"48 Hours," a long-running true crime and investigative journalism series on CBS, will begin its 39th season on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The show airs weekly on Saturdays at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (9 p.m. Central Time) and is available for streaming on Paramount+. Viewers can also watch episodes on Pluto TV, YouTube, Netflix, and CBS News 24/7, which offers a block of episodes every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. The CBS News app and the "48 Hours" FAST Channel—a free, ad-supported streaming service—are accessible on several platforms, including CBSNews.com, Pluto TV, Paramount+, and partner channels. The show also offers a range of podcasts, including "48 Hours," "Post Mortem," and "Case by Case," which provide in-depth looks at past cases. Upcoming episodes will include "Tracker Dakota Black: A detective hunts for answers when a woman goes missing. For Tracker Black it's personal," which will air on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with an encore at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Another episode, "The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey: When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most," will also air on September 5, 2026, with an encore at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. These episodes, like many on the show, blend investigative reporting with personal stories, offering viewers a closer look at real-life mysteries and the people involved. In recent months, the show has covered a variety of high-profile and complex cases. For example, "A Death in the Stairwell" explored a woman’s fight to clear her name after her husband was found dying at the foot of the stairs. Earlier episodes included "The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon," which examined a tragic romance cut short by a mysterious death, and "Murder in the Parking Garage," where a masked killer tried to cover up a crime by disabling security cameras. Other episodes, such as "My Uncle Joe's Murder" and "Facing a Monster," delved into family tragedies and the long-term consequences of violence. Throughout the year, "48 Hours" has tackled cases ranging from cold cases to modern crimes. Episodes like "Death at Soho House" examined a possible murder in a luxury hotel, while "The Boy Across the Street" explored a bizarre case involving alleged witchcraft. Other episodes, such as "My Mother's Murder Trials" and "The Day My Mother Never Came Home," focused on family secrets and legal battles. The show continues to highlight both the emotional and investigative aspects of true crime, offering a platform for survivors, families, and law enforcement to share their stories.