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1. Unsolved Mysteries (1987–2010)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural.
Stars: Robert Stack, Dennis Farina, Keely Shaye Brosnan, William Roll
Votes: 6,635
2. The F.B.I. Files (1998–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Real FBI cases are recounted through reenactments and interviews with law enforcement and forensic scientists.
Stars: James Kallstrom, Anthony D. Call, Bob Featherer, Susan Rae
Votes: 1,336
3. Cold Case Files (1999– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
Cold Case Files shows how timing, persistence and high-tech police work combine to catch people who have slipped through the cracks for decades.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Dave Reichert, Kathy Mills, Melvyn Foster
Votes: 1,912
4. 48 Hours (1988– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
One of television's most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life dramas with journalistic integrity and cutting-edge style.
Stars: Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty, Maureen Maher, Richard Schlesinger
Votes: 2,345
5. Unsolved Mysteries (2020– )
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Immersive, character-driven stories are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable. Families, detectives and journalists hope viewers hold the clues to solving these mysteries.
Stars: Thom Reed, Allison Rivera, Anne-Sophie Martin, Mary Murphy
Votes: 12,455
6. Cold Case Files (2017– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Tense new series exploring cold cases from victims death to criminal conviction. Expertly narrated by a foreboding Danny Glover.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Danny Glover, Laurent Andruet, Bradford Eckhart
Votes: 1,703
7. Nightmare Next Door (2011– )
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Tells the tales of mysterious murders that rocked small-town America.
Stars: Greg Diefenbach, James Davenjay, Dorian Lough, Tom Gambrill
Votes: 1,087
8. Disappeared (2009–2023)
TV-PG | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The heartbreaking, mystifying and unbelievable stories of loved ones who have disappeared and the families that never give up hope.
Stars: Christopher Crutchfield Walker, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Geno McDermott, Lorri Leighton
Votes: 1,361
9. Forensic Files (1996–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Crime
A series featuring detailed accounts on how notable crimes and diseases were solved through forensic science.
Stars: Peter Thomas, Tom Bevel, Skip Palenik, Lowell Levine
Votes: 7,274
10. American Justice (1992– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Bill Kurtis hosts this documentary series that profiles criminal cases involving high profile murders, serial killers, and organized crime. Each episode culminating with the justice dispensed by the American legal system in each case.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Dennis Haysbert, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Sonny Vellozzi
Votes: 845
11. Snapped (2004– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Crime
Investigations of multiple mysterious and violent cases.
Stars: Sharon Martin, Jody Flader, Andrew D. Erath, Jay Heselschwerdt
Votes: 1,631
12. See No Evil (2014– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Every second of every day, millions of Americans are caught on security cameras. Most of them are honest citizens going about their daily lives. But a few are guilty of unspeakable crimes.
Stars: Ross Huguet, Bryan Edwards, James J. Wilson, Tamara Rambaran
Votes: 1,293
13. On the Case with Paula Zahn (2009– )
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, and detectives.
Stars: Paula Zahn, Tom Scorzone, Roger Hervas, Raymond Brenkert
Votes: 1,068
14. Web of Lies (2014–2021)
43 min | Documentary, Crime
The internet is no longer a place you log on and visit; it's where you live. The home of true crime is now online. The internet is the Wild West. And if you're not careful, you too could be caught in a Web of Lies.
Stars: Nathan Wiley, Cherise Silvestri, Raven Cinello, Russell Bentley
Votes: 946
15. Forensic Files II (2020– )
Documentary, Crime
Forensic Files II is a revival continuation of the long-running American documentary true crime series Forensic Files (1996-2011).
Stars: Bill Camp, Michel Bryant, Jim Dresback, Steven Armentrout
Votes: 704
16. People Magazine Investigates (2016– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
The true stories behind gripping crimes that transcended headlines are uncovered in this true crime investigation series.
Stars: Alicia Dennis, Steve Helling, Cynthia Sanz, Christine Pelisek
Votes: 937
17. The First 48 (2004– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Mystery, Reality-TV
The series follows detectives during the hours immediately following a homicide.
Stars: Dion Graham, Nathan Schilling, Jason White, Dave Walker
Votes: 4,252
18. American Monster (2016– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A non-fiction crime drama uniquely telling stories with a combination of Dramatisation, home video and documentary style material.
Stars: Tom Streithorst, Robert Firth, Grant Ross, Mark Behan
Votes: 876
19. Murder in the Heartland (2017– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime
ID channel show featuring a true murder story in the heartland (midwest USA). Includes interviews with the victim's family, friends, and investigators, as well as reenactments.
Stars: Joel Searls, Natalie De Vincentiis, Jerry Rector, Lawrence Moran
Votes: 458
20. Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death (2020– )
Documentary, Crime
This true-crime documentary examines how the emotional impact of a homicide resonates with the victim's loved ones long after the crime is committed.
