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8.4 / 10(11 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 07/10/200812 Seasons

After the First 48

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Series Overview

After the First 48 is an American documentary television series on A&E. It is the companion series to The First 48. While the original series deals with the steps taken to discover, locate, and apprehend the person or persons involved in a homicide, After the First 48 continues by shedding light on the judicial aspects of the case including the verdict and sentencing from the trial along with behind the scenes interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys and family members of the victim.

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
A&E
Episodes & Seasons

12 Seasons • 132 Episodes

42 min per episode

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2008 – Present

Premiered: 07/10/2008

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Latest Aired Episode

Aired: 02/07/2026

Season 12, Episode 8: “Money Move”

In Gwinnett County, detectives have an array of evidence to sift through after a man was gunned down outside an apartment complex. A person at the scene leads detectives to three out-of-town suspects. After a key witness turns hostile in court, the prosecution hopes one witness's testimony can bring justice for the victim's family.

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What is After the First 48 about?

After the First 48 is an American documentary television series on A&E. It is the companion series to The First 48. While the original series deals with the steps taken to discover, locate, and apprehend the person or persons involved in a homicide, After the First 48 continues by shedding light on the judicial aspects of the case including the verdict and sentencing from the trial along with behind the scenes interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys and family members of the victim.

How many seasons does After the First 48 have?

After the First 48 comprises 12 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in After the First 48?

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Who created or directed After the First 48?

After the First 48 was developed and directed by Not specified.