48 Hours

48 Hours

One of television's most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life dramas with journalistic integrity and cutting-edge style.

Genre: DocumentaryCrime

Cast:Peter Van SantErin MoriartyMaureen MaherRichard SchlesingerDan RatherTracy SmithTroy RobertsSusan SpencerHarold DowBernard GoldbergBill LagattutaJim AxelrodPeter Van ZantVictoria CorderiLesley StahlKelly SieglerCeCe MooreDavid Dow


1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Smoking War

Thu, Sep 8, 1988

48 Hours looks at the growing crusade in America against smoking. It looks at recent anti-smoking legislation in some states and examines the division between smokers and non-smokers about whether smoking should be allowed in public places like restaurants and airplanes.

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S2.E2 ∙ Hurricane Watch

Thu, Sep 15, 1988

48 Hours covers the breaking story of Hurricane Gilbert with up-to-the-minute reporting from the expected strike zone of the hurricane on the Texas Gulf Coast including Galveston and Houston. Bernard Goldberg gives updates from Miami's National Weather Center.

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S2.E3 ∙ Hard Sell

Thu, Sep 22, 1988

48 Hours takes an in-depth look at the advertising business. It talks to the people who make it their business to sell everything and anything in America. Advertisers discuss sales techniques and how to make products seem more appealing. It also looks behind-the-scenes at the making of advertising jingles.

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S2.E4 ∙ Not on My Street

Thu, Sep 29, 1988

48 Hours spends two days examining the growing controversy over public housing in Yonkers. It examines how a Federal court ordered the New York suburb to desegregate by building public housing and discusses how enraged homeowners pressured the city council to defy the order. It talks to both white homeowners and minorities eager for better housing in an effort to get both sides of the story.

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S2.E5 ∙ Making Babies

Thu, Oct 6, 1988

48 Hours looks at the options available to the growing number of baby boomers who are unable to have children on their own. It examines how advancements in science have helped with the problem of infertility. It takes a close look at surrogate motherhood, test-tube babies, fertility drugs and adoption.

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S2.E6 ∙ In AIDS Alley

Thu, Oct 13, 1988

48 Hours investigates the growing problem of AIDS in the United States. It looks at the collusion and AIDS and drug culture in New York City and looks at controversial efforts to distribute needles and condoms to city dwellers. It examines the growing problem of AIDS in heterosexuals and how medical professionals are training themselves to be more cautious about the disease. It also looks at AIDS awareness in homeless people and AIDS quilt memorializing victims of the disease.

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S2.E7 ∙ Abortion Battle

Thu, Oct 20, 1988

48 Hours spends two days investigating in-depth the controversial issue of abortion. It talk to a single mother who decides to have an abortion. It examines an abortion clinic in Atlanta that is under siege by Pro-Life advocates. It also talks to a woman with an abnormal fetus who is considering abortion and follows a teenage rape survivor who is confronted with pregnancy and the choice of abortion.

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S2.E8 ∙ Who's Watching the Kids?

Thu, Oct 27, 1988

48 Hours investigates issues surrounding day care a growing concern for millions of parents across the United States. It looks at examples of successes and failures in the day care systems and also looks at the dangers inadequate regulation, abuse and neglect.

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S2.E9 ∙ Gun Fight

Thu, Nov 3, 1988

48 Hours investigates the debate over gun control by examining the controversy over an referendum in Maryland that has caused serious friction between pro-gun and anti-gun lobbyists. It examines why some people are seriously concerned over gun sales and gun safety while others are worried about their gun rights being taken away.

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S2.E10 ∙ Drunk or Sober

Thu, Nov 10, 1988

48 Hours spends two days investigating alcoholism in the United States. It looks at the causes of alcohol dependence and examines new efforts to treat addiction. It also talks to alcoholics and their families and members of support groups including Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD).

