After the First 48 (2008)
Overview
After the First 48 is an American documentary television series on A&E. It is the companion series to The First 48. While the original series deals with the steps taken to discover, locate, and apprehend the person or persons involved in a homicide, After the First 48 continues by shedding light on the judicial aspects of the case including the verdict and sentencing from the trial along with behind the scenes interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys and family members of the victim.
StatusReturning Series
TypeDocumentary
Original LanguageEnglish
Network
Seasons
Season 1
2008 | 18 Episodes
Season 1 of After the First 48 premiered on October 7, 2008
Season 2
2011 | 9 Episodes
Season 2 of After the First 48 premiered on April 11, 2011
Season 3
2012 | 14 Episodes
Season 3 of After the First 48 premiered on April 12, 2012
Season 4
2013 | 17 Episodes
Season 4 of After the First 48 premiered on February 14, 2013
Season 5
2014 | 7 Episodes
Season 5 of After the First 48 premiered on March 14, 2014
Season 6
2014 | 9 Episodes
Season 6 of After the First 48 premiered on October 30, 2014
Season 7
2022 | 12 Episodes
Season 7 of After the First 48 premiered on February 3, 2022
Season 8
2023 | 12 Episodes
Season 8 of After the First 48 premiered on January 26, 2023
Season 9
2023 | 11 Episodes
Season 9 of After the First 48 premiered on October 26, 2023
Season 10
2024 | 7 Episodes
Season 10 of After the First 48 premiered on November 7, 2024
Season 11
2025 | 8 Episodes
Season 11 of After the First 48 premiered on October 23, 2025
Season 12
2026 | 8 Episodes
Season 12 of After the First 48 premiered on May 14, 2026
Season 13
1970 | 0 Episodes
Season 13 of After the First 48 premiered on January 1, 1970
After the First 48 takes you on an emotional journey to discover the lasting impact a murder has on everyone involved. From crime to arrest to trial and beyond, this series provides the full story of homicide investigations.