Any detective will tell you that the beginning is the most important time in a criminal investigation. If there are no significant developments within the first 48 hours, the chances of solving the case are cut in half. THE FIRST 48: SEASON ONE chronicles this critical period, following real-life detectives as they race the clock to identify suspects and unravel clues while the crime is still fresh. Gritty and fast-paced, THE FIRST 48: SEASON ONE raises real-life suspense to a pitch never-before-seen on television. Viewers plunge into the tense, high-stakes world of homicide investigations.