TV series · 1988 · Where to watch
48 Hours
Updated November 2, 2026
48 Hours is streaming free on CBS, CBS News and Pluto TV right now, and on nine more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
This newsmagazine series examines compelling crime and justice cases, exploring their human impact and the mysteries at their center. Each in-depth report may revisit cold cases, question wrongful convictions, or follow efforts to uncover the truth.
- Year
- 1988
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 · 56 votes
- Genre
- News, Crime, Documentary
- Length
- 40 seasons · 1,171 episodes
- Network
- CBS
- Rated
- TV-14
Streaming now
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- Subscription Paramount+ Roku Channel Watch
- Subscription PhiloHD Watch
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- Free CBS Watch
- Free CBS News Watch
- Free Pluto TVSD Watch
How to watch 48 Hours
The cheapest way to watch 48 Hours is free: CBS, CBS News and Pluto TV carry the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to BET+ Roku Channel, DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ Roku Channel, Philo and The Roku Channel.
48 Hours is a returning series with 40 seasons and 1,171 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S40E4) aired on October 24, 2026.
Created by Judy Tygard; it originally aired on CBS.
Common questions
Is 48 Hours on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, 48 Hours is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is 48 Hours on Hulu?
No. As of November 2, 2026, 48 Hours is not streaming on Hulu in the US. It is on BET+ Roku Channel, DirecTV On Demand and fuboTV instead.
Can I watch 48 Hours for free?
Yes — CBS, CBS News and Pluto TV stream it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of 48 Hours are there?
There are 40 seasons so far, with more to come.
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