Hosted by former "First 48" detectives, "The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes" looks back at some of the most unforgettable moments in the series' history.
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The 10 Best Episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes
#1
- Rookies
8.00
Season 1 -
Episode 5
In New Orleans, a robbery takes a rookie months to unravel; in Phoenix a first time detective with only one clue traces a random fender bender that sparks a horrible turn of events; in Atlanta the new guy tracks the suspects in a drug deal.
The episode was rated #1 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 6
votes.
#2
- Caught on Camera 2
7.80
Season 1 -
Episode 10
In Tulsa, multiple cameras help crack open a case; in Atlanta, a key witness provides a crucial lead after seeing surveillance footage of the suspect on the news.
The episode was rated #2 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 5
votes.
#3
- In Broad Daylight
7.78
Season 1 -
Episode 11
In New Orleans, a night out ends with a deadly morning after a random encounter; in Tulsa, an argument over a cellphone escalates into a double homicide; in Birmingham, a breakup goes very wrong in a public park.
The episode was rated #3 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 9
votes.
#4
- Women of Homicide
7.67
Season 1 -
Episode 3
A confrontation turns deadly in Memphis, Tenn.; in Cincinnati, a single mother is torn between work and home; in Tulsa, Okla., a family dispute takes a dark turn; in Atlanta, an interrogation room interview turns emotional.
The episode was rated #4 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 9
votes.
#5
- Fatal Friendship
7.60
Season 1 -
Episode 13
In New Orleans, close friends fight over money and one of them ends up dead; in Florida's Broward County, an elderly man makes a fatal mistake with some new friends; in Dallas, childhood friends have a wild night that ends in tragedy.
The episode was rated #5 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 5
votes.
#6
- The Case That Haunts Me 1
7.57
Season 1 -
Episode 1
In Memphis, the tragic murder of 6 people in the same house on Lester Street tears a family apart. In Tulsa, the strange disappearance of a former Navy vet finally provides answers after almost 2 years. And in Atlanta, the brutal shooting of a young engaged couple on the side of the road haunts investigators.
The episode was rated #6 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 14
votes.
#7
- Caught on Camera 1
7.50
Season 1 -
Episode 8
Three of The First 48's most memorable cases featuring surveillance video are highlighted: in Cleveland, Ohio a robbery leaves an innocent man dead at the shop where he worked; in Dallas, an encounter on an elevator seals the shocking fate of a woman heading home for the day; and in Memphis, revenge is served in video surveillance that tells a misleading story.
The episode was rated #7 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 6
votes.
#8
- Shocking Twists
7.50
Season 1 -
Episode 12
In Kansas City, detectives discover two women in an abandoned garage; in Dallas, investigators use a surprising clue to bring their killers to justice; in Miami, one marina is linked to two murders that share a shocking connection.
The episode was rated #8 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 6
votes.
#9
- The Case That Haunts Me 2
7.45
Season 1 -
Episode 4
The gruesome rape and murder of two women in an abandoned house haunts investigators; detectives work to identify the suspects who drowned a local couple; a woman who was burned alive fights to survive so she can identify her assailants.
The episode was rated #9 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 11
votes.
#10
- Heat of the Moment
7.33
Season 1 -
Episode 7
Looks back at three cases that erupted in the heat of the moment. In Kansas City, a confrontation with a baseball bat escalates to murder. Then, in Harris County, a man's Easter visit with his ex-wife turns deadly. And in Atlanta, a mother watches in horror as her family is destroyed in a flash of violence.
The episode was rated #10 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 6
votes.
#11 - Wrong Place, Wrong Time 1
7.33
Season 1 - Episode 9
A beloved barber is caught in the crossfire of a long-standing gang rivalry; a young man returns home during his lunch break and is killed by an armed burglar; an old woman opens her home to a man searching for his lost dog and pays a deadly price.
The episode was rated #1 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 6
votes.
#12 - Shocking Confessions
7.14
Season 1 - Episode 2
In Tulsa, a key witness denies knowing anything about a brutal homicide until confronted with evidence that proves otherwise. In Dallas, a suspect shocks detectives with a confession they didn't see coming. In Atlanta, Detective Quinn has an uphill battle in the interview room with a suspect who appears to be targeting and killing homeless people.
The episode was rated #2 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 7
votes.
#13 - The Chase
7.00
Season 1 - Episode 6
In Tulsa, a shooting in a motel parking lot leads investigators to undertake an undercover operation to capture the suspect; in Tulsa, the investigation into the shooting of a former Marine leads to a dangerous car chase and apprehension.
The episode was rated #3 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 8
votes.
#14 - The Case That Haunts Me 3
0.00
Season 1 - Episode 14
TBA
The episode was rated #4 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 0
votes.
#15 - Wrong Place, Wrong Time 2
0.00
Season 1 - Episode 15
TBA
The episode was rated #5 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 0
votes.
#16 - The Case That Haunts Me 4
0.00
Season 1 - Episode 16
TBA
The episode was rated #6 Best episode
of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes from 0
votes.
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