Plot Synopsis

THE FIRST 48 PRESENTS CRITICAL MINUTES looks back at some of the most unforgettable moments in the series' history. Hosted by former THE FIRST 48 detectives, each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme such as "The Case That Haunts Me," "Heat of the Moment," "Shocking Confessions," "Rookie Detectives," "Women of Homicide," and "Caught on Camera."
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After a 3.5-month break, THE FIRST 48 PRESENTS CRITICAL MINUTES returned with new episodes on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT on A&E. The mid-season premiere, "In the Name of Love 2," revisits three cases from The First 48 archive that expose the dark and deadly side of love. First, love turns lethal when a Tulsa couple's argument escalates to double murder. Then, investigators discover jealousy may be the motive behind a man's stabbing death. And finally, a love triangle ends in murder.