48 Hours
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Season 39:
Currently Running -
Watched: 0%
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S39 E21 airs on Sat March 21st, 2026Season: 39
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
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| E1 | Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| E2 | Oct 04, 2025 | ||
| E3 | Oct 11, 2025 | ||
| E4 | Oct 18, 2025 | ||
| E5 | Oct 25, 2025 | ||
| E6 | Nov 08, 2025 | ||
| E7 | Nov 15, 2025 | ||
| E8 | Nov 29, 2025 | ||
| E9 | Dec 06, 2025 | ||
| E10 | Dec 13, 2025 | ||
| E11 | Jan 03, 2026 | ||
| E12 | Jan 10, 2026 | ||
| E13 | Jan 17, 2026 | ||
| E14 | Jan 24, 2026 | ||
| E15 | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| E16 | Feb 07, 2026 | ||
| E17 | Feb 14, 2026 | ||
| E18 | Feb 21, 2026 | ||
| E19 | Mar 07, 2026 | ||
| E20 | Mar 14, 2026 | ||
| E21 | Mar 21, 2026 |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window:
Fall / Year-Round48 Hours has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 36 years, typically returning in September. Since its debut in 1988, the series has evolved from a broad documentary news program into the gold standard for true crime journalism, surpassing 35 seasons and well over 1,000 episodes. As a pillar of the CBS Saturday night lineup, it has provided the network with a reliable ratings anchor for decades, demonstrating remarkable longevity in a shifting media landscape. The program’s ability to adapt its investigative focus while maintaining its core identity as 48 Hours or 48 Hours Mystery has solidified its status as a broadcast institution.
Confidence: 98%
Last Refined: March 2026
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Why Watch:
"Pioneering true crime journalism that dissects complex murder cases and wrongful convictions with forensic precision and emotional weight."Series Analysis:
For decades, 48 Hours has anchored the Saturday night true-crime landscape, turning living rooms into makeshift detective bureaus. Correspondents like Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant don't just report; they interrogate the narrative, exposing fractures in alibis and the forensic science behind the verdicts. The recent season finale closed the file on another year of investigations, but it sparked an agonizing wait regarding the show's future. As the network deliberates, the silence is louder than a courtroom gavel. The investigative work isn't finished, and neither is the audience's appetite for justice. To ensure you catch the verdict on the show's return, setting a reminder now is the smartest investigative step you can take.Tone: Investigative, Foreboding, Journalistic Last Updated: March 2026
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Network:
CBS -
Seasons:
39 -
Years:
1988 - 2026 -
Genre:
News, Documentary, Crime -
Rating:
TV-14