48 Hours (1988)

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.

Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• fuboTV
• Philo
• Paramount+ Amazon Channel
• Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Buy

• Apple TV Store

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Erin Moriarty as Self - Correspondent
• Peter Van Sant as Self - Correspondence
• Natalie Morales as Self - Correspondent
• Anne-Marie Green as Self - Case Watch Update
• Tracy Smith as Self - Correspondent
• Nikki Battiste as Self - Correspondent
• Jonathan Vigliotti as Self - Correspondent
• Jim Axelrod as Self - Correspondent
• David Begnaud as Self - Correspondent
• Michelle Miller as Self - Correspondent

If you liked 48 Hours, try

• Frontline
• Snapped
• Dateline
• Forensic Files
• Unbelievable
• Unsolved Mysteries
• Cold Justice
• People Magazine Investigates

BingeNext's take

If you're someone who loves true crime stories that go beyond the surface, 48 Hours is a gripping choice. This long-running newsmagazine series digs deep into fascinating crime and justice cases, often revealing surprising twists and emotional moments. The CBS News correspondents, including Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant, bring a thoughtful and thorough approach, making each episode feel like a personal investigation. Watching it feels like joining a team determined to uncover the truth and sometimes even change lives by reopening cold cases or helping the wrongly convicted. With over thirty-nine seasons and more than a thousand episodes, there’s plenty to binge if you want a mix of real-life drama and investigative journalism. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Dateline or Forensic Files, 48 Hours offers that same compelling mix of storytelling and mystery solving that keeps you hooked from start to finish.