The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

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A&E Running Crime

3 Seasons · 58 Episodes · Premiered November 5, 2020

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes looks back at some of the most unforgettable moments in the series' history. Hosted by former First 48 detectives, each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

20 episodes
E01
The Case That Haunts Me 1
Fri, Nov 6 2020 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E02
Shocking Confessions
Fri, Nov 13 2020 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E03
Women of Homicide
Fri, Nov 20 2020 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Four of The First 48's female homicide detectives are highlighted in four condensed stories: in Memphis a confrontation turns deadly, in Cincinnati a single mother is torn between work and home, in Tulsa a family dispute takes a dark turn, and in Atlanta an interrogation room interview turns emotional.
E04
The Case That Haunts Me 2
Fri, Dec 4 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Atlanta, the gruesome rape and murder of two women in an abandoned house haunts investigators. In New Orleans, detectives embark on a sprawling investigation to identify the suspects who drowned a local couple. And in Harris County, TX, a woman who was burned alive fights to survive, so she can identify her assailants.
E05
Rookies
Fri, Dec 11 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Atlanta, the gruesome rape and murder of two women in an abandoned house haunts investigators. In New Orleans, detectives embark on a sprawling investigation to identify the suspects who drowned a local couple. And in Harris County, TX, a woman who was burned alive fights to survive, so she can identify her assailants.
E06
The Chase
Fri, Dec 11 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Tulsa, a shooting in a motel parking lot leads investigators to undertake an undercover operation to capture the suspect. In Dallas, after a man was stabbed to death in his own apartment, detectives take advantage of a love triangle to bring the suspect in. And in Tulsa, the investigation into the shooting of a former Marine leads to a dangerous car chase and apprehension.
E07
Heat of the Moment
Fri, Dec 18 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E08
Caught on Camera 1
Fri, Dec 18 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E09
Wrong Place, Wrong Time
Fri, Jan 8 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Tulsa, a beloved barber is caught in the crossfire of a long-standing gang rivalry. In Atlanta, a young man returns home during his lunchbreak and is killed by an armed burglar. In Dallas, an elderly woman opens her home to a man searching for his lost dog and pays a deadly price. In Miami, a mother down on her luck is killed at her storage unit after losing her job and her home.
E10
Caught on Camera 2
Fri, Jan 15 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Looks back at three cases solved, because they were caught on camera. In Tulsa, multiple cameras help crack open a case. Then, in Atlanta, a key witness provides a crucial lead after seeing surveillance footage of the suspect on the news. And in another Tulsa case, detectives watch in horror as a hit and run driver targets homeless people. They race to stop him before he kills again.
E11
In Broad Daylight
Fri, Jan 22 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Three cases from The First 48 archive that took place in broad daylight are featured: in New Orleans a night out ends with a deadly morning after a random encounter; in Tulsa an argument over a cell phone escalates into a double homicide; and in Birmingham a lovers' breakup goes very wrong in a public park.
E12
Shocking Twists
Fri, Jan 29 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Kansas City, when detectives discovered two women in an abandoned garage, they had no idea how big the case would turn out to be. In Dallas, investigators used a surprising clue to bring their killers to justice. And in Miami, one marina is linked to two murders that share a shocking connection.
E13
Fatal Friendship
Fri, Feb 5 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Three cases are highlighted from "The First 48" archive that feature stories of friendship gone wrong: in New Orleans close friends fight over money and one of them ends up dead; in Broward County, Florida, an elderly man makes a fatal mistake with some new friends; and in Dallas, childhood friends have a wild night that ends in tragedy.
E14
The Case That Haunts Me 3
Fri, Feb 12 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Tucson, when a homeless woman is brutally gutted under a highway underpass, the suspect's motive haunts investigators. And in Tulsa, the shooting of a man in an apartment sets off a chain of events unlike anything Tulsa Homicide has ever seen.
E15
Wrong Place Wrong Time 2
Fri, Feb 19 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Memphis, Tenn., a man is killed when he tries to break up a fight; in Miami, a well-intended kid is shot at a nightclub; in Tulsa, Okla., a young woman loses her life for something she had nothing to do with.
E16
The Case That Haunts Me 4
Fri, Feb 26 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
This episode looks back at three cases that stayed with detectives. In Dallas, a man is dismembered and burned and dumped in a lake. Then, in Tulsa, two kids find their mother dead in her car. And in Dallas, two friends are found burned in a car.
E17
Heat of the Moment 2
Thu, Apr 29 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In the heat of the moment, love turns to hate in Tulsa where a man is shot while sitting in the front seat of his car. In Dallas, a seemingly minor disagreement spirals out of control and turns deadly. In Memphis, a street fight escalates into murder.
E18
Women of Homicide 2
Fri, Jun 4 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Atlanta, Detective Summer Benton investigates a deadly dispute between roommates; in Rochester, Investigator Terry Dearcop breaks open the case of a husband's murder; and in Birmingham, Detective Cynthia Morrow must sort through varying versions of how a drug deal went bad.
E19
Shocking Confessions 2
Fri, Jun 11 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Miami, a Thanksgiving interrogation takes a surprising turn; in Tulsa, an argument among a group of friends becomes violent and none of their stories match up; and in Dallas, childhood buddies turn on each other and the truth eventually is revealed.
E20
A Family Affair
Fri, Jun 18 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Cleveland, a family is torn apart when a beloved uncle is killed by his own flesh and blood. Then, in Tulsa, when a young man disappears and is believed to be dead, detectives face a family's code of silence. And in Mobile, Detective Rogers is shocked when he arrives at a crime scene to find one of his own relatives is the victim.

Season 2

20 episodes

Season 3

18 episodes

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