Episode 1
Written in Blood
1h
An investigation into whether a screenplay about a murder written by two boys is fact or fiction. Lesley Stahl is the host.
Where to watch 48 Hours
TV series
48 Hours
1988TV-1440 seasons7.0 / 10
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
48 Hours is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Netflix, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, Fubo, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also buy it from Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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.
Season 18 episodes
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Episode 3
Dark Side of the Mesa
1h
In the high desert, on the Rockies western slope, the Mesas tower over the town of Grand Junction, Colo., protected from the outside world. But on June 4, 2002, Grand Junction saw the unearthing of a shocking secret at the local landfill. The decomposed body of 34-year-old Jennifer Blagg was found wrapped in a red and black plastic tent. Jennifer and her six-year-old daughter, Abby, had been missing for seven months. Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 23
Blood Feud
1h
An investigation into the 2004 Michigan murder of Bob Seaman in which his wife, Nancy, a fourth-grade teacher, is charged. Maureen Maher is the correspondent.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 24
A Prescription For Murder?
1h
Chris Pittman shoots his grandparents at a close range and sets their house on fire.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode information updated Sep 2, 2026
More about 48 Hours
Cast
Jonathan VigliottiSelf - Correspondent
Natalie MoralesSelf - Correspondent
Nikki BattisteSelf - Correspondent
Peter Van SantSelf - Correspondence
Erin MoriartySelf - Correspondent
Jim AxelrodSelf - Correspondent
Jericka DuncanSelf - Correspondent
David BegnaudSelf - CorrespondentCredits
- Created by
- Judy Tygard
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 1,168
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States- CBS News ProductionsUnited States
Themes
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