TV series
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
48 Hours is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Netflix, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), 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.
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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Episode 1
Shocking new information in the disappearance of tiger activist Carole Baskin’s former husband Don Lewis. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates.
Guest stars Richard Schlesinger
Episode 2
Did an out-of-control home makeover lead to murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
Guest stars Erin Moriarty, Keith Ori
Episode 3
A beloved cheerleader dies – what explains the unusual injuries to her body? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Guest stars Peter Van Sant
Episode 4
A young woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend. Police say she confessed to murder – but there’s no audio to prove it. What will the jury decide? CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports.
Guest stars David Begnaud
Episode 5
A farmer says he found his wife impaled by a corn rake. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Guest stars Jim Axelrod
Episode 6
A music producer on the edge of stardom has a dark premonition – then he’s gunned down. His parents want answers. "CBS This Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports.
Guest stars Michelle Miller
Episode 7
The untold story of how investigators found Lori Vallow’s missing children – buried on Chad Daybell’s property. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Guest stars Jonathan Vigliotti
Episode 8
A mother fights for the truth behind her son's killing — captured on video. Ahmad Arbery was jogging when he was chased and shot. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. [Incorrectly shown as 'The Case Against Sandra Garner' which is S33:E22]
Guest stars Omar Villafranca
Episode 9
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo – security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Is it the kidnapper? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Guest stars Peter Van Sant
Episode 10
Did a love triangle lead to murder? After his fiancée is found dead, a man researches time travel to “correct a horrible mistake.” Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Guest stars Tracy Smith
Episode 11
Michelle Martinko fought for her life in a parking lot. Her attacker was left bleeding — creating the evidence that solved the case. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
Guest stars Jamie Yuccas
Episode 12
A boxer is shot and stabbed by her husband but refuses to go down for the count. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
Guest stars David Begnaud
Episode 13
A woman accused of setting her house on fire and then intentionally running over her husband as he escaped the flames speaks out to "48 Hours." Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Guest stars Erin Moriarty
Episode 14
A young mother admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Guest stars Jericka Duncan
Episode 15
A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Guest stars Jonathan Vigliotti
Episode 16
New clues in one of the largest unsolved murder cases in the U.S. A victim’s daughter speaks out for the first time. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Guest stars Erin Moriarty
Episode 17
A man dies from a gunshot wound – his friends say they discovered him. Police rule out foul play, but his family says there are troubling clues. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Guest stars Peter Van Sant
Episode 18
After a chance encounter at a bar a college student is murdered. Was it because she resembled the killer’s ex? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Guest stars Jim Axelrod
Episode 19
A little girl grows up wondering who murdered her mother. Decades later, prosecutors learn a secret that answers the question. Correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
Guest stars Maureen Maher
Episode 20
She was last seen leaving a casino. How her mom and detectives teamed up to find her body hidden for 15 years. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Guest stars Erin Moriarty
Episode 21
Newly released video shows police grilling Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer: “I didn’t do it.” But does she know more? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Guest stars Erin Moriarty
Episode 22
A judge’s son is gunned down by a man delivering a package. 2,800 miles away, an eerily similar crime — this time the target is a lawyer. Who is behind the killings?
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 23
Thirteen years after a child is abducted, investigators have a credible suspect. Is the puzzle of what happened to her complete? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
Guest stars Peter Van Sant
Episode 24
College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 25
Did an item found in many medicine cabinets play a role in the death of a millionaire? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 26
A 12-year-old is kidnapped from her home 36 years ago. An unusual suspect is charged. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 27
A teen learns she’s the target of a hit on the dark web. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant goes on a global manhunt to find the shadowy figure behind murder-for-hire sites
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 28
A woman is found dead and the scene appeared to be staged with a bottle of absinthe. West, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, posted on OnlyFans, a website some use to share adult content – was a fan involved? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 29
The emotional homecoming of a man imprisoned for nearly 32 years. A judge ruled he was wrongfully convicted of murder, but is he home for good? Questions linger about the witness who blamed him. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case she's covered for more than two decades.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 30
Dani Green claimed the family dog killed her ex-husband, Ray, but when police arrived at the home there was no sign of man or dog. Dani told police they could search anywhere on the grounds -- except for a large toolbox. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 31
He was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife. The “other woman” recorded his calls for the prosecution. With his death sentence now overturned there’s a renewed push to clear him. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports for "48 Hours."
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 32
A mother disappears. Texts reveal she has coronavirus – was someone using COVID to cover up a killing? Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 33
A sister stands by the brother accused of murdering their parents. She insists that he's innocent and there's more to the story. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 34
Millionaire Forrest Fenn hid a gold-filled chest somewhere in the Rockies and wrote a poem with cryptic clues. Tens of thousands searched for it and five people died trying. A story of obsession. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports for "48 Hours."
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 35
An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 36
The Daybell children claim their father was framed for the murders of JJ and Tylee. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode 37
A former ballerina shoots her husband. Did she kill to save herself or was it out of spite? "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
Where to watch 48 HoursEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Jonathan VigliottiSelf - Correspondent
Natalie MoralesSelf - Correspondent
Nikki BattisteSelf - Correspondent
Jim AxelrodSelf - Correspondent
Peter Van SantSelf - Correspondent
Erin MoriartySelf - Correspondent
Jericka DuncanSelf - Correspondent
David BegnaudSelf - Correspondent
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