48 Hours (1988)

Name: 48 Hours
Genre: Crime, Documentary, News
Rating: 7

★ 7/10 January 19, 1988 40 seasons

This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart.

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Creators

Judy Tygard

About 48 Hours (1988)

48 Hours is a 1988 news and crime TV series from the United States created by Judy Tygard. It first aired on January 19, 1988. The series has 40 seasons and 1168 episodes on CBS. Episodes run about 42 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.0/10 from 56 votes — well received.

48 Hours: FAQ

When did 48 Hours premiere?

48 Hours premiered on January 19, 1988.

Who created 48 Hours?

48 Hours was created by Judy Tygard.

How many seasons does 48 Hours have?

48 Hours has 40 seasons (1168 episodes). Status: Returning Series.

Where can I watch 48 Hours?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is 48 Hours worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 56 ratings, so fans of news and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.0/1056 votes

IMDb7.6/102,861 votes

🏆 Awards: 21 wins & 24 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 40
Episodes: 1168
Network: CBS
Created by: Judy Tygard
First aired: Jan 19, 1988
Last aired: May 23, 2026
Status: Returning Series
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: CBS News Productions

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48 Hours (1988)

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