Season 30 · Crime

The First 48 2026 (season 30): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 30 of The First 48 aired from July 16, 2026 to August 6, 2026 on A&E (4 episodes).

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Quick answer

The First 48 season 30 ran from July 16, 2026 to August 6, 2026 on A&E (4 episodes).

U.S. premiere: July 16, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 4
Finale: August 6, 2026

Season 30 episode schedule (U.S.)

The First 48 season 30 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Wrong End of the Gun	Thu, Jul 16, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Shared Blood	Thu, Jul 23, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Rumors Kill	Thu, Jul 30, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	No Exit	Thu, Aug 6, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 30

Where to watch The First 48 season 30 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	July 16, 2026 – August 6, 2026	Original U.S. run on A&E. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of The First 48 are there?

The First 48 has 29 seasons and 561 episodes listed, with the first airing on June 3, 2004.

Is The First 48 still on?

The First 48 is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 6, 2026.

Where can I watch The First 48?

The First 48 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.

When was the first episode of The First 48 season 30?

Season 30 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, July 16, 2026 on A&E.

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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