For the 38th time, 48 Hours comes to you with a brand new season, set to premier September 21 on CBS. It brands itself an investigative newsmagazine, but most people probably know it as one of the most famous true crime series on TV, spotlighting a single story per episode. The show has won 20+ Emmy Awards and 2 Peabody Awards, and spans just shy of 1000 episodes at the time of writing.
Where to Watch 48 Hours Season 38 without Cable
48 Hours Season 38 premiers on CBS on Saturday, September 21 at 9PM ET.
48 Hours Season 38 on CBS
You can watch 48 Hours Season 38 on CBS without cable on any of these cord-cutting services:
Fubo
Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.
Fubo Elite
If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.
Most memorable episodes
For the show’s 35th anniversary, CBS News would create a list of 48 Hours’ most memorable episodes. Among which are Death by Text, which sees a woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter after encouraging her friend to take her life; and The Betrayal of Linda Slaten, which sees a football coach continue to drive a kid to practice after killing the child’s mother; and others just as upsetting and horrifying.