In Harris County, Deputy Jason Brown and the homicide unit investigate the cold-blooded murder of a 15-year-old boy who was stripped down and shot during a home invasion.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 25 votes.

In Harris County, Deputy Jason Brown and the homicide unit investigate the cold-blooded murder of a 15-year-old boy who was stripped down and shot during a home invasion.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 11 votes.

In Charlotte, when a store clerk and father of three young children is shot in a robbery by a masked man, lead Detective David Osorio and his team interview witnesses and find that no one knows the shooter. With little to go on, Osorio must find a way to identify his suspect before he can hope to track him down. And in Miami, lead Detective Kevin Ruggiero and his team head to Overtown to investigate the murder of a young father shot in the street. When Ruggiero learns that the victim’s friends are out to retaliate, he must race to find the shooter before there’s another killing.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 20 votes.

In a remote area 20 miles east of Houston, a man walking in the woods discovers a startling sight--the remains of decomposed body hidden in the foliage. In one of his most challenging cases, Dep. Dennis Wolfford must first identify the body, before he can even begin unraveling the mystery of who to put it there. And in Miami, Sgt. Fernando Bosch investigates the murder of a 24-year-old father of two, gunned down while riding his bike. With no initial leads, detectives embark on an extensive canvass that proves fruitful when a witness comes forward with information that turns the case on its head: What detectives initially thought was the motive, is not. The murder is far more personal.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 13 votes.

A person is killed in Miami while trying to stop a robbery.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 19 votes.

In Louisville, Det. Kristen Downs responds to the killing of a man shot while answering his door. Before he died he told his fiance who did it, but his declaration leaves more questions than answers. Then in Harris County, TX, neighbors find a teenage girl in the woods, shot dead. The case takes a turn when the trail of clues leads Dep. James Cassidy to one of the victim's friends.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.

In Birmingham, AL, an innocent man is shot and killed in crossfire from a shoot out that erupted at a friendly dice game. Detective Jerry Williams and his team must first locate the shooters involved and then decide who and what to believe from the conflicting interviews. And in Harris County, TX, Dep. Jason Brown and the Homicide Unit investigate the murder of a 17-year-old student, gunned down in a flea market parking lot that also left his 14-year-old cousin wounded. The trail heats up when Brown finds another student that was involved in the shooting and in the gang confrontation that precipitated it.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 25 votes.

In Miami, Detectives Anthony Reyes and Manny Castillo investigate a man shot dead on a residential street. The case takes a turn when they learn that the house he was found in front of is where his ex-girlfriend lives. Then in Birmingham, a gunfight at a gas station leaves one man dead. Detective Cynthia Morrow discovers surveillance video that shows who killed the man, but eyewitness testimony calls in to question who is to blame.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 15 votes.

The First 48 episode "Hit List/Hand in Hand" follows Miami lead detective TC Cepero as he investigates the murder of a 20-year-old male. Surveillance video of the suspect and possible witnesses reveal that the victim may have been targeted in a hit list. In DeKalb County, a 20-year-old man was shot dead while walking his girlfriend home at night. This senseless murder also left two others injured, and Sergeant Matthew Ferreira and his team must work quickly to solve it.

In Miami, the investigation into the murder of the 20-year-old male takes a sudden turn when surveillance video shows a possible suspect. Detective TC Cepero and his team must now use the video evidence to identify the killer and determine if the victim was indeed on the killer's hit list. The investigation leads down a twisting path as the team attempts to put the pieces together in order to find the killer.

Meanwhile, in DeKalb County, Sergeant Matthew Ferreira and his team take on the seemingly impossible task of solving the murder of the 20-year-old man. With two other victims injured in the attack, the team must move quickly to find the perpetrator. The evidence leads them to several possible suspects, and the team will have to use all their resources in order to find the killer and bring closure to the victim's family.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 13 votes.

The First 48 episode, "Love Her Madly/Off Track", follows two homicide units as they investigate two very different cases. The first case takes us to Miami, where the Homicide Unit responds to the scene of a brutal stabbing of a 35-year-old woman. The 911 caller is covered in blood, making the case even more urgent. The second case takes us to DeKalb County, where Detective Joe Renaud and his team are working on the shooting murder of a 22-year-old man.

The stakes are high in both cases, as the detectives have just 48 hours to find the suspects and bring them to justice. As the detectives work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind these two cases, we are given an intimate look into their experiences and the effects of violent crime on their community. This episode of The First 48 is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as it follows the detectives as they work to solve these cases and bring justice to the victims and their families.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 23 votes.

