Is After the First 48 coming back?
After the First 48 (2008–present) — crime on A&E
The answer: Yes — returns in 5 days.
Next episode · S12E04 · "Point of No Return" · on A&E
12seasons
131episodes
4upcoming
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About After the First 48
After the First 48 is returning from hiatus on May 14, 2026, on A&E. The show’s next episode, titled Broken Youth, airs on May 14, 2026. This marks the continuation of a series that has been on the air since its debut on October 7, 2008, with a break between seasons 6 and 7.
After the First 48 was a crime documentary series that revisited some of the most impactful cases originally featured on the First 48. The series provided viewers with an inside look at investigations, legal proceedings, and the emotional stories of those involved, including detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and victims’ families. It aimed to portray the detailed process from the initial investigation to the verdict and beyond.
The show was narrated by Dion Graham and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. It received a rating of 6 on TVMaze. Over its run, it aired 12 seasons, with the most recent season beginning in May 2026. The series was known for its in-depth exploration of crime cases and the criminal justice process.
After the First 48 episode schedule
4 upcoming · 127 aired . Next episode: June 4, 2026.
Upcoming · 4
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | S12·E4 | Point of No Return |
| June 11, 2026 | S12·E5 | The Break |
| June 18, 2026 | S12·E6 | One Night In Mobile |
| June 25, 2026 | S12·E7 | Complex Terror |
Aired · 127
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | S12·E3 | Unfair Fight |
| May 21, 2026 | S12·E2 | Little Girl Lost |
| May 14, 2026 | S12·E1 | Broken Youth |
| December 18, 2025 | S11·E8 | Cold Fury |
| December 11, 2025 | S11·E7 | Brothers Down |
| December 4, 2025 | S11·E6 | Along Came a Killer |
| November 20, 2025 | S11·E5 | Under Pressure |
| November 13, 2025 | S11·E4 | Murder in Treme |
| November 6, 2025 | S11·E3 | Green-Eyed Monster |
| October 30, 2025 | S11·E2 | Deadly Spree |
| October 23, 2025 | S11·E1 | Bad Driver |
| March 13, 2025 | S10·E7 | In a Lonely Place |
| March 6, 2025 | S10·E6 | Meet Up For Murder |
| February 27, 2025 | S10·E5 | A Killer Fight |
| December 5, 2024 | S10·E4 | Murder on Maiden Lane |
| November 21, 2024 | S10·E3 | Fatal Mistake |
| November 14, 2024 | S10·E2 | Secrets and Lies |
| November 7, 2024 | S10·E1 | Thick as Thieves |
| August 1, 2024 | S9·E11 | Freestyling |
| July 25, 2024 | S9·E10 | The Invitation |
| May 23, 2024 | S9·E9 | Vengeance |
| May 16, 2024 | S9·E8 | Ringside Seat |
| May 9, 2024 | S9·E7 | Raw Deal |
| December 21, 2023 | S9·E6 | Murder in Mobile |
| December 14, 2023 | S9·E5 | Friends And Enemies |
| November 16, 2023 | S9·E4 | End Game |
| November 9, 2023 | S9·E3 | Jealous Heart |
| November 2, 2023 | S9·E2 | Flashing Colors |
| October 26, 2023 | S9·E1 | Cruel Intentions |
| August 10, 2023 | S8·E12 | Lips are Sealed |
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| August 3, 2023 | S8·E11 | Among Friends |
| July 27, 2023 | S8·E10 | One Good Deed |
| July 13, 2023 | S8·E9 | Bloodline |
| July 6, 2023 | S8·E8 | Backslide |
| April 20, 2023 | S8·E7 | End of the Road |
| April 13, 2023 | S8·E6 | Mother of Two |
| April 6, 2023 | S8·E5 | Close to Home |
| March 2, 2023 | S8·E4 | Buried Secrets |
| February 9, 2023 | S8·E3 | Escape Plan |
| February 2, 2023 | S8·E2 | Out of the Darkness |
| January 26, 2023 | S8·E1 | Chat Trap |
| July 21, 2022 | S7·E12 | Truly Lost |
| July 14, 2022 | S7·E11 | Rogue Gun |
| June 16, 2022 | S7·E10 | The Dark Trail |
| June 9, 2022 | S7·E9 | Trap House |
| June 2, 2022 | S7·E8 | Devil's Trail |
| May 26, 2022 | S7·E7 | Old Wounds |
