What are the best episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes?

The best rated episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes are: Caught On Camera - S4E3 rated 10.0, Wrong Place, Wrong Time 3 - S2E9 rated 7.8, Deadly Plans - S2E7 rated 7.8, The Case That Haunts Me 1 - S1E1 rated 7.7, Wrong Place, Wrong Time 2 - S1E15 rated 7.6, Rookies - S1E5 rated 7.6, Women of Homicide - S1E3 rated 7.6, The Case That Haunts Me 5 - S2E10 rated 7.5, Wrong Place, Wrong Time 1 - S1E9 rated 7.5, Heat of the Moment - S1E7 rated 7.5

What are the worst episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes?

The lowest rated episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes are: Unfinished Business - S2E6 rated 6.9, In the Name of Love - S2E14 rated 7.0, The Pros - S2E13 rated 7.1, Interrogations: Lies and Tells - S2E2 rated 7.1, Forensics Don't Lie - S2E4 rated 7.1, Rookies 2 - S2E11 rated 7.1, Fatal Friendship 2 - S2E8 rated 7.2, Fatal Friendship - S1E13 rated 7.2, Heat of the Moment 3 - S2E3 rated 7.2, The Case That Haunts Me 4 - S1E16 rated 7.3

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Best Episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

Caught On Camera
S4 Ep3
10.0
26th Dec 2024
Surveillance captures a group of people en route to a deadly shooting; a turf war heats up.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time 3
S2 Ep9
7.8
4th May 2023
A look back at three First 48 cases where the victims were in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Tulsa, what appears to be a case of road rage turns out to be something else entirely. Then, a man is stabbed to death in his car and Tulsa detectives have a hard time believing his friend’s story of what happened. And investigators in Harris County must get to the bottom of a car wash shooting that leaves a man dead.
Deadly Plans
S2 Ep7
7.8
29th Dec 2022
Three stories from The First 48 where a plan proved deadly for unwitting victims. In Dallas, a man is lured to his death in an abandoned apartment; a homeless man in Miami is brutally beaten with a rock; and a Tulsa woman’s plan to help her sister goes horribly wrong.
The Case That Haunts Me 1
S1 Ep1
7.7
6th Nov 2020
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.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time 2
S1 Ep15
7.6
18th Feb 2021
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.
Rookies
S1 Ep5
7.6
10th Dec 2020
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.
Women of Homicide
S1 Ep3
7.6
19th Nov 2020
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 Case That Haunts Me 5
S2 Ep10
7.5
11th May 2023
In Memphis, a woman is dragged to her death in broad daylight; in Harris County, a young mother is found with her throat slashed; in Miami, an ongoing battle between two gangs feels impossible to curtail as the body count rises.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time 1
S1 Ep9
7.5
7th Jan 2021
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.
Heat of the Moment
S1 Ep7
7.5
17th Dec 2020
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.
Caught on Camera 1
S1 Ep8
7.5
17th Dec 2020
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.

