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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 27 Episodes

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Episode 1: Streets of Pain

Jan 1, 2025 · 45m

A visit to Mobile ends in tragedy when a violent chain reaction leads to the death of a teenage girl.

Episode 2: Gun Runner/In a Flash

Jan 2, 2025 · 45m

In Tulsa, a horrific killing in a family home leaves detectives clamoring for answers. But first, the Mobile shooting of a beloved father leads investigators on a city-wide manhunt to find the man who betrayed his friend.

Episode 3: Seeking Justice

Jan 9, 2025 · 45m

Homicide detectives in Tulsa, Okla., look into the secret parts of a 65-year-old man's life after a welfare check reveals the man was killed and robbed.

Episode 4: Deadly Spree

Jan 16, 2025 · 45m

The authorities investigate after a man is murdered after a game of pool in a crowded bar, and they realize surveillance video captured the crime on tape.

Episode 5: Tangled Web

Jan 23, 2025 · 45m

A Mobile homeowner reports a theft of $9,000 to the police, and just thirty minutes later, a local father of three is mysteriously killed on their front porch.

Episode 6: Minibike Murder

Jan 30, 2025 · 45m

After a mysterious motorcycle rider stalks and shoots down a Tulsa man, detectives must piece together the events leading up to his death to find out who wanted him dead and why.

Episode 7: Chain Reaction

Feb 6, 2025 · 45m

A young father loses his life when tempers flare and bullets fly at a Gwinnett County nightclub.

Episode 8: Silent Parties

Feb 13, 2025 · 45m

When a young man is killed at a party in a Gwinnett County park, detectives must turn to the families of the victim and possible suspect to break the silence.

Episode 9: Home Ground / In the Shadows

Feb 20, 2025 · 45m

When a man is found shot at a neighborhood party, detectives discover his friends may be hiding a secret. A father is gunned down in front of his girlfriend when a relationship from the past comes back to haunt them.

Episode 10: It's Not Over

Mar 20, 2025 · 45m

An altercation in a casino parking lot leads to murder when friends abandon reason for revenge.

Episode 11: Armed to Party

Mar 27, 2025 · 45m

A young man who came to the U.S. to fulfill his dreams is killed at a birthday party, and Tulsa police must cut through a web of lies to find the culprit.

Episode 12: A Killer Among Us

Apr 3, 2025 · 45m

Season Finale In Tulsa, when a woman goes missing after an argument with her new husband, detectives peel back the layers of her relationship to find their suspect.

Season 27 FAQ

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

When did The First 48 Season 27 premiere?

The First 48 Season 27 premiered on January 1, 2025.

How many episodes are in The First 48 Season 27?

The First 48 Season 27 has 12 episodes.

What is the first episode of The First 48 Season 27?

The season opens with Season 27 Episode 1, "Streets of Pain". It aired on January 1, 2025.

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