48 Hours

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.

Created By

Judy Tygard

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

48 Hours

First Air Date

January 19, 1988

Last Air Date

April 12, 2025

Seasons

38

Episodes

1106

Language

English

Production Companies

CBS News Productions

Networks

CBS

First Love, Then Murder
S38E26

First Love, Then Murder

When Oregon teen Ellen Friar disappears, investigators discover her forbidden relationship led to murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

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