Beste Episodes
The First 48 is one of the longest-running and most successful crime series on A&E. It premiered in 2004 and has now aired 24 seasons. The show follows detectives during the hours immediately following a homicide. Over the years, many episodes have been highly lauded for their gripping stories and compelling crime scenes. But there have also been some episodes that have been met with criticism or have been ranked among the show’s worst. In this article, we will rank the worst episodes of The First 48, examining the reasons why they are not as well-received as the rest.
In order to determine the worst episodes of the show, we must first examine the criteria for what makes an episode great. Generally, the most successful episodes of The First 48 have an interesting crime scene and a compelling story that follows it. Good episodes will also draw viewers in with intense suspense and drama, and will resolve the crime in a satisfying way.
The following episodes are some of the lowest-rated in the show’s history. While these episodes may not be as well-received as the rest, they still offer a unique insight into the world of crime and justice. We will discuss why these episodes have been considered some of the worst, and what makes them stand out from the rest of the series.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 13, 2023.
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An Oklahoma man is gunned down behind the wheel of his car; a New Orleans woman receives a warning that her son is about to be murdered.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 267 votes.
When an innocent father is brutally stabbed, Tulsa detective Justin Ritter delves into the dark and dangerous world of methamphetamine addiction in order to stop a killer on the edge.
The episode was rated 7,45 from 231 votes.
A young father killed at an abandoned Atlanta car wash may have been the victim of gang violence; a Gulf War veteran is shot dead in a park.
The episode was rated 7,51 from 211 votes.
A police detective must determine if the person who gunned down a New Orleans teenager is a friend or a foe; the employees of an executed businessman may prove a motive for the crime.
The episode was rated 7,52 from 114 votes.
In New Orleans, when a young father is abducted and shot in the street, detective Rayell Johnson hopes shocking surveillance footage can help him crack his first homicide case.
The episode was rated 7,53 from 401 votes.
A young Cleveland father is murdered in his car, and the police suspect his friend has information on the killer's identity; homicide detectives hunt for a shotgun-toting killer.
The episode was rated 7,53 from 249 votes.
When a suburban teenager is found dead in a robbery gone bad, Minneapolis Detective Emily Dunphy must find out which of the victim’s friends may have double-crossed him.
The episode was rated 7,55 from 132 votes.
Detectives discover a neighborhood under siege after a man is killed in his home by a stray gunshot.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 237 votes.
Two young men are victims of a hammer attack in Tulsa. In Atlanta, a man is murdered after a selfless act.
The episode was rated 7,57 from 154 votes.
An investigation into the suspected murder of a,decorated war veteran is made in order to determine why he may have been ambushed at a rental property, and the impact of the situation on his family and grandchildren is addressed.
The episode was rated 7,58 from 12 votes.
A mother is found stabbed to death on the side of the road, but a wedding ring dropped at the scene could break the case.
The episode was rated 7,62 from 291 votes.
When a young father is attacked by a pack of brazen shooters, Atlanta Detective Summer Benton uncovers the shocking reason for his murder.
The episode was rated 7,64 from 221 votes.
Tulsa homicide delves into a dark world of drugs and prostitution to solve the murder of a man executed in his car in a motel parking lot.
The episode was rated 7,71 from 331 votes.
When a homeless man is gunned down on the sidewalk, Mobile detectives discover a petty motive.
The episode was rated 7,71 from 126 votes.
A police detective must determine if the person who gunned down a New Orleans teenager is a friend or a foe; the employees of an executed businessman may prove a motive for the crime.
The episode was rated 7,88 from 26 votes.
