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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Top cast
Dion Graham
Narrator
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The First 48 online?
As of November 4, 2026, The First 48 is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Philo, A&E, Netflix Standard with Ads, A&E Crime Central Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, The CW, Hoopla, and Spectrum On Demand in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The First 48 on Netflix?
Yes — as of November 4, 2026, The First 48 is available on Netflix in United States.
Can I rent or buy The First 48 online?
Yes. In United States, The First 48 is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The First 48?
As of November 4, 2026, The First 48 is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
