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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, and Philo.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The First 48
Where can I watch The First 48 in the United States?
The First 48 is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, and Philo in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The First 48 on Netflix?
Yes. The First 48 is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, and Philo.
Can I watch The First 48 for free?
The First 48 streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The First 48?
The First 48 scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The First 48?
The First 48 stars Dion Graham.
How many seasons of The First 48 are there?
The First 48 has 30 seasons and 608 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of The First 48?
All 608 episodes of The First 48 add up to about 456 hours at roughly 45 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 228 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 114 days.
What network is The First 48 on?
The First 48 airs on A&E, and is produced by ITV Entertainment.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.