.

Season 16 Episodes

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Episode 1: Deadly Premonition

Dec 1, 2016 · 45m

After a young woman has a deadly premonition, the New Orleans homicide team discovers her killer may have killed before.

Episode 3: Killer Contact

Dec 15, 2016 · 45m

When a young man is found shot dead in his van, Tulsa Homicide retraces his final hours and gets caught up in a web of lies.

Episode 4: Mr. New Orleans / No Shelter

Dec 22, 2016 · 45m

New Orleans Homicide works the stabbing death of an infamous local criminal. In Minneapolis, a squabble amongst friends leaves a woman brutally murdered in a bus station.

Episode 5: Bad Romance / Out of Control

Dec 29, 2016 · 45m

In Minneapolis, when a young Somali girl is executed in bed, Sergeants Charlie Adams and Chris Thomsen uncover a secret relationship that may have turned deadly. In Tulsa, a beloved son is shot dead when a house party spins out of control, and Detective Ronnie Leatherman hits roadblocks in his search for a desperate and dangerous killer.

Episode 6: Murder on the Bluff

Jan 5, 2017 · 45m

When a turf war leaves an elderly woman dead, Atlanta Homicide turns up the heat to prevent more bloodshed.

Episode 7: A Fighting Chance

Jan 12, 2017 · 45m

When an argument at a local bar ends with a young social activist shot sixteen times, Tulsa Detective Ronnie Leatherman searches for answers in a divided community.

Episode 8: Deadly Favor / Just Kids

Jan 19, 2017 · 45m

Detective Rayell Johnson investigates the shooting death of an elderly New Orleans man found dead outside his home. A man and a woman are caught on camera committing a murder.

Episode 9: Deadly Lies / Stay Down

Jan 26, 2017 · 45m

In Tulsa, when a man is shot and run over by a car, Detective John Brown must cut through conflicting stories to separate friend from foe. In Atlanta, when one man is killed and another clings to life after a gunman opens fire outside of a nightclub, surveillance video will be key to Detective Summer Benton’s investigation.

Episode 10: The Other Wife

Feb 2, 2017 · 45m

When a father is gunned down protecting his wife in Kansas City, detectives hope his ex-wife knows who wanted him dead.

Episode 11: Love Hate / A Soldier's Life

Feb 27, 2017 · 45m

In Tulsa, a young woman goes on the run when her boyfriend is murdered. In Atlanta, an army veteran is gunned down after helping a homeless man.

Episode 12: A Man's Game

Mar 2, 2017 · 45m

In Atlanta, when a young man is shot and left to die in the bushes, a mysterious white Town Car will be the key to Detective Calvin Thomas’s investigation.

Episode 13: Fatal Mistake

Mar 9, 2017 · 45m

A night out leaves an innocent man dead. When solid leads hit dead ends, detectives discover a motive they never expected.

Episode 15: Fatal Showdown / Deadly Text

Jun 1, 2017 · 45m

In Tulsa, a man is gunned down in broad daylight, but the truth may be more than it appears. Meanwhile in New Orleans, a man is shot eight times in his own home when a text message falls into the hands of a killer.

Episode 16: Deadly Rap

Jun 8, 2017 · 45m

Detectives uncover a vengeful motive while investigating a shootout in an Atlanta rap studio that left two men dead.

Episode 17: Officer Down

Jun 29, 2017 · 45m

When one of their own is executed in cold blood, detectives discover he may not be the killer’s first victim. Can New Orleans homicide stop a suspect who targets the law before more blood is shed?

Episode 18: Dangerous Business

Jul 6, 2017 · 45m

When a suburban teenager is found dead in a robbery gone bad, Minneapolis Detective Emily Dunphy must find out which of the victim’s friends may have double-crossed him.

Episode 20: In the Line of Fire / Over the Edge

Jul 20, 2017 · 45m

When a New Orleans teenager is gunned down walking from the store, Detective Wayne DeLarge must determine if the killer is friend or foe. In Kansas City, a local businessman is executed and Detective Jason Sutton looks to his employees for a motive.

Episode 21: House of Horrors / Final Sacrifice

Jul 27, 2017 · 45m

In Tulsa, a vicious hammer attack leaves two young men clinging to life. Detectives race to catch the suspect before he strikes again. In Atlanta, detectives discover a selfless act performed by their victim led to his murder.

Season 16 FAQ

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

When did The First 48 Season 16 premiere?

The First 48 Season 16 premiered on December 1, 2016.

How many episodes are in The First 48 Season 16?

The First 48 Season 16 has 22 episodes.

What is the first episode of The First 48 Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Deadly Premonition". It aired on December 1, 2016.

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