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After the First 48 season 13: U.S. release date and where to watch

A&E crime and documentary series, now in its 13th season.

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Quick answer · Season 13

After the First 48 season 13 premieres in the U.S. on Thursday, October 22, 2026 on Cable networks at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.

More episode dates are added as they're announced.

U.S. premiere
October 22, 2026
Where
Cable
Time
8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Episodes
TBA

Where to watch After the First 48 season 13 in the U.S.

Where to watch After the First 48 season 13 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
Cable Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable Thursdays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT Airs on A&E. [1]

Season 13 episode schedule

After the First 48 season 13 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Cassidy's Keys [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Next
2 No Road Home [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About After the First 48

After the First 48 is a crime and documentary series on A&E that first aired in 2008. Season 13 premieres on Thursday, October 22, 2026, airing Thursdays 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).

Season 13: Season 13 of After the First 48 on A&E.

  • Network / service: A&E (first aired October 7, 2008)
  • Official site: aetv.com
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Dion Graham (Narrator), Delbert Hunt (Narrator)

All seasons

Season 13

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Season 13 of After the First 48 on A&E.

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Season 12

Streaming

Season 12 aired from 2026-05-14 to 2026-07-02.

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Common questions

When does After the First 48 season 13 premiere?

The season premiere is listed for Thursday, October 22, 2026 on A&E. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is After the First 48 on?

A&E lists it Thursdays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

Where can I watch After the First 48?

After the First 48 airs on A&E. Cable or live-TV streaming services; many shows also stream on the network's app.

Sources

We check each date against the sources below. If they disagree, we say so rather than picking one.

  1. After the First 48 schedule and episode data
    TVmaze (CC BY-SA) Data Retrieved

Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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