Season 28 · Crime

The First 48 2025 (season 28): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 28 of The First 48 aired from June 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025 on A&E (8 episodes).

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Quick answer

The First 48 season 28 ran from June 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025 on A&E (8 episodes).

U.S. premiere: June 12, 2025
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: September 4, 2025

Season 28 episode schedule (U.S.)

The First 48 season 28 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Friends No More	Thu, Jun 12, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Death Comes Knocking	Thu, Jun 19, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Broken Youth	Thu, Jun 26, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Cassidy's Keys	Thu, Jul 10, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Wrong Girl	Thu, Jul 17, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	One Night in Mobile	Thu, Jul 24, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The Man in the Mask	Thu, Jul 31, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Deadly Connection	Thu, Sep 4, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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Where to watch season 28

Where to watch The First 48 season 28 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	June 12, 2025 – September 4, 2025	Original U.S. run on A&E. [1]

Common questions

When was the first episode of The First 48 season 28?

Season 28 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, June 12, 2025 on A&E.

How many episodes are in The First 48 season 28?

Season 28 has 8 episodes; the finale aired on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

About The First 48

The First 48 is a crime and documentary series that aired on A&E, running since 2004 with 29 seasons and 561 episodes. The First 48 is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 6, 2026.

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