A&E brings the critically acclaimed Real-Life series, THE FIRST 48®, one of the most watched non-fiction investigative series on cable and AFTER THE FIRST 48®, back for more action-packed drama this fall.

The First 48 takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations as it follows homicide detectives in the critical first 48 hours of murder investigations, giving viewers unprecedented access to crime scenes, interrogations and forensic processing. The series follows the nation's top police departments and this season will include the homicide detectives of Charlotte, NC, who will be joining top detectives from Miami, Louisville, Birmingham and Harris County, TX.