48 Hours TV Schedule

Overview of "48 Hours" Programming

"48 Hours" is a compelling true crime series that offers in-depth coverage of some of the most intriguing and complex cases. The show airs on Saturday nights, providing viewers with a mix of new episodes and encores that explore real-life mysteries and justice stories.

How to Watch

The show can be viewed on CBS at 10/9c on Saturdays. It's also available for streaming on Paramount+, making it easy for fans to catch up on episodes they might have missed. Additionally, full episodes of "48 Hours" can be found on platforms like Pluto TV, YouTube, and Netflix. For those who prefer a more continuous viewing experience, the "48 Hours" FAST Channel (free, advertiser-supported streaming) is accessible on CryptoLiveDaily, Pluto TV, Paramount +, and Paramount partner channels.

For those interested in audio content, the show also has several podcasts such as "48 Hours," "Post Mortem," "Case by Case," and others, which provide further insight into the cases covered on the show.

Upcoming Episodes

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, "48 Hours" will feature a double episode:

• All New | 10/9c: The Man with Two Names After a conviction in the arson death of a billionaire in Monaco, Ted Maher changes his name and puts out a hit on his estranged wife in New Mexico. He denies it all. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

• Encore | 9/8c: Joe Hunter's Mission A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

Previous Episodes

Here are some notable episodes from earlier in the year:

• Saturday, May 9, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: Beverly Hills 911 Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

• Saturday, May 2, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi A dream romance ends in murder after a woman falls for a stranger. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

• Saturday, April 25, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: The Killing of Theresa Fusco Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

• Saturday, April 18, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: Jade Colvin is Missing Photos discovered on an old cellphone help solve the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

• Saturday, April 11, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

• Saturday, April 4, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: The Root Beer Float Murder A burglar caught red-handed leads police to a killer and a poisoned root beer float. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

• Update | 9/8c: The "No Body" Case of Dee Warner When a woman disappears, her children are certain she's been murdered. But without a body, they know it will be hard to get justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

Additional Highlights

• Saturday, March 28, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

• Saturday, March 21, 2026

• All New | 10:00 PT: What the Neighbors Saw Late at night a couple watches as a rolled-up carpet is carted out of a nearby home. Soon after they learn the combative neighbor who lived there is missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

• Saturday, March 14, 2026

• All New | 10:27 ET/9:27c: Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook Why did a man eat pages from a notebook when facing questions about the murder of a third grade teacher? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

• Saturday, March 7, 2026

• All New | 10/9c: The Woman Who Died Twice A woman's body is found in a swamp, murdered. Impossible, say friends, who learned she'd died in a hospital five months earlier. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

Special Features and Archives

• Saturday, September 13, 2025

• Encore | 10/9c: Murder at Sea? Devastated after the FBI bows out of the case, the family of missing cruise ship honeymooner George Smith vows to fight for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.

• Encore | 9/8c: A Long Way From Home From the archive: "48 Hours" investigates the case of Amanda Knox, the American student who was jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Conclusion

With its extensive coverage of real-life crimes and ongoing investigations, "48 Hours" continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and investigative journalism. Whether you're tuning in for the latest episodes or revisiting past cases, the show remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in true crime and the pursuit of justice.