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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 21 Episodes

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Episode 2: Money Move

Nov 10, 2022

Five young lives are ruined when a plan to score some easy money goes horribly wrong.

Episode 3: Deadly Bluff

Nov 17, 2022

In Tulsa, one man is killed, and another is injured when a dispute over stolen marijuana plants turns deadly.

Episode 4: Tripped Out

Dec 1, 2022

When a teenager is found shot and dumped in the street, detectives struggle to figure out who he is and where he was killed.

Episode 5: House Party

Dec 8, 2022

In Gwinnett County, Ga., a young man is caught in the crossfire when his 21st birthday spins out of control.

Episode 6: Deadly Pickup

Jan 12, 2023

When a man is found shot to death in the back of his truck, detectives hope a dating app is the key to finding his killer.

Episode 9: Out of Options & the Reunion

Mar 16, 2023 · 43m

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Detective White needs a former student to tell the truth about a shooting at an apartment complex. In Gwinnett, Ga., a man is shot in front of his friend as a robbery takes a deadly turn.

Episode 10: The Woman in the Dark

Mar 23, 2023 · 43m

In Gwinnett County, a veteran and a rookie detective untangle a web of lies as they work to solve a young woman’s mysterious death. Can they untangle a web of lies in time to reveal the killer?

Episode 11: Dark Places

Mar 30, 2023 · 43m

In Mobile, Ala., when a homeless woman is found executed in an alley and a father of five is shot dead in a desolate area, detectives rely on clues from one case to help solve the other.

Episode 12: Bad Influence & Vicious Circle

Apr 27, 2023 · 43m

In Atlanta, a young man is killed in an apartment when a scheme to make easy money goes wrong; a beloved mother is murdered in a drive-by shooting leading St. Louis detectives to a neighborhood turf war.

Episode 13: Back Street

Jun 8, 2023 · 43m

When a man is shot on the side of the road, clues lead Detective Jason White to an ongoing crime spree, in his 100th case for Tulsa Homicide.

Episode 14: Sliders

Jun 15, 2023 · 45m

In Gwinnett County, a beloved special education teacher is gunned down in broad daylight when the suspects' plan to score some easy money spins out of control.

Episode 15: One Wrong Move

Jun 22, 2023 · 45m

Desperate to stop the senseless shootings in her community, Detective "KeeKee" Taylor must find out why the latest teen victim was wearing a ski mask when he was killed.

Episode 16: Killer of a Kind Heart & Dead Man's Hand

Jun 29, 2023 · 45m

A man living at an extended-stay hotel is shot dead in his room after a night of gambling with friends turns into more than anyone bargained for. In Mobile, a young woman helps a friend in need and pays the ultimate price.

Episode 17: Inside the Tape Special #10

Aug 17, 2023

In New Orleans, a 17-year old high school student is shot over a gaming controller on his way to school. In St. Louis, a woman is murdered in broad daylight and the main suspect is found nude walking down the street. When surveillance footage shows a man carrying a box moments before he is shot, Detective Tracy Casey must determine if the box's contents holds the key to determining motive. In Tulsa, Detectives must decide if a duo responsible for an all night car-jacking spree ended in the gruesome murder of a single father.

Episode 18: Inside The Tape Special #11

Sep 6, 2023

When a homeless man is found dead and an accidental death seems most likely, Detective Ryan Vaught must convince the squad it’s cold blooded murder. In New Orleans, when a new father is brutally gunned down, Detective Drew Deacon’s only lead is pinned on something the killer left behind. Detectives investigate on the highway when a driver is hit by AK-47 gunfire from another vehicle. After two young men are killed, Detective Nick Williams tries to get their friend to change his ways before he becomes another victim.

Episode 19: Inside the Tape Special #12

Sep 14, 2023

In New Orleans, when an eyewitness points out a potential suspect at the crime scene, Detective Nick Williams must determine if they have the right guy. New Orleans detectives prepare to face an armed gunman suspected to be hiding in his apartment after killing two men on his doorstep. When a man is randomly shot in front of his sister’s house, a disturbed neighbor may be the most likely suspect. In Mobile, when a bleeding young father is found by his friends, detectives are surprised to discover who pulled the trigger.

Season 21 FAQ

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

When did The First 48 Season 21 premiere?

The First 48 Season 21 premiered on November 2, 2022.

How many episodes are in The First 48 Season 21?

The First 48 Season 21 has 19 episodes.

What is the first episode of The First 48 Season 21?

The season opens with Season 21 Episode 1, "Unforgotten: Mothers and Sons". It aired on November 3, 2022.

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