TV series
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.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
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 19 episodes
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Episode 3
Strange Truth
The March 2003 murder of Ramona Krotine near Cleveland, is investigated. Her husband, Jeffrey, stood trial for the killing three times. Susan Spencer is the correspondent.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 4
Defending Your Life
An investigation into the 1988 murder of Lee Jones in Mill Creek, Wash., for which her husband, Jerry Jones Jr., stands trial for the third time. He was convicted in the first two trials, but the convictions were overturned. Peter Van Sant is the correspondent.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 6
Scared to Death
The 1995 murder of Vickie Barton in Springboro, Ohio, is investigated. Barton's husband, Jim, a former police officer, is accused of the crime. Peter Van Sant is the correspondent.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 21
Texas Confidential
The 1997 murder of Doris Angleton, a millionaire's wife who was found shot 13 times in her Houston home, is investigated. Bill Lagattuta is the correspondent.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 24
A Knock on the Door
David Harmon was bludgeoned to death in 1982, while lying in bed next to his wife in Olathe, Kansas. Can modern technology make a breakthrough in this cold case?
Episode credits
Guest stars Hannah Storm
Episode 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
