48 Hours

★ 7.0 /10 56 votes

January 19, 1988 40 Seasons 1169 Episodes 42 min Returning Series TV-14

Overview

This newsmagazine series 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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1988 • 29 Episodes

Season 2

1988 • 61 Episodes

Season 3

1990 • 1 Episode

Season 4

1991 • 1 Episode

Season 5

1992 • 1 Episode

Season 6

1993 • 1 Episode

Season 7

1994 • 1 Episode

Season 8

1995 • 1 Episode

Season 9

1996 • 30 Episodes

Season 10

1997 • 52 Episodes

Season 11

1998 • 16 Episodes

Season 12

1998 • 53 Episodes

Season 13

1999 • 43 Episodes

Season 14

2000 • 42 Episodes

Season 15

2001 • 45 Episodes

Season 16

2002 • 43 Episodes

Season 17

2003 • 35 Episodes

Season 18

2004 • 30 Episodes

Season 19

2005 • 30 Episodes

Season 20

2006 • 29 Episodes

Season 21

2007 • 27 Episodes

Season 22

2008 • 26 Episodes

Season 23

2009 • 26 Episodes

Season 24

2010 • 27 Episodes

Season 25

2011 • 27 Episodes

Season 26

2012 • 27 Episodes

Season 27

2013 • 34 Episodes

Season 28

2014 • 68 Episodes

Season 29

2015 • 38 Episodes

Season 30

2016 • 33 Episodes

Season 31

2017 • 32 Episodes

Season 32

2018 • 30 Episodes

Season 33

2019 • 33 Episodes

Season 34

2020 • 37 Episodes

Season 35

2021 • 31 Episodes

Season 36

2022 • 31 Episodes

Season 37

2023 • 33 Episodes

Season 38

2024 • 33 Episodes

Season 39

2025 • 30 Episodes

Season 40

2026 • 4 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Judy Tygard
                                

                                    Network
                                    CBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Erin Moriarty

Self - Correspondent

Peter Van Sant

Self - Correspondent

Natalie Morales

Self - Correspondent

Anne-Marie Green

Self - Correspondent

Tracy Smith

Self - Correspondent

Nikki Battiste

Self - Correspondent

Jonathan Vigliotti

Self - Correspondent

Jim Axelrod

Self - Correspondent

David Begnaud

Self - Correspondent

Michelle Miller

Self - Correspondent

Jericka Duncan

Self - Correspondent

Richard Schlesinger

Self - Correspondent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 48 Hours about?

How many seasons does 48 Hours have?

48 Hours has 40 seasons with 1169 episodes.

When did 48 Hours premiere?

48 Hours premiered on January 19, 1988.

Is 48 Hours still running?

Yes, 48 Hours is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch 48 Hours?

48 Hours originally aired on CBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created 48 Hours?

48 Hours was created by Judy Tygard.

What is the rating of 48 Hours?

48 Hours has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is 48 Hours?

48 Hours is classified as News, Crime, Documentary.