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The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes is a crime and documentary series that aired on A&E, running since 2020 with 3 seasons and 58 episodes. The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on August 7, 2025.

U.S. premiere: April 18, 2024
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 18
Finale: August 7, 2025

Where to watch The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes season 3 in the U.S.

Where to watch The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes season 3 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	April 18, 2024 – August 7, 2025	Original U.S. run on A&E. [1]

Season 3 episode schedule

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes season 3 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Forensics Don't Lie, Part 2	Thu, Apr 18, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Brave Witnesses	Thu, Apr 25, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Beware of Strangers	Thu, May 2, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	A Woman's Work	Thu, Aug 8, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Fatal Friendship Part 3	Thu, Aug 15, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Fatal Feuds	Thu, Dec 12, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Miraculous Survivors	Thu, Dec 19, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Caught on Camera 4	Thu, Dec 26, 2024 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	In The Name Of Love, Part 2	Thu, Apr 10, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Close to Home	Thu, Apr 17, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Heat of the Moment	Thu, Apr 24, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	A Killer in the Family	Thu, May 1, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Fatal Friendship, Part 4	Thu, May 8, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Senseless	Thu, May 15, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	The Big Break	Thu, May 22, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Caught on Camera, Part 3	Thu, May 29, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Interrogations: Lies and Tells 2	Thu, Jun 5, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Cold Cases (Part 1)	Thu, Aug 7, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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

About The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

Season 3: Season 3 of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes aired from April 18, 2024 to August 7, 2025 on A&E (18 episodes).

Network / service: A&E (first aired November 5, 2020)
Official site: aetv.com

All seasons

Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes aired from April 18, 2024 to August 7, 2025 on A&E (18 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes aired from August 1, 2022 to March 28, 2024 on A&E (20 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes aired from November 5, 2020 to June 17, 2021 on A&E (20 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes are there?

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes has 3 seasons and 58 episodes listed, with the first airing on November 5, 2020.

Is The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes still on?

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on August 7, 2025.

Where can I watch The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes?

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes originally aired on A&E in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check A&E's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.