| April 7, 2022 | S7·E6 | Tracked |
| March 31, 2022 | S7·E5 | Down a Dark Hallway |
| March 24, 2022 | S7·E4 | Family First |
| February 17, 2022 | S7·E3 | Spree Killer |
| February 10, 2022 | S7·E2 | Chain of Death |
| February 3, 2022 | S7·E1 | Crossroads |
| May 7, 2015 | S6·E9 | The Rookie |
| April 23, 2015 | S6·E8 | Twice Told Tale |
| April 16, 2015 | S6·E7 | Murder Rap / New Year's Terror |
| March 19, 2015 | S6·E6 | Date Night |
| March 12, 2015 | S6·E5 | Deadly Dance |
| March 5, 2015 | S6·E4 | Kiss of Death |
| February 19, 2015 | S6·E3 | Cold Justice |
| February 12, 2015 | S6·E2 | Jacked Up / Wrong Man |
| October 30, 2014 | S6·E1 | Hot Ride |
| July 31, 2014 | S5·E7 | Easy Money |
| July 24, 2014 | S5·E6 | Love Thy Neighbor |
| May 22, 2014 | S5·E5 | Birthday Girl / Nightmare |
| May 15, 2014 | S5·E4 | Burning Rage |
| April 3, 2014 | S5·E3 | Into the Night |
| March 27, 2014 | S5·E2 | Burned Alive |
| March 14, 2014 | S5·E1 | Trail of Evidence |
| January 17, 2014 | S4·E17 | Uncommon Valor |
| January 10, 2014 | S4·E16 | Brutal Business |
| January 3, 2014 | S4·E15 | A Simple Plan |
| December 6, 2013 | S4·E14 | What Lies Beneath |
| November 21, 2013 | S4·E13 | Good Man Down |
| November 7, 2013 | S4·E12 | Wild Ride / Jacked Up |
| October 31, 2013 | S4·E11 | Prince of Darkness / Last Words |
| September 5, 2013 | S4·E10 | The Ring / House of Pain |
| August 29, 2013 | S4·E9 | House of Rage |
| August 22, 2013 | S4·E8 | Missing / Deadly Ride |
| March 28, 2013 | S4·E7 | Dumped |
| March 21, 2013 | S4·E6 | Cold Light of Day |
| March 14, 2013 | S4·E5 | Friends for Life |
| March 7, 2013 | S4·E4 | Brother's Blood |
| February 28, 2013 | S4·E3 | The Witness |
| February 21, 2013 | S4·E2 | John Doe |
| February 14, 2013 | S4·E1 | Into the Woods |
| November 1, 2012 | S3·E14 | No Return |
| October 25, 2012 | S3·E13 | Caught Up / Chasing Shadows |
| October 18, 2012 | S3·E12 | Bad Attitude |
| September 27, 2012 | S3·E11 | Devil Inside / Flight Risk |
| August 9, 2012 | S3·E10 | Stolen Lives / Crimson Trail |
| August 2, 2012 | S3·E9 | Cold and Callous / Wrong Man |
| July 26, 2012 | S3·E8 | Last Call / Road Hazard |
| July 5, 2012 | S3·E7 | Rules of the Game |
| May 17, 2012 | S3·E6 | Tag Team / Heart of Gold |
| May 10, 2012 | S3·E5 | Torched / Girl Fight |
| May 3, 2012 | S3·E4 | Cold as Ice |
| April 26, 2012 | S3·E3 | In Harm's Way |
| April 19, 2012 | S3·E2 | Better Days / Inked in Blood |
| April 12, 2012 | S3·E1 | Shattered Dreams |
| January 26, 2012 | S2·E10 | Fifteen |
| January 12, 2012 | S2·E9 | Loose Ends |
| December 29, 2011 | S2·E8 | Bad Company |
| December 22, 2011 | S2·E7 | Hale Storm |
| November 10, 2011 | S2·E5 | Final Investment |
| November 3, 2011 | S2·E4 | Torn |
| October 19, 2011 | S1·E18 | Return to Sender / Left Behind |
| August 11, 2011 | S2·E3 | Lester Street |
| June 23, 2011 | S2·E2 | Last Yard |
| April 14, 2011 | S2·E1 | Signs of Violence |
| November 11, 2010 | S1·E17 | Drama at the Classic / 50G Murder |
| November 4, 2010 | S1·E16 | Gun Play / No-Tell Motel |
| October 28, 2010 | S1·E15 | Innocent Lost |
| October 21, 2010 | S1·E14 | Last Fare |
| October 14, 2010 | S1·E13 | The Good Book |
| October 7, 2010 | S1·E12 | Letters of Intent / Family Friend |
| August 3, 2010 | S1·E11 | Bail Out |
| July 15, 2010 | S1·E10 | The Boogey Man |
| June 3, 2010 | S1·E9 | Disappeared / Red Handed |
| April 29, 2010 | S1·E8 | Burden of Proof / Last Ride |
| February 18, 2010 | S1·E7 | Bait and Switch |
| August 18, 2009 | S1·E6 | Ashes and Snow / Backyard Murder |
| July 14, 2009 | S1·E5 | Blackout |
| February 26, 2009 | S1·E4 | Silenced / Downstream Drifter |
| February 12, 2009 | S1·E3 | Blindsided / Killing Spree |
| October 14, 2008 | S1·E2 | Fool for Love / Crash |
| October 7, 2008 | S1·E1 | Murder on the Interstate / At Close Range Update |
