First 48 - Season 1

The clock is running, the trail is cooling, the killer could get away…

Any detective will tell you that the beginning is the most important time in a criminal investigation. If there are no significant developments within the first 48 hours, the chances of solving the case are cut in half.

The First 48: Season One chronicles this critical period, following real-life detectives as they race the clock to identify suspects and unravel clues while the crime is still fresh.

Gritty and fast-paced, The First 48: Season One raises real-life suspense to a pitch never-before-seen on television. Viewers plunge into the tense, high-stakes world of homicide investigations.