48 Hours has been a staple news magazine show since 1988. The series investigates crime and justice cases and has helped to reopen and resolve cold cases, exonerate wrongly convicted people, and change lives. The news correspondents take an in-depth look into each story, aimed at solving the core mystery. Read on for more on how to watch 48 Hours.
- When to Watch: 48 Hours airs every Saturday at 10:00 p.m. ET. (Occasionally, the show will be delayed due to a sporting event.)
- Where to Watch: 48 Hours airs on CBS.
- Best Way to Watch: The best way to stream 48 Hours is on Paramount+ (Free Trial)
How to Watch 48 Hours Live
You can watch 48 Hours every week using any of the streaming services below.
If you miss the broadcast each week, you can watch it on-demand and for free at CBS.com. You can also watch through the CBS app. You can download the CBS App to your Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. While this primetime special is available free on the CBS app, it’s also available through the streaming services mentioned below if you already subscribe.
Watch 48 Hours on Paramount+
You can watch 48 Hours on CBS through the Paramount+ streaming service. The streaming service provides a live feed of your local CBS station and will let you watch 48 Hours when it airs on CBS.
Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial so that you can try the service with no risk. After the trial, the service price starts at $5.99 per month with ads and $11.99 per month to watch without ads. Paramount+ is available on Roku Players, Apple TV, Xbox, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick. See our review of Paramount+ for more information on this streaming service.
Watch 48 Hours on Hulu
Hulu offers a live TV service that carries CBS in nearly all US TV markets along with cable TV and broadcast networks. Therefore, you can watch 48 Hours weekly as it airs on CBS. To see if live CBS is available in your area, you can use this tool: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
Hulu + Live TV includes a cloud DVR service allowing you to record episodes when they air so you can watch them on demand if you cannot watch them live. The service is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, Android, and more. You can read more about Hulu in our review of Hulu. There isn’t a month-to-month contract, so you can sign up to test the service without fear of a long-term commitment. You can sign up for Hulu Live TV using this link: Sign up for a free trial to Hulu + Live TV.
How Much: $76.99 per month.
Watch 48 Hours YouTube TV
YouTube TV is another great option to watch 48 Hours. YouTube TV offers live CBS with its streaming service in nearly ALL markets in the US.
YouTube TV also offers CBS streaming and limitless storage space for recording your shows. Stream your library of recorded shows from anywhere. YouTube TV costs $72.99 after a free trial. YouTube TV includes a personal cloud-based DVR for each of the subscription’s six account profiles. In addition, the DVR provides unlimited storage and simultaneous recordings. Furthermore, your recordings are available for nine months. Check out my review of YouTube TV for all the details and channels available on the service. YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and more. You can stream on up to three devices at the same time. See our coverage of YouTube TV device support for more details. Be sure to check out our review of YouTube TV for more information. You can sign up for their free trial.
How Much: $72.99 per month.
Watch 48 Hours on fuboTV
FuboTV also carries CBS in most TV markets in the U.S. You can check out a free trial to FuboTV here. Fubo TV supports the following streaming devices:
- Android smartphones
- Android tablets
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV (4th Generation only)
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Roku
- Chromecast
For more information on FuboTV features, please see our Fubo TV review.
How Much: FuboTV costs $74.99.
Watch 48 Hours on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM offers live CBS streaming in many markets. CBS is available through its “Entertainment” package for $79.99 a month, along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks. DIRECTV STREAM offers CBS in over half the markets in the US. They offer a free trial to allow you to make sure CBS is offered in your area. For more information, check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM.
How Much: $79.99 per month through the “Entertainment” package.
Watch 48 Hours on Roku
To watch 48 Hours on Roku, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to Paramount+ using this Free Trial. Paramount+ carries you local CBS and will let you watch the interview.
- On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
- Enter “Paramount+” in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If Paramount+ is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
- Paramount+ is now installed on your Roku. Open Paramount+, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service.
Watch 48 Hours on Fire TV
To watch 48 Hours on Fire TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a Paramount+ using this Free Trial. Paramount+ carries you local CBS and will let you watch the interview.
- On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Enter “Paramount+” in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Download,” and Paramount+ will install
- Paramount+ is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service.
Watch 48 Hours on Apple TV
To watch 48 Hours on Apple TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a Paramount+ using this Free Trial. Paramount+ carries you local CBS and will let you watch the interview.
- Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
- Enter “Paramount+” in the search bar
- Select Paramount+, click the cloud icon, and the app will install
- Paramount+ is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service.
