48 Hours
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
40 Seasons • 1169 Episodes
42 min per episode
1988 – Present
Premiered: Tue, Jan 19, 1988
Latest Aired Episode
Season 40, Episode 2: “The Detective & the Chewing Gum Sting”
Judy Weaver was found murdered in her residence in Everett, Washington, in 1984. Decades later, a clever detective catches the elusive killer with a stick of gum.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
29 Episodes →
Season 2
61 Episodes →
Season 3
1 Episodes →
Season 4
1 Episodes →
Season 5
1 Episodes →
Season 6
1 Episodes →
Season 7
1 Episodes →
Season 8
1 Episodes →
Season 9
30 Episodes →
Season 10
52 Episodes →
Season 11
16 Episodes →
Season 12
53 Episodes →
Season 13
43 Episodes →
Season 14
42 Episodes →
Season 15
45 Episodes →
Season 16
43 Episodes →
Season 17
35 Episodes →
Season 18
30 Episodes →
Season 19
30 Episodes →
Season 20
29 Episodes →
Season 21
27 Episodes →
Season 22
26 Episodes →
Season 23
26 Episodes →
Season 24
27 Episodes →
Season 25
27 Episodes →
Season 26
27 Episodes →
Season 27
34 Episodes →
Season 28
68 Episodes →
Season 29
38 Episodes →
Season 30
33 Episodes →
Season 31
32 Episodes →
Season 32
30 Episodes →
Season 33
33 Episodes →
Season 34
37 Episodes →
Season 35
31 Episodes →
Season 36
31 Episodes →
Season 37
33 Episodes →
Season 38
33 Episodes →
Season 39
30 Episodes →
Season 40
2 Episodes →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judy Tygard
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 48 Hours
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What is 48 Hours about?
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.
How many seasons does 48 Hours have?
48 Hours comprises 40 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in 48 Hours?
Key cast members in 48 Hours include Not specified.
Who created or directed 48 Hours?
48 Hours was developed and directed by Judy Tygard.