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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Two murders within hours of each other at the same apartment complex leave Mobile Homicide scrambling to find the culprits.
The episode was rated 7,38 from 13 votes.
When three people are gunned down in a quiet neighborhood, Gwinnette County police struggle to find a connection between the victims.
The episode was rated 7,40 from 70 votes.
A fateful choice tragically ends the life of an up-and-coming rapper.
The episode was rated 7,42 from 53 votes.
In Tulsa, a homeless man is ambushed by two men on a dark trail, and his wife may hold the key to finding the killers.
The episode was rated 7,42 from 60 votes.
When a man is found shot and dumped in the road, detectives learn how his struggle to overcome obstacles left him headed for a collision with someone on the edge.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 49 votes.
Gwinnett County detectives chase down a bullet-ridden Toyota Camry to find who may have killed a beloved young man. (The original broadcast title was "Through Death's Door." As of September 2022, reruns use the title "Bad Driver.")
The episode was rated 7,43 from 76 votes.
When a young father goes out partying and ends up murdered at a club, everyone knows what happened, but no one is talking.
The episode was rated 7,46 from 54 votes.
When a 15-year-old boy is murdered after getting in over his head, detectives hope a Snapchat message can lead them to his killer.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 61 votes.
A young Tulsa father is shot several times in his driveway after putting his 1-year-old daughter to bed; Detective Jason White hopes a pill bottle found on the scene will help lead to the killer.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 85 votes.
A father of four is gunned down in a strip club in Mobile, when a chance encounter turns deadly.
The episode was rated 7,53 from 59 votes.
When hip-hop artist Chucky Trill is gunned down on a highway after leaving a nightclub, Gwinnett County Homicide must retrace his steps to find the killer.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 48 votes.
When a man is gunned down while walking his dogs in a quiet park, surveillance video leads detectives to an unlikely suspect.
The episode was rated 7,57 from 37 votes.
In Gwinnett County, two brothers are murdered in their sleep. Detectives suspect they were betrayed by someone they knew.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 36 votes.
In Tulsa, Okla., a friendly gathering takes a fatal turn when three people are shot and a teenager is killed; in Mobile, Ala., a plan to settle a dispute backfires when a man is gunned down at a family member's house.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 54 votes.
When a love triangle turns deadly, a killer enlists an unusual murder weapon.
The episode was rated 7,68 from 57 votes.
