48 Hours
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.
Where to watch 48 Hours in United States
Netflix
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Paramount+ Amazon Channel
Philo
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
Netflix Standard with Ads
The Roku Channel
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Apple TV StoreClick a service to open 48 Hours there. Availability last verified on June 28, 2026.
Where is 48 Hours streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Philo | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Citytvplus Amazon Channel, Global TV | — |
About 48 Hours
48 Hours is a 1988 English-language news, crime and documentary series created by Judy Tygard. It spans 39 seasons and 1160 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
48 Hours was produced by CBS News Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 19, 1988, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Matthew DeVoe
- Created by
- Judy Tygard
- First aired
- January 19, 1988
- Last aired
- April 4, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 39 (1160 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CBS News Productions
48 Hours cast & crew
48 Hours was created by Judy Tygard.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Judy Tygard.
Is 48 Hours worth watching?
48 Hours holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 55 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed news series.
With 39 seasons and 1160 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy news, crime, and documentary, 48 Hours is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 48 Hours
In United States, you can stream 48 Hours on Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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48 Hours — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 48 Hours in United States?
48 Hours is streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Philo in United States.
▸Is 48 Hours on Netflix?
Yes — 48 Hours is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is 48 Hours in?
48 Hours is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of 48 Hours are there?
48 Hours has 39 seasons with 1160 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is 48 Hours rated?
48 Hours is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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