Jan 4, 2024
Tulsa police find a woman beaten to death during a welfare check and a son witnesses his father’s murder while renovating a house.
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.
Season 23 Episodes
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Jan 11, 2024
When a man is lured into a deadly trap, detectives must turn the tables on the suspects, before they strike again.
Jan 18, 2024
When a young soccer player is shot dead and dumped on a Gwinnett County street, Corporal Ryan Jorstad hopes retracing the man’s steps will lead him to the killer.
Jan 25, 2024
In Mobile, a father of four is found dead inside a car after a mysterious crash, and detectives discover that his death was no accident.
Feb 1, 2024
In Mobile, a brazen gunman shoots another man in front of gas station security cameras, and in Gwinnett County, detectives race to identify a woman shot on the side of the road and track down her killer.
Feb 8, 2024
When a robbery ends in bloodshed, Detective Jeff Gatwood discovers the reach of a Tulsa gang extends beyond prison walls.
Feb 15, 2024
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. 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. In Mobile, when a bleeding young father is found by his friends, detectives are surprised to discover who pulled the trigger. Then, when a home invasion leaves a father-to-be shot dead, Detective Dianna Baumann’s only hope for answers is a suspect fighting for his own life.
Feb 22, 2024
In Tulsa, a late night party turns into a blood bath, but a Facebook video may help Detective John Brown dispute a suspect’s claims that he wasn’t there. In New Orleans, when a man is robbed and shot multiple times on his payday, Detective Rob Barrere has a hunch this isn’t just a random robbery gone wrong. 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. A late-night shooting in North Minneapolis leaves one man dead and another alive to help detectives identify the killer.
Apr 4, 2024
After an argument in his home, a man answers a knock at his front door and is suddenly shot and killed.
Apr 11, 2024
When a young businesswoman is shot dead at a car dealership, Gwinnett County detectives need to know if her associate holds the key to finding her killer.
Season 23 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did The First 48 Season 23 premiere?
The First 48 Season 23 premiered on January 1, 2024.
How many episodes are in The First 48 Season 23?
The First 48 Season 23 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of The First 48 Season 23?
The season opens with Season 23 Episode 1, "Killer Rage / A Killer at the Door". It aired on January 4, 2024.
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