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The Best Episodes of 48 Hours Season 34

Every episode of 48 Hours Season 34 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 48 Hours Season 34!

The Best Episodes of 48 Hours Season 34

This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has...

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  1. 8.4/10(14 votes)

    #1 - The Final Days of JJ and Tylee

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    S34:E7

    The untold story of how investigators found Lori Vallow’s missing children – buried on Chad Daybell’s property. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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  2. 7.9/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Fighting for Aniah

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    S34:E24

    College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."

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  3. 7.8/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Crosley Green Comes Home

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    S34:E29

    The emotional homecoming of a man imprisoned for nearly 32 years. A judge ruled he was wrongfully convicted of murder, but is he home for good? Questions linger about the witness who blamed him. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case she's covered for more than two decades.

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  4. 7.7/10(16 votes)

    #4 - The Corn Rake Murder

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    S34:E5

    A farmer says he found his wife impaled by a corn rake. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.

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  5. 7.7/10(20 votes)

    #5 - The Fenn Treasure

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    S34:E34

    Millionaire Forrest Fenn hid a gold-filled chest somewhere in the Rockies and wrote a poem with cryptic clues. Tens of thousands searched for it and five people died trying. A story of obsession. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports for "48 Hours."

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  6. 7.6/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Murder at the Mall: The Michelle Martinko Case

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    S34:E11

    Michelle Martinko fought for her life in a parking lot. Her attacker was left bleeding — creating the evidence that solved the case. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.

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  8. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #7 - What Does the Other Woman Know? The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos

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    S34:E21

    Newly released video shows police grilling Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer: “I didn’t do it.” But does she know more? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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  9. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #8 - The COVID Cover-Up: Searching for Gretchen Anthony

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    S34:E32

    A mother disappears. Texts reveal she has coronavirus – was someone using COVID to cover up a killing? Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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  10. 7.5/10(8 votes)

    #9 - The Kidnapping of Jonelle Matthews

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    S34:E26

    A 12-year-old is kidnapped from her home 36 years ago. An unusual suspect is charged. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.

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  11. 7.4/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Where is Jennifer Kesse?

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    S34:E9

    A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo – security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Is it the kidnapper? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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  12. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #11 - The Murder of Anna Repkina

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    S34:E10

    Did a love triangle lead to murder? After his fiancée is found dead, a man researches time travel to “correct a horrible mistake.” Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

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  13. 7.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - The Hunt for the Long Island Serial Killer

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    S34:E16

    New clues in one of the largest unsolved murder cases in the U.S. A victim’s daughter speaks out for the first time. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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  14. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Deliveryman Murders

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    S34:E22

    A judge’s son is gunned down by a man delivering a package. 2,800 miles away, an eerily similar crime — this time the target is a lawyer. Who is behind the killings?

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  15. 7.4/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Scott Peterson: Case in Question

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    S34:E31

    He was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife. The “other woman” recorded his calls for the prosecution. With his death sentence now overturned there’s a renewed push to clear him. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports for "48 Hours."

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  16. 7.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Christy Martin - The Fight of Her Life

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    S34:E12

    A boxer is shot and stabbed by her husband but refuses to go down for the count. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.

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  17. 7.2/10(10 votes)

    #16 - The Disappearance of Kristin Smart

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    S34:E15

    A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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  18. 7.2/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Find Yura - Manhunt on the Dark Web

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    S34:E27

    A teen learns she’s the target of a hit on the dark web. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant goes on a global manhunt to find the shadowy figure behind murder-for-hire sites

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  19. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #18 - The Mysterious Death of Kat West

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    S34:E28

    A woman is found dead and the scene appeared to be staged with a bottle of absinthe. West, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, posted on OnlyFans, a website some use to share adult content – was a fan involved? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.

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  20. 7.2/10(17 votes)

    #19 - The Circleville Letters

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    S34:E35

    An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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  21. 7.1/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Final Hours of Cayley Mandadi

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    S34:E3

    A beloved cheerleader dies – what explains the unusual injuries to her body? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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  22. 7.1/10(9 votes)

    #21 - “48 Hours Suspicion”: The Case Against Mary Katherine Higdon

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    S34:E4

    A young woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend. Police say she confessed to murder – but there’s no audio to prove it. What will the jury decide? CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports.

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  23. 7.1/10(16 votes)

    #22 - The Secrets of Chad Daybell's Backyard

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    S34:E36

    The Daybell children claim their father was framed for the murders of JJ and Tylee. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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  24. 7.0/10(24 votes)

    #23 - A Sister's Fight For Her Brother

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    S34:E33

    A sister stands by the brother accused of murdering their parents. She insists that he's innocent and there's more to the story. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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  25. 6.9/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Home Renovation Homicide

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    S34:E2

    Did an out-of-control home makeover lead to murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.

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  26. 6.8/10(10 votes)

    #25 - “48 Hours Suspicion”: The Ambush of Kevin Harris

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    S34:E6

    A music producer on the edge of stardom has a dark premonition – then he’s gunned down. His parents want answers. "CBS This Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports.

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Season 34 Ratings Summary

"The Final Days of JJ and Tylee" is the best rated episode of "48 Hours" season 34. It scored 8.4/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/3/2020. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Fighting for Aniah".