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S2.E11 ∙ Nightmare Next Door

Thu, Nov 17, 1988

48 Hours examines the safety and health risks stemming from nuclear weapons plants throughout the United States. It talks to employees, government investigators, civilians about the real health dangers posed by nuclear plants to the employees and those that live near them.

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S2.E12 ∙ In the Rhino War

Thu, Dec 1, 1988

Government officials and naturalists in Africa fight the extinction of the black rhinoceros.

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S2.E13 ∙ Assignment: Gorbachev

Thu, Dec 8, 1988

Dan Rather discusses Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to the United States.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Inside the Vatican

Thu, Dec 15, 1988

Taken inside the Vatican, where we explore some of the treasures, secrets and surprises of the Vatican Library.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ America for Sale

Thu, Dec 29, 1988

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16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Behind the Badge

Thu, Jan 5, 1989

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17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ In High School

Thu, Jan 12, 1989

48 hours in the lives of several teenagers at Grove City High School and South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Critical Condition

Thu, Jan 26, 1989

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19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Animal Rights

Thu, Feb 2, 1989

Labs, pounds, animal control, hunt saboteurs, farms. An introduction for the uninitiated public, which attempts the usual "balance" between viewpoints.

20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ Victim of Divorce

Thu, Feb 9, 1989

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21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ On Homeless Street

Thu, Feb 16, 1989

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22Season 2

S2.E22 ∙ After Hirohito

Thu, Feb 23, 1989

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23Season 2

S2.E23 ∙ Hot TV

Thu, Mar 2, 1989

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24Season 2

S2.E24 ∙ Murder Capital

Thu, Mar 9, 1989

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25Season 2

S2.E25 ∙ Armed and Deadly

Thu, Mar 16, 1989

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26Season 2

S2.E26 ∙ L.A. Justice

Thu, Mar 30, 1989

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27Season 2

S2.E27 ∙ Toy Money

Thu, Apr 6, 1989

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28Season 2

S2.E28 ∙ Dying Wish

Thu, Apr 13, 1989

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29Season 2

S2.E29 ∙ Working High

Thu, Apr 20, 1989

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30Season 2

S2.E30 ∙ Lottery Fever

Thu, Apr 27, 1989

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31Season 2

S2.E31 ∙ Crystal USA

Thu, May 4, 1989

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32Season 2

S2.E32 ∙ Death Row Kids

Thu, May 11, 1989

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33Season 2

S2.E33 ∙ China Rebellion

Thu, May 18, 1989

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34Season 2

S2.E34 ∙ Lights, Camera, War!

Thu, May 25, 1989

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35Season 2

S2.E35 ∙ The Deprograming

Thu, Jun 1, 1989

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36Season 2

S2.E36 ∙ On Strike!

Thu, Jun 15, 1989

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37Season 2

S2.E37 ∙ Abortion Battle

Thu, Jun 22, 1989

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38Season 2

S2.E38 ∙ On the Border

Thu, Jun 29, 1989

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39Season 2

S2.E39 ∙ Drunk or Sober

Thu, Jul 6, 1989

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40Season 2

S2.E40 ∙ Revolution '89

Thu, Jul 13, 1989

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41Season 2

S2.E41 ∙ Crude Awakening

Thu, Jul 27, 1989

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42Season 2

S2.E42 ∙ Out of Mind

Thu, Aug 3, 1989

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43Season 2

S2.E43 ∙ Behind the Badge

Thu, Aug 10, 1989

The wife of a police officer is found dead in her bed. Was she cleaning his sidearm or did he pull the trigger himself?

44Season 2

S2.E44 ∙ Behind the Soaps

Thu, Aug 17, 1989

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45Season 2

S2.E45 ∙ Murder Capital

Thu, Aug 24, 1989

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46Season 2

S2.E46 ∙ No Place Like Home

Thu, Aug 31, 1989

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47Season 2

S2.E47 ∙ Making Babies

Thu, Sep 7, 1989

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