The First 48

200416 series
Available on Crime+Inv
Crime+Inv

Detectives in major cities in the United States race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing that if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half. The programme shows how detectives use forensic evidence and witness interviews to help identify suspects.

Unforgotten: Mothers and Sons: Episode Image
Episode 1Unforgotten: Mothers and Sons

Unforgotten: Mother and Sons: Investigating two murders in one building. (S25 Ep2) Support at channel4.com/support. - Strong language, murder and upsetting scenes

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Episode 2Money Move

The lives of five young people are left in tatters when a scheme to make quick money goes disastrously awry. (S25, ep 6)

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Episode 4Tripped Out

When a teenager is found shot and dumped in the street, detectives struggle to figure out who he is and where he was killed. (S25, ep 8)

House Party: Episode Image
Episode 5House Party

A 21-year-old is shot at his own birthday party. (S25 Ep11) Support info at channel4.com/support. - Strong language, murder and upsetting scenes

Deadly Pickup: Episode Image
Episode 6Deadly Pickup

Can a dating app help detectives to find a killer? (S25 Ep12) Support at channel4.com/support. - Strong language, murder and upsetting scenes

Murder Strikes at Midnight: Episode Image
Episode 8Murder Strikes at Midnight

Tulsa detectives go to Texas to track down their suspects. (S25, ep 10)

Out of Options & the Reunion: Episode Image
Episode 9Out of Options & the Reunion

In Oklahoma, Detective White needs a former student to tell the truth about a shooting, while a man is shot as a robbery takes a turn in Georgia. (S25, ep 14)

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Episode 13Back Street

Backstreet: When a man is shot on the side of the road, clues lead Detective Jason White to an ongoing crime spree in his 100th case for Tulsa Homicide. (S25, ep 16)

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Episode 14Sliders

In Gwinnett County, a beloved teacher is gunned down in broad daylight when the suspects' plan to score some easy money spins out of control. (S25, ep 17)

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Episode 15One Wrong Move

Desperate to stop the senseless shootings in her community, Detective Kenyata KeeKee Taylor must find out why the latest teen victim was wearing a ski mask. (S25, ep 19)

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Episode 16Killer of a Kind Heart & Dead Man's Hand

Friend in Need & Killer of a Kind Heart: A man is shot dead after a night of gambling with friends turns dark, while a young women helps a friend in need and pays the price. (S25, ep 18)

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