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The First 48

The First 48 (2004-2025) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
79

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Below, you’ll find a full breakdown of streaming and cable services — including rental, purchase, and subscription services — along with current availability for "The First 48" on each platform. Now, before we dive into the watch options how you can watch "The First 48" right now, here are a few helpful facts about the A&E series.

Originally premiering June 3rd, 2004, "The First 48" stars Dion Graham. The show spans 28 season(s) and currently holds a 79/100 rating on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 98 community users.

Curious about the story? Here’s the plot: "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."

"The First 48" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Spectrum On Demand, A&E, Microsoft Store, Prime Video, Tubi TV, Apple TV, Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Prime Video, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Google Play Movies, Pluto TV, and Peacock Premium in the US.

All Seasons

Season 28

Season 28

Jun 12, 2025
Season 27

Season 27

Jan 1, 2025
Season 26

Season 26

May 30, 2024
Season 25

Season 25

Jan 1, 2025