48 Hours next season release date and next episode

Next episode "TBA" airs October 11, 2026.

About 48 Hours

48 Hours is a CBS news magazine that 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. The program and its team have earned critical acclaim, including 20 Emmys and three Peabody Awards.

48 Hours release and status details

  • Status: Running
  • Network or platform: CBS
  • Country: United States
  • Premiered: 1988-01-19
  • Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

48 Hours episode guide

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  1. Season 39, Episode 1: TBA — 2026-10-10

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When is the next episode of 48 Hours?

Next episode "TBA" airs October 11, 2026.

When is the next season of 48 Hours?

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