The First 48: Season 19
Season 19 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The First 48 Season 18.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 19 Progress Shield
Chain of Death
Jan 1, 2020 · 45 min
A young mother and her best friend gunned down in broad daylight sets offa chain of events that Tulsa Homicide never could have imagined.
Taken
Jan 2, 2020 · 45 min
When a young man and his pregnant fiancée are executed after a failed ransom attempt, Atlanta Homicide will stop at nothing to identify the elusive suspect.
Down a Dark Hallway
Jan 2, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, detectives struggle to find a lead when a beloved grandfather is gunned down in his own home. The suspect shocks prosecutors when he goes against his lawyer's advice in c
Tricked / Rogue Gun
Jan 9, 2020 · 45 min
In Mobile, a 21-year-old woman is shot dead in her hotel room by a mysterious visitor. When a 42-year-old music producer is found riddled with bullets in his Gwinnett County apartm
Dead Stop / Uninvited
Jan 16, 2020 · 45 min
In Atlanta, when a young father is found dead in his home by his girlfriend, detectives track down the killer and find things are not as they appear. In Tulsa, a teenager is fatall
The Invader
Jan 23, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a father of three is gunned down in front of his family during a deadly crime spree. Detectives race to track down his killer before anyone else gets hurt.
Bridge of Lies
Jan 30, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, OK, a homeless man is beaten and stabbed to death, leading detectives to witnesses that live under a bridge where he was discovered.
Devil's Trail
Feb 6, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, detectives have little to go on when they find the naked body of an unknown homeless woman who was raped, strangled to death, and thrown into a dumpster.
The Break Up / No Good Deed
Feb 13, 2020 · 45 min
A young woman is found dead behind an abandoned building in Mobile, AL and detectives need her boyfriend to help solve the case; A young father's murder case sends Atlanta detectiv
Jealous Heart / The Jump
Feb 20, 2020 · 45 min
In Mobile, a beloved mother of four is killed when she can’t escape her past. And in Atlanta, a detective on his first crime scene must find out why two young friends were gunned d
Fateful Date
Feb 20, 2020 · 45 min
A shy mechanic is found shot dead far from home, outside a notorious apartment complex. Detective Max Ryden needs to discover what brought him there.
Triggered
Feb 27, 2020 · 45 min
Detective Ronnie Leatherman returns to Tulsa homicide to investigate the death of a man who crashed his car in a shopping center.
Brothers Down
Mar 5, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, Okla., two brothers are shot down after checking on their night cleaning crew; detectives struggle to find a motive before the killer strikes again.
Carnage in the Streets
Mar 12, 2020 · 45 min
In Mobile, two young men are gunned down within the space of 12 hours, and clues point to a feud between rival cliques.
Late Night Ambush / Fire & Fury
Mar 19, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a father is gunned down in a parking lot by a killer lying in wait. In Mobile, an elderly man dies from a suspicious fire in his apartment.
Life Interrupted / Lucifer
Mar 26, 2020 · 45 min
In Atlanta, a young man comes home for lunch and winds up murdered when he catches a brazen thief in the act. Then, in Tulsa, an ongoing feud between two gang members leads to a fa
Jackpot
Apr 2, 2020 · 45 min
When a man is found shot dead in his driveway, an abandoned truck leads Tulsa Homicide to several potential suspects, but not everything is as it seems.
Cruel Intentions
Apr 9, 2020 · 45 min
Mobile detectives investigate the murder of a young mother of two and unravel the deadly plot that took her life.
Gangland
Apr 16, 2020 · 45 min
A young man is gunned down at a troubled apartment complex that comes under federal investigation after a rap video goes viral.
Deadly Triangle
Apr 21, 2020 · 45 min
In Gwinnett County, GA, a man is gunned down in the early hours of the morning on his front lawn, the engine of his truck still running behind him. Rookie Detective, James Lawson h
The Standoff
Apr 23, 2020 · 45 min
Tulsa Homicide responds when a father of three is gunned down at his job by suspects who end up in a standoff with police.
Snatched
Apr 28, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, when a homeless man is killed after getting run over in a parking lot, detectives work to track down the elusive driver.
Child's Play / Bad Intentions
Apr 30, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a teenager is shot dead, and detectives must uncover the truth among his roommates’ stories. In Mobile, a young man’s murder sets off a retaliatory shooting.
Among Friends
Jul 16, 2020 · 45 min
A young man is shot dead in front of his mother's house. Mobile detectives look to his friends and family to find his killer.
Shooting Blind / Brothers in Arms
Jul 23, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, detectives question whether a young woman's death was a tragic mistake or murder. In Mobile, the murder of a young father tests a bond between brothers.
Night of Lies
Jul 30, 2020 · 45 min
In Mobile, the search for justice in the shooting death of a young man in a crowded parking lot has unfortunate consequences.
