Live Countdown to Release
Detectives use forensic evidence and witness interviews to help identify suspects during the most critical time for solving a case — the first 48 hours.
This is a season 30 premiere of The First 48. It airs on A&E.
The First 48 premieres on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.