The First 48 Episode Ratings Heatmap
2004 · 5 Seasons · 70 Episodes · Overall Score: 9.0/10 (1 rated)
S1E1: Gangs of Little Havana/Execution in Coconut Grove (1 votes)
View Episode →Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
| Episode | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | 9.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 11 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 12 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 13 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 14 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 15 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 16 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 17 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 18 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 19 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Season Avg | 9.0 | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 5 seasons and 70 episodes, The First 48 has earned an overall series rating of 9.0 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Gangs of Little Havana/Execution in Coconut Grove"), rated at an extraordinary 9.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Gangs of Little Havana/Execution in Coconut Grove"), landing at 9.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of The First 48
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 1, Ep 1 | Gangs of Little Havana/Execution in Coconut Grove | 9.0 | 1 | Jun 3, 2004 |