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The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes
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The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes looks back at some of the most unforgettable moments in the series' history. Hosted by former First 48 detectives, each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
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20 this season · 58 totals01e01 The Case That Haunts Me 1 2020-11-06 03:00
The Case That Haunts Me 1
In Memphis, the tragic murder of 6 people in the same house on Lester Street tears a family apart. In Tulsa, the strange disappearance of a former Navy vet finally provides answers after almost 2 years. And in Atlanta, the brutal shooting of a young engaged couple on the side of the road haunts investigators.
s01e02 Shocking Confessions 2020-11-13 03:00
Shocking Confessions
In Tulsa, a key witness denies knowing anything about a brutal homicide until confronted with evidence that proves otherwise. In Dallas, a suspect shocks detectives with a confession they didn't see coming. In Atlanta, Detective Quinn has an uphill battle in the interview room with a suspect who appears to be targeting and killing homeless people.
s01e03 Women of Homicide 2020-11-20 03:00
Women of Homicide
Four of The First 48's female homicide detectives are highlighted in four condensed stories: in Memphis a confrontation turns deadly, in Cincinnati a single mother is torn between work and home, in Tulsa a family dispute takes a dark turn, and in Atlanta an interrogation room interview turns emotional.
s01e04 The Case That Haunts Me 2 2020-12-04 02:00
The Case That Haunts Me 2
In Atlanta, the gruesome rape and murder of two women in an abandoned house haunts investigators. In New Orleans, detectives embark on a sprawling investigation to identify the suspects who drowned a local couple. And in Harris County, TX, a woman who was burned alive fights to survive, so she can identify her assailants.
s01e05 Rookies 2020-12-11 01:00
Rookies
In Atlanta, the gruesome rape and murder of two women in an abandoned house haunts investigators. In New Orleans, detectives embark on a sprawling investigation to identify the suspects who drowned a local couple. And in Harris County, TX, a woman who was burned alive fights to survive, so she can identify her assailants.
s01e06 The Chase 2020-12-11 02:00
The Chase
In Tulsa, a shooting in a motel parking lot leads investigators to undertake an undercover operation to capture the suspect. In Dallas, after a man was stabbed to death in his own apartment, detectives take advantage of a love triangle to bring the suspect in. And in Tulsa, the investigation into the shooting of a former Marine leads to a dangerous car chase and apprehension.
s01e07 Heat of the Moment 2020-12-18 01:00
Heat of the Moment
Looks back at three cases that erupted in the heat of the moment. In Kansas City, a confrontation with a baseball bat escalates to murder. Then, in Harris County, a man's Easter visit with his ex-wife turns deadly. And in Atlanta, a mother watches in horror as her family is destroyed in a flash of violence.
s01e08 Caught on Camera 1 2020-12-18 02:00
Caught on Camera 1
Three of The First 48's most memorable cases featuring surveillance video are highlighted: in Cleveland, Ohio a robbery leaves an innocent man dead at the shop where he worked; in Dallas, an encounter on an elevator seals the shocking fate of a woman heading home for the day; and in Memphis, revenge is served in video surveillance that tells a misleading story.
s01e09 Wrong Place, Wrong Time 2021-01-08 01:00
Wrong Place, Wrong Time
In Tulsa, a beloved barber is caught in the crossfire of a long-standing gang rivalry. In Atlanta, a young man returns home during his lunchbreak and is killed by an armed burglar. In Dallas, an elderly woman opens her home to a man searching for his lost dog and pays a deadly price. In Miami, a mother down on her luck is killed at her storage unit after losing her job and her home.
s01e10 Caught on Camera 2 2021-01-15 01:00
Caught on Camera 2
Looks back at three cases solved, because they were caught on camera. In Tulsa, multiple cameras help crack open a case. Then, in Atlanta, a key witness provides a crucial lead after seeing surveillance footage of the suspect on the news. And in another Tulsa case, detectives watch in horror as a hit and run driver targets homeless people. They race to stop him before he kills again.
s01e11 In Broad Daylight 2021-01-22 01:00
In Broad Daylight
Three cases from The First 48 archive that took place in broad daylight are featured: in New Orleans a night out ends with a deadly morning after a random encounter; in Tulsa an argument over a cell phone escalates into a double homicide; and in Birmingham a lovers' breakup goes very wrong in a public park.
s01e12 Shocking Twists 2021-01-29 01:00
Shocking Twists
In Kansas City, when detectives discovered two women in an abandoned garage, they had no idea how big the case would turn out to be. In Dallas, investigators used a surprising clue to bring their killers to justice. And in Miami, one marina is linked to two murders that share a shocking connection.
s01e13 Fatal Friendship 2021-02-05 01:00
Fatal Friendship
Three cases are highlighted from "The First 48" archive that feature stories of friendship gone wrong: in New Orleans close friends fight over money and one of them ends up dead; in Broward County, Florida, an elderly man makes a fatal mistake with some new friends; and in Dallas, childhood friends have a wild night that ends in tragedy.
s01e14 The Case That Haunts Me 3 2021-02-12 01:00
The Case That Haunts Me 3
In Tucson, when a homeless woman is brutally gutted under a highway underpass, the suspect's motive haunts investigators. And in Tulsa, the shooting of a man in an apartment sets off a chain of events unlike anything Tulsa Homicide has ever seen.
s01e15 Wrong Place Wrong Time 2 2021-02-19 01:00
Wrong Place Wrong Time 2
In Memphis, Tenn., a man is killed when he tries to break up a fight; in Miami, a well-intended kid is shot at a nightclub; in Tulsa, Okla., a young woman loses her life for something she had nothing to do with.
s01e16 The Case That Haunts Me 4 2021-02-26 01:00
The Case That Haunts Me 4
This episode looks back at three cases that stayed with detectives. In Dallas, a man is dismembered and burned and dumped in a lake. Then, in Tulsa, two kids find their mother dead in her car. And in Dallas, two friends are found burned in a car.
s01e17 Heat of the Moment 2 2021-04-29 01:00
Heat of the Moment 2
In the heat of the moment, love turns to hate in Tulsa where a man is shot while sitting in the front seat of his car. In Dallas, a seemingly minor disagreement spirals out of control and turns deadly. In Memphis, a street fight escalates into murder.
s01e18 Women of Homicide 2 2021-06-04 01:00
Women of Homicide 2
In Atlanta, Detective Summer Benton investigates a deadly dispute between roommates; in Rochester, Investigator Terry Dearcop breaks open the case of a husband's murder; and in Birmingham, Detective Cynthia Morrow must sort through varying versions of how a drug deal went bad.
s01e19 Shocking Confessions 2 2021-06-11 01:00
Shocking Confessions 2
In Miami, a Thanksgiving interrogation takes a surprising turn; in Tulsa, an argument among a group of friends becomes violent and none of their stories match up; and in Dallas, childhood buddies turn on each other and the truth eventually is revealed.
s01e20 A Family Affair 2021-06-18 01:00
A Family Affair
In Cleveland, a family is torn apart when a beloved uncle is killed by his own flesh and blood. Then, in Tulsa, when a young man disappears and is believed to be dead, detectives face a family's code of silence. And in Mobile, Detective Rogers is shocked when he arrives at a crime scene to find one of his own relatives is the victim.