48 Hours

48 Hours (1988- )

RunningNews showDrama, Crime, Mystery

48 Hours is a CBS news magazine that investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening -- and resolution -- of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart. The program and its team have earned critical acclaim, including 20 Emmys and three Peabody Awards.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S37E32My Mother's Murder Trial Part TwoMay 31, 2025
S37E31My Mother's Murder Trial Part OneMay 31, 2025
S37E30The FootprintMay 17, 2025
S37E29Facing a MonsterMay 10, 2025
S37E28The Boy Across the StreetMay 3, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 48 Hours first premiere?

48 Hours first premiered in January 1988.

Who narrated 48 Hours in its first season?

Harold Dow narrated the first season of 48 Hours.

How many episodes were in the first season of 48 Hours?

The first season of 48 Hours had 6 episodes.

Did the second season of 48 Hours have more or fewer episodes than the first?

The second season of 48 Hours had more episodes than the first.

What was the format of each episode of 48 Hours in its early seasons?

In its early seasons, each episode of 48 Hours focused on a single topic or criminal case and explored it in depth over the course of the hour.

Who were the hosts of 48 Hours in the late 1980s?

Dan Rather and Erin Moriarty were the hosts of 48 Hours in the late 1980s.

What was the tone of 48 Hours in its early seasons?

In its early seasons, 48 Hours was known for its serious and somber tone, as it dealt with real-life crimes and their aftermaths.

Who produced 48 Hours in the late 1980s?

Susan Zirinsky was the producer of 48 Hours in the late 1980s.

Did 48 Hours win any awards in its early seasons?

Yes, 48 Hours won a news and documentary Emmy award in 1988 for an episode about hazardous waste in the workplace.

Was 48 Hours a successful show in its early seasons?

Yes, 48 Hours was a successful show in its early seasons, winning critical acclaim and high ratings.

Did 48 Hours focus solely on crime in its early seasons?

No, in its early seasons, 48 Hours covered a variety of topics, including social issues such as racism and the environment.

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Also known as

  • 48 Hours Mystery (United States)
  • 48 Hours Investigates (United States)
  • 48 ساعة (Algeria)
  • 48 часов (Russian Federation)

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