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48 Hours
Overview
This newsmagazine series 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.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Judy Tygard
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 28
Episodes
Paradise Lost
The investigation into the 2010 shooting death of Wall Street millionaire John Bender, who was killed in his exotic home in Costa Rica. His wife, Ann, is charged with the crime, but she claims she is innocent.
Mommy Dearest
A report on a woman who was acquitted in the 1992 killing of her husband in Florida, but was charged with the attempted murder of her son in 2011 after he was shot in the neck - with the same gun - in Nevada.
The Hit
An investigation into the death of an entrepreneur who was blown up in his car.
Kristen's Secret
A former middle school athlete accuses a teacher of abuse.
The Pact
15-year-old boy goes to a dance and never returns. Teen killers keep a secret for 41 years – until one of them cracks. Richard Schlesinger investigates.
Prison Diaries
Former reality TV producer on trial for murdering his wife in 2010 speaks with "48 Hours" and turns the camera on himself for a look at life inside a Mexican prison
Devil's Island
An ex-Marine, a secret life and a missing girlfriend -- was it murder? Peter Van Sant Investigates.
The Girl Next Door
An ex-wife guns down her former husband -- did she break after being abused, or was it cold-blooded murder?
The Sober Truth
A young woman, an alcoholic, thought she found help and a safe place -- what she found was a killer. Maureen Maher investigates.
The Two Faces of Todd Winkler
Todd Winkler, a former fighter jet pilot, claims he was defending himself when he stabbed his wife to death with scissors.
The Ultimatum
The daughters of a businesswoman who was gunned down look for her killer.
Murder in Pinyon Pines
A California couple is shot dead, a daughter's body found burned in a wheelbarrow - after seven years investigators think they have solved the case, but a courtroom bombshell changes everything.
Kiss of Death and the Google Exec
"48 Hours" investigates the mysterious death of a tech executive and his last night with an exotic beauty on his yacht -- captured on video
The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man
Accusations that a millionaire health supplement distributor hired a hit man to kill his model wife of seven years.
Gone
A Texas man tells Dr. Phil he’s desperate to find his missing ex-girlfriend. 48 hours later, he tells police something different. Where’s the truth? Tracy Smith investigates.
Dangerous Games
A bright college student lured into the world of bondage and domination by a friend. She said no -- and didn’t survive the night. Was it murder? Troy Roberts investigates.
Fall From Grace
Was an alleged religious cult responsible for a young bride’s death? "48 Hours"' Troy Roberts investigates.
Blaming Melissa
A day care worker convicted of killing a toddler recants her confession.
Murder in Aspen
The murder of an Aspen, Colo., heiress produces many suspects.
Bruce Beresford-Redman: The Verdict
A reality show producer gets 12 years in prison for killing his wife in Mexico – a crime he told "48 Hours" he didn't commit. Is it over? Troy Roberts reports.
Cold Case: Who Killed Amy Gellert?
Help cops solve a 20-year-old case. A young woman killed, her family brutally stabbed – someone out there knows something ... is it you? Erin Moriarty reports.
The Bizarre Saga of Robert Durst
A millionaire surrounded by wealth and death is charged with killing a friend 15 years ago -- in an exclusive interview with "48 Hours", his attorney vows to fight back
The Pretender
A family murdered, the husband’s on the run posing as a New York Times reporter. The true story behind a new Hollywood movie.
The Accidental Husband
Two wives die in freak accidents 17 years apart. One man was married to both women. Is he just unlucky or does he know more than he’s telling?
Death After Midnight
Ashley Fallis' New Year's Day death was initially ruled a suicide, and the case was closed after Evans police investigated the incident in 2012. Evans Police Chief Rick Brandt reopened the case in April 2014 after receiving previously unheard witness accounts and claims that officers mishandled the investigation.
To Catch A Genius
A successful wife dead from nicotine poisoning. Her genius husband beat "Jeopardy!" -- can he beat a murder rap? Erin Moriarty investigates.
The Verdict
A wife says she shot her husband in self-defense. Police say she’s a killer. Who's correct? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates. This week's "48 Hours" begins with a surprising twist – the verdict is revealed in the first few minutes of the show. Correspondent Peter Van Sant explains why.
A Vision of Murder
A Florida mother claims she saw the murder of a friend in a dream. Is she clairvoyant or is she a killer? Peter Van Sant investigates.
Father and Son: The Verdict
CASE UPDATE: A son is determined to prove his father, a doctor, killed his mother, a noted scientist. Will a jury believe him? Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
Janet's Secret
She was murdered at 23. Five suspects and cops couldn’t arrest anyone. It was the perfect crime for 34 years--until now. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
Cal Harris: Deadlocked
Tried a third time for killing his wife, a wealthy businessman vows he’s innocent. Will a jury finally believe him?
Last Chance for Freedom
A Florida man's questionable conviction in a 1989 murder may be an example of what can happen when investigators disregard the venerable British mystery writer's caution. This Saturday, "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the case of Crosley Green. There is new evidence that Green may have been wrongfully convicted of the murder of 22-year-old Charles "Chip" Flynn more than 25 years ago. Green is currently serving a life sentence in Florida. Prosecutors and investigators in this case have faced allegations that they manipulated facts to fit their version of the truth - that Green committed the crime.
Temptation in Texas: Update
A "48 Hours" interview with the wife of a millionaire shot dead turns the case upside down. Is there more to the story? Peter Van Sant updates the case.
Death on the Hudson
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Hannah Graham: Deadly Connections [Part 1] and Hannah Graham: Stalked by Evil [Part 2]
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The Doctor's Daughter
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Shadow of Death
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Vengeance in Vegas
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Episode 39
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Episode 40
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Episode 41
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Episode 42
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Episode 43
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Episode 44
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Episode 45
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Episode 46
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Love and Death in Alaska (III) (Part 1) & Love and Death in Alaska (III) (Part 2)
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Episode 48
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Episode 49
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Episode 50
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Episode 51
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Episode 52
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Episode 53
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Episode 54
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Episode 55
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Episode 56
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Episode 57
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Episode 58
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Episode 59
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Episode 60
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Episode 61
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Episode 62
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Episode 63
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The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs Part 1 and Part 2
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Episode 65
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Episode 66
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Episode 67
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Episode 68
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