Worst Episodes of The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

Unfinished Business
S2 Ep6
6.9
22nd Dec 2022
Three cases from The First 48 that were driven by revenge and resentment. In Mobile, a man is executed in a parking lot months after an altercation; in Harris County, TX, pressing charges in an attempted robbery leads to a man’s brutal murder; and in Tulsa, a gang member goes on the hunt after being called a name.
In the Name of Love
S2 Ep14
7.0
4th Sep 2023
Examines three cases where homicides were committed in the name of love. First, in Dallas, a couple is shot to death on their doorstep, and detectives have to track down the killer as he goes on a multi-state crime spree. Then, in Louisville, a hearing-impaired man is stabbed in his doorway. And finally in Tulsa, a woman's body is found in a trash can. Can her death be linked to the murder of her fiance the year before?
The Pros
S2 Ep13
7.1
31st Aug 2023
Veteran homicide detectives search for answers after a woman is killed in her Dallas home, a reluctant witness weighs whether to name the shooter in a homicide case in Memphis and a man gets shot in his own doorway in Dallas.
Interrogations: Lies and Tells
S2 Ep2
7.1
8th Aug 2022
Three different approaches to suspect interviews are featured from The First 48. First, detectives in Cleveland sit down with friends and the suspect in the murder of a young mother, then the boyfriend of a missing woman is questioned in Harris County with hopes of finding the woman alive, and detectives in Memphis change strategy in an effort to get their murder suspect to talk.
Forensics Don't Lie
S2 Ep4
7.1
29th Aug 2022
A look back at three cases from The First 48 where forensics played a pivotal role in solving homicides. In Harris County, detectives rely on fingerprints to solve a father's carjacking and murder. In Charlotte, NC, a slain woman's family finds justice through DNA; and in Minneapolis, ballistics is the key to solving a man shot during a street fight.
Rookies 2
S2 Ep11
7.1
18th May 2023
Rookie detectives lead their first investigations in three cases from "The First 48" archive; in Louisville, Ky., a rookie leans on video surveillance to find a convenience store killer.
Fatal Friendship 2
S2 Ep8
7.2
5th Jan 2023
Three stories from The First 48 where a plan proved deadly for unwitting victims. In Dallas, a man is lured to his death in an abandoned apartment; a homeless man in Miami is brutally beaten with a rock; and a Tulsa woman’s plan to help her sister goes horribly wrong.
Fatal Friendship
S1 Ep13
7.2
4th Feb 2021
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.
Heat of the Moment 3
S2 Ep3
7.2
22nd Aug 2022
Three cases from The First 48 where things get out of control in a heated moment. In Birmingham, a man's body is found burned after an argument with a friend; in New Orleans, a man with cancer gets a ride home that ends in his murder; and in Tulsa, a man visiting his son is killed in a jealous rage.
The Case That Haunts Me 4
S1 Ep16
7.3
25th Feb 2021
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.
Murder in the Family
S2 Ep1
7.3
1st Aug 2022
Three cases from The First 48 that feature families enveloped in personal tragedies. In New Orleans, two cousins have a deadly fight, in Memphis, a young couple disappear and their uncle's home holds a clue, and in Dallas, a woman brutally turns on her sister-in-law.

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes Episode Guide

The Case That Haunts Me 1
S1 Ep1
7.7
6th Nov 2020
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.
Shocking Confessions
S1 Ep2
7.3
13th Nov 2020
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.
Women of Homicide
S1 Ep3
7.6
19th Nov 2020
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 Case That Haunts Me 2
S1 Ep4
7.4
3rd Dec 2020
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.
Rookies
S1 Ep5
7.6
10th Dec 2020
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 Chase
S1 Ep6
7.4
10th Dec 2020
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.
Heat of the Moment
S1 Ep7
7.5
17th Dec 2020
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.
Caught on Camera 1
S1 Ep8
7.5
17th Dec 2020
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.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time 1
S1 Ep9
7.5
7th Jan 2021
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.
Caught on Camera 2
S1 Ep10
7.5
14th Jan 2021
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.
In Broad Daylight
S1 Ep11
7.3
21st Jan 2021
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.
Shocking Twists
S1 Ep12
7.3
28th Jan 2021
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.
Fatal Friendship
S1 Ep13
7.2
4th Feb 2021
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 Case That Haunts Me 3
S1 Ep14
7.4
11th Feb 2021
In Tucson, Ariz., a homeless woman is brutally gutted under a highway underpass; the suspect's motive haunts investigators; in Tulsa, Okla., the shooting of a man sets off a chain of events unlike anything Tulsa Homicide has ever seen.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time 2
S1 Ep15
7.6
18th Feb 2021
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.
The Case That Haunts Me 4
S1 Ep16
7.3
25th Feb 2021
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.
Heat of the Moment 2
S1 Ep17
7.5
28th Apr 2021
Three cases are highlighted from The First 48 archive that feature stories with Women Detectives. 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.
Women of Homicide 2
S1 Ep18
7.5
3rd Jun 2021
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.
Shocking Confessions 2
S1 Ep19
7.3
10th Jun 2021
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.
A Family Affair
S1 Ep20
7.4
17th Jun 2021
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.

A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.

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