The First 48 episode "Fear Factor/Fall Guy" follows Detectives Eric Torrence and Henry Lucas as they investigate the murder of a 31-year-old man found in a field in Birmingham. With a tight-lipped community and street law as the norm, the detectives must quickly find someone to talk in order to bring the killer to justice. Then in Charlotte, Detective Blair Fitch is in search of a murderer who chased down and killed a man in front of his nine-year-old son. The investigation takes an unexpected turn and leads the detectives to New York in search of the suspect, in relation to another murder.

The episode of The First 48 is a suspenseful drama as Detectives Torrence, Lucas, and Fitch race against the clock to solve these two grisly murders. With a tight-lipped community and a killer on the run, the detectives must quickly uncover the truth in order to bring justice to the families of the victims. The surprise twist leads the detectives to New York, making for a thrilling conclusion to the episode.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 16 votes.

In the episode Mother and Child from the show The First 48, Miami Detectives Kevin Ruggiero and Ervens Ford take the case of a young corrections officer and her two-year-old son who were shot dead while sleeping in their bed. The victim, 24-year-old Ciara Lee, had been a member of the team, making her death all the more personal to the detectives. With intense determination, Ruggiero and Ford work to uncover the intended target, the motive, and the suspected killers, ultimately arresting the suspects two days before Christmas. However, a surprise twist at the end of the episode leaves them frustrated and determined to get justice for Ciara and her son.

The episode Mother and Child from The First 48 is a powerful exploration of the lengths detectives will go to bring justice to victims and their families. The detectives are emotionally invested in Ciara's case and work hard to make sure that she and her son get the justice they deserve. In the end, their efforts are thwarted by a surprise twist, leaving them determined to figure out the truth. This episode showcases the dedication of law enforcement to the victims of crimes and the lengths they will go to protect them.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 15 votes.

The First 48 episode "The Ring/Last Drive" follows two separate homicide investigations: one in Birmingham, Alabama, and one in Harris County, Texas. In Birmingham, lead Detective Henry Lucas is investigating the brutal stabbing of a young mother killed in her own bedroom. With no obvious motive, the investigation hits a wall until Lucas discovers the victim is missing a diamond ring. In Harris County, the Harris County Homicide squad and lead investigator Sgt. James Dousay are hunting the killer of a man found shot to death in his car. With no witnesses, Dousay hopes the last messages on the victim's phone and the victim's family and friends can lead them to their suspect.

This episode of The First 48 dives deep into two complicated and tragic cases, as the detectives attempt to find justice for the victims and their families. With the lack of witnesses in the Harris County case, Sgt. Dousay must rely on the victim's last messages and connections to his family and friends to track down the killer. In Birmingham, Detective Lucas is determined to find the missing diamond ring to help solve the case. Without the help of these two hardworking and dedicated detectives, these cases might remain unsolved.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 15 votes.

The First 48's episode "Mother and Child" follows Miami detectives Det. Kevin Ruggiero and Sgt. Ervens Ford as they investigate the murder of Ciara Lee, a young corrections officer, and her two-year-old son. While the death of her baby boy hits them emotionally, they must remain focused on uncovering the intended target, the motive, and the suspected killers. With only ten days left before Christmas, they manage to make an arrest two days before the holiday. However, a surprise twist at the end leaves them frustrated and determined to get justice for the victims.

The tragedy of this episode resonates with many viewers on an emotional level. Ciara Lee was a dedicated public servant, and the loss of her son is heartbreaking. Ruggiero and Ford take this case personally, as they consider Ciara to be "on their team". Despite the odds and the looming holiday, they remain determined to bring justice for the victims and their families.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 42 votes.

The First 48 episode "Snake Eyes/No Way Out" features two cases of murder and a crossfire shoot out. In Birmingham, Alabama, Detective Jerry Williams and his team investigate when an innocent man is shot and killed in the crossfire of a friendly dice game. Harris County, Texas Deputy Jason Brown and the Homicide Unit investigate the murder of a 17-year-old student in a flea market parking lot, which also left his 14-year-old cousin wounded.

The detectives must first locate the shooters, and then decide who and what to believe from the conflicting interviews. Deputy Brown finds another student involved in the shooting and in the gang confrontation that precipitated it, which helps the investigation to move forward. It is up to the detectives to uncover the truth in both cases, and justice must be served.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.