Stars: Connor Holden, Robbie Berson, Tim Zins, Randy Leaf
Votes: 261
21. American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda (2021– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime
Over the years, Kenda has known cases that defy logic and investigations so confusing that they seem more like Hollywood scripts than reality.
Stars: Joe Kenda, Andrew D. Erath, Jay Heselschwerdt, André Wilkerson
Votes: 559
22. The Murder Tapes (2019– )
45 min | Crime
Homicide investigations are conducted through images recorded on Investigation Discovery's true.
Stars: Dave DeAndrea, Brent Melton, Keith Whitler, Sara Hooe
Votes: 596
23. Homicide Hunter (2011–2020)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Lt. Joe Kenda's successes with his 387 homicide case history and 92% solution rate.
Stars: Josh Casaubon, Joe Kenda, Carl Marino, Sandra Mann
Votes: 3,646
24. Your Worst Nightmare (2014– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Narrated reenactments of key events with commentary from law enforcement officers, criminal justice professionals, and friends and family of victims.
Stars: D.C. Goode, Jason Shablik, Clark Sarullo, Eric Abraham
Votes: 833
25. Air Crash Investigation (2003– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Dramatized reconstruction of real-life air disasters, along with interviews with aviation experts and eyewitnesses.
Stars: Jonathan Aris, Stephen Bogaert, John Cox, John Nance
Votes: 5,907
26. Signs of a Psychopath (2020– )
30 min | Crime
For every psychopath there are signs. Would you see them? Revisiting some of the most dangerous killers in modern history to see which psychopathic traits they exhibited. Featuring real archive footage.
Stars: Nameeta Sahni, Charles A. Morgan III, Chriscelyn Tussey, Chitra Raghavan
Votes: 462
27. Deadly Women (2008– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
True stories of female killers.
Stars: Lynnanne Zager, Candice DeLong, Janis Amatuzio, Paul Godfrey
Votes: 1,979
28. American Greed (2007–2023)
TV-PG | Documentary, Crime
Documentary series focusing on history's largest financial crimes ranging from Ponzi schemes, murder, card counting, generating fake currency and goods, extortion, online dating, identity theft, drug distribution, and insider trading.
Stars: Stacy Keach, Scott Cohn, Kristin Reyer, Katharin 'Ladie K' Mraz
Votes: 724
29. FBI True (2023– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
Follows the world of real FBI agents using surveillance video, interrogations with hostage takers and terrorists, and photos from the agents' collections to tell their real life stories.
Stars: Brianna Acevedo, Kristy Kottis, Cindy Coppola, Jim McGee
Votes: 261
30. The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science (1996–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
True stories of crime investigations using forensic science.
Stars: Gene Galusha, Frank McCaffrey, Nick Pizzillo, John Miller
Votes: 601
31. FBI: Criminal Pursuit (2011– )
TV-PG | Documentary, Crime
FBI: Criminal Pursuit is a groundbreaking series that takes the audience inside the 21st Century FBI. The FBI is the most sophisticated law enforcement agency in the world ... pursuing the most dangerous criminals.
Stars: Bray Poor, John S. Howell Sr., Morgan Wilson, Kristine Cornils
Votes: 254
32. Happily Never After (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
For most people, their wedding day ignites dreams of a bright future and the hope of fading into the sunset with the one they love. But for some brides and grooms, the reality of 'til death do you part' hits come sooner than expected.
Stars: Marlo Thomas, Wendy L. Walsh, Natalie Cassell, John S. Howell Sr.
Votes: 124
33. Evil Lives Here (2016– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A TV series where individuals share their perspectives of loved ones who committed horrific crimes.
Stars: Frank Di Napoli, James M. Reilly, T.J. Craig, Robert Levey II
Votes: 1,820
34. Criminal Confessions (2017– )
Documentary, Crime, Drama
The series delves into the psychological showdown that takes place inside actual police interrogation rooms and dissects what happens to yield a confession.
Stars: Tyler Hayse, Brian Kramer, Mary Ellen O'Toole, Noah Staggs
Votes: 188
35. Cold Justice: Sex Crimes (2015)
Documentary, Crime
Former prosecutors Alicia O'Neill and Casey Garrett reinvestigate cold cases involving sexual assault and rape.
Stars: Alicia O'Neill, Casey Garrett, Jesse Alvarado, Cami Green
Votes: 242
36. Cold Justice (2013– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Reality-TV
Reality series following former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and crime scene investigator Yolanda McClary as they crack cold cases across the U.S.
Stars: Kelly Siegler, Yolanda McClary, Steve Spingola, Alan Brown
Votes: 1,978
37. Crime & Punishment (2002–2004)
60 min | Documentary
Actual criminal trials are followed on camera.
Stars: Eugenia Eyherabide, William Mudd, Garry Haehnle, Dan Lamborn