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The Best Episodes of The First 48 Season 25

Every episode of The First 48 Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The First 48 Season 25!

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The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The First 48 Season 25 Episode 1 - Streets of Pain
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Streets of Pain

    S25:E1

    A visit to Mobile ends in tragedy when a violent chain reaction leads to the death of a teenage girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 2 - Gun Runner and In a Flash
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Gun Runner and In a Flash

    S25:E2

    In Tulsa, a horrific killing in a family home leaves detectives clamoring for answers. But first, the Mobile shooting of a beloved father leads investigators on a city-wide manhunt to find the man who betrayed his friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 3 - Seeking Justice
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Seeking Justice

    S25:E3

    When a welfare check on a 65-year-old man reveals he's been brutally killed and robbed, Tulsa Homicide must delve into the secret parts of his life for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 4 - Deadly Spree
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Deadly Spree

    S25:E4

    When an attempted robbery ends in the murder of a retired sheriff's deputy, Gwinnett County detectives believe the suspects will strike again and race to track them down before more blood is shed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 5 - Tangled Web
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Tangled Web

    S25:E5

    A mobile homeowner reports a theft of $9,000; a father of three is killed on their front porch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 6 - Minibike Murder
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Minibike Murder

    S25:E6

    After a mysterious motorcycle rider stalks and shoots down a Tulsa man, detectives must piece together the events leading up to his death to find out who wanted him dead and why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 7 - Chain Reaction
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Chain Reaction

    S25:E7

    A young father loses his life when tempers flare and bullets fly at a nightclub in Gwinnett County.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 8 - Silent Parties
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Silent Parties

    S25:E8

    When a young man is killed at a party in a Gwinnett County park, detectives must turn to the families of the victim and possible suspect to break the silence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The First 48 Season 25 Episode 9 - Home Ground and In the Shadows
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Home Ground and In the Shadows

    S25:E9

    When a man is found shot at a neighborhood party, detectives discover his friends may be hiding a secret. A father is gunned down in front of his girlfriend when a relationship from the past comes back to haunt them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Streets of Pain" is the best rated episode of "The First 48" season 25. It scored 7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/2025. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Gun Runner and In a Flash".