Point of No Return
Aug 6, 2020 · 45 min
In Mobile, when two friends are found executed in a car on a dark dead-end street, the investigation leads detectives to an unlikely suspect.
Old Flame / Bad Behavior
Aug 13, 2020 · 45 min
In New Orleans, detectives make a gruesome discovery inside a car that was set on fire; Det. Ryan Vaught hopes the last person who spoke to the victim can lead him to the killer.
Escape Plan / Path of Terror
Aug 20, 2020 · 45 min
A mother is stabbed to death and Gwinnett detectives must find her missing son who might be the only witness. Tulsa detectives need to find out if there is a link between the murde
Skipping School / Gamer
Aug 27, 2020 · 45 min
In Atlanta, a 23-year-old man is shot dead in front of his friends after a bad deal. When a 15-year-old high school student is found on the stairs of an apartment filled with kids,
Cover Story
Nov 5, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, after a man calls 911 claiming his girlfriend shot and killed herself, detectives discover evidence suggesting foul play.
Death in Desire
Nov 12, 2020 · 45 min
In New Orleans, a car is set on fire in a desolate area. Inside, detectives make a gruesome discovery. Det. Ryan Vaught hopes the last person who spoke to the victim can lead him t
Tell No Tales / Unfair Fight
Nov 19, 2020 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a father of two is gunned down in broad daylight when an attempt to stand up for his cousin backfires. When an unidentified woman found shot and burned resembles a suspec
Truly Lost
Jan 7, 2021 · 45 min
When two young men are shot and killed in a car, Gwinnett County Homicide must turn to the survivors to learn the truth about what led to the shooting.
The Code
Jan 14, 2021 · 45 min
Tulsa detectives investigate the Neighborhood Crips to solve the murder of a young man trying to leave the gang.
What About Me / Last Round
Jan 21, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a mother of five is killed after a roadside argument spins out of control; in Mobile, a security guard tries to keep the peace and ends up brutally murdered.
Death in the Family / Love Lost
Feb 4, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a woman is found dumped in a hospital parking lot after someone she trusts crosses the line; Then, in Mobile, a jealous rage leaves a father of nine dead and threatens to
Easy Mark
Feb 11, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, when detectives investigate the murder of a man with a troubled past, they uncover a sinister plot.
For Love and Honor / The Dark Side of Love
Feb 18, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, Okla., a young man stands up for his girlfriend and pays the ultimate price; a man is gunned down in front of his girlfriend after someone from her past goes over the edg
Inside the Tape Special #9
Feb 25, 2021 · 45 min
In KCK, when a dead body is discovered on a bridge, catching the killer depends on finding the crime scene. In Atlanta, surveillance footage shows a man carrying a box moments befo
Vengeance / Paid in Full
Mar 11, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a quadruple shooting leaves two people dead as a vigilante seeks payback for his house being targeted in a drive-by shooting; in Mobile, a man is shot in front of his fia
Close to Home
Mar 18, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a father of three is gunned down after an argument, and the instincts of veteran detective Jason White are put to the test.
The Devil You Know
Mar 25, 2021 · 45 min
Mobile Homicide tracks a killer who shot a man in his home, but they learn not everything is what it seems.
Thick as Thieves
Apr 1, 2021 · 45 min
In Mobile, Detective Jermaine Rogers hunts for multiple perpetrators of a home invasion that left two dead.
End Game
Apr 8, 2021 · 45 min
In Mobile, a professor of economics is found shot dead outside his bedroom door when he doesn't show up for class.
Bad Cinderella
Apr 15, 2021 · 45 min
A father of four is gunned down while defending his girlfriend during a brutal home invasion.
The Abnormals
Apr 22, 2021 · 45 min
In Mobile, the homicide team takes on a missing person's case when new evidence points to foul play.
Spellbound
Apr 29, 2021 · 45 min
In Atlanta, the life of a promising young college student takes a tragic turn when he falls under the spell of a mysterious friend. Detective Darrin Smith races to find the killer
School's Out
May 6, 2021 · 45 min
A young man is shot down while walking home and rumors swirl about who could have wanted him dead.
Crossfire Hurricane
May 13, 2021 · 45 min
After two people are gunned down in a crowded park, detectives must rely on the public to reveal what sparked the deadly shootout.
Road Rage
May 27, 2021 · 45 min
When a father of three is gunned down after confronting a hit-and-run driver, Mobile detectives struggle to find clues that will lead them to his killer.
Bleeding Heart
Aug 15, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, a homeless woman and her boyfriend are taken in by a friend, but when he ends up dead, they have to choose between saving themselves or doing the right thing.
Unforgotten: Crystal
Aug 19, 2021 · 45 min
Tulsa Homicide tackles it’s most difficult unsolved case, spanning multiple suspects and several years.
Out of the Darkness
Aug 26, 2021 · 45 min
In Tulsa, two families devastated by domestic violence look to detectives to find justice for their loved ones.