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The Best Episodes of The First 48 Season 16

Every episode of The First 48 Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The First 48 Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The First 48 Season 16 Episode 14 - Bullets Have No Names
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S16:E14

    A retired pre-school teacher is killed and detectives rely on a witness to crack the case.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 15 - Fatal Showdown / Deadly Text
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    S16:E15

    In Tulsa, a man is gunned down in broad daylight, but the truth may be more than it appears. Meanwhile in New Orleans, a man is shot eight times in his own home when a text message falls into the hands of a killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 1 - Deadly Premonition
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    S16:E1

    After a young woman has a deadly premonition, the New Orleans homicide team discovers her killer may have killed before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 16 - Deadly Rap
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    S16:E16

    Detectives uncover a vengeful motive while investigating a shootout in an Atlanta rap studio that left two men dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 3 - Killer Contact
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S16:E3

    When a young man is found shot dead in his van, Tulsa Homicide retraces his final hours and gets caught up in a web of lies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 4 - Mr. New Orleans / No Shelter
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S16:E4

    New Orleans Homicide works the stabbing death of an infamous local criminal. In Minneapolis, a squabble amongst friends leaves a woman brutally murdered in a bus station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 18 - Dangerous Business
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S16:E18

    When a suburban teenager is found dead in a robbery gone bad, Minneapolis Detective Emily Dunphy must find out which of the victim’s friends may have double-crossed him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 5 - Bad Romance / Out of Control
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S16:E5

    In Minneapolis, when a young Somali girl is executed in bed, Sergeants Charlie Adams and Chris Thomsen uncover a secret relationship that may have turned deadly. In Tulsa, a beloved son is shot dead when a house party spins out of control, and Detective Ronnie Leatherman hits roadblocks in his search for a desperate and dangerous killer.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 17 - Officer Down
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S16:E17

    When one of their own is executed in cold blood, detectives discover he may not be the killer’s first victim. Can New Orleans homicide stop a suspect who targets the law before more blood is shed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 21 - House of Horrors / Final Sacrifice
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S16:E21

    In Tulsa, a vicious hammer attack leaves two young men clinging to life. Detectives race to catch the suspect before he strikes again. In Atlanta, detectives discover a selfless act performed by their victim led to his murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 6 - Murder on the Bluff
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S16:E6

    When a turf war leaves an elderly woman dead, Atlanta Homicide turns up the heat to prevent more bloodshed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 11 - Love Hate / A Soldier's Life
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    S16:E11

    In Tulsa, a young woman goes on the run when her boyfriend is murdered. In Atlanta, an army veteran is gunned down after helping a homeless man.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 13 - Fatal Mistake
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S16:E13

    A night out leaves an innocent man dead. When solid leads hit dead ends, detectives discover a motive they never expected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 9 - Deadly Lies / Stay Down
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S16:E9

    In Tulsa, when a man is shot and run over by a car, Detective John Brown must cut through conflicting stories to separate friend from foe. In Atlanta, when one man is killed and another clings to life after a gunman opens fire outside of a nightclub, surveillance video will be key to Detective Summer Benton’s investigation.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 12 - A Man's Game
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    S16:E12

    In Atlanta, when a young man is shot and left to die in the bushes, a mysterious white Town Car will be the key to Detective Calvin Thomas’s investigation.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 2 - Taken for a Ride
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S16:E2

    In Atlanta, a brash murder in front of an elementary school turns up a familiar name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 10 - The Other Wife
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    S16:E10

    When a father is gunned down protecting his wife in Kansas City, detectives hope his ex-wife knows who wanted him dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 19 - Deadly Dispute / Heart to Heart
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    S16:E19

    In Tulsa, a running street battle leaves a young father dead. And in Atlanta, a man defending his mother’s honor gets shot in the back.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 8 - Deadly Favor / Just Kids
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    S16:E8

    Detective Rayell Johnson investigates the shooting death of an elderly New Orleans man found dead outside his home. A man and a woman are caught on camera committing a murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 7 - A Fighting Chance
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    S16:E7

    When an argument at a local bar ends with a young social activist shot sixteen times, Tulsa Detective Ronnie Leatherman searches for answers in a divided community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 20 - In the Line of Fire / Over the Edge
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S16:E20

    When a New Orleans teenager is gunned down walking from the store, Detective Wayne DeLarge must determine if the killer is friend or foe. In Kansas City, a local businessman is executed and Detective Jason Sutton looks to his employees for a motive.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The First 48 Season 16 Episode 22 - A Murder in Mobile
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E22

    When a homeless man is gunned down on the sidewalk, Mobile detectives discover a petty motive.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Bullets Have No Names" is the best rated episode of "The First 48" season 16. It scored 8.2/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Fatal Showdown / Deadly Text".