TV series · 2004 · Where to watch
The First 48
Updated November 2, 2026
The First 48 is streaming free on Hoopla right now, and on eleven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
Detectives across the country race against time during the crucial first hours of homicide investigations. With access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations, the series follows the urgent search for suspects in real-life cases.
- Year
- 2004
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 · 103 votes
- Genre
- Documentary, Drama, Crime
- Length
- 30 seasons · 610 episodes
- Network
- A&E
- Rated
- TV-14
Streaming now
- Subscription A&ESD Watch
- Subscription DirecTV On Demand Watch
- Subscription Disney+ Watch
- Subscription HuluHD Watch
- Subscription Netflix Watch
- Subscription PeacockHD Watch
- Subscription Peacock Premium Watch
- Subscription PhiloHD Watch
- Subscription Prime VideoHD Watch
- Subscription Spectrum On DemandHD Watch
- Subscription The Roku ChannelHD Watch
- Free HooplaSD Watch
How to watch The First 48
The cheapest way to watch The First 48 is free: Hoopla carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to A&E, DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Philo, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand and The Roku Channel.
The First 48 is a returning series with 30 seasons and 610 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S30E7) aired on August 27, 2026.
Starring Dion Graham; it originally aired on A&E.
Common questions
Is The First 48 on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The First 48 is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is The First 48 on Max?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The First 48 is not streaming on Max in the US. It is on A&E, DirecTV On Demand and Disney+ instead.
Can I watch The First 48 for free?
Yes — Hoopla streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of The First 48 are there?
There are 30 seasons so far, with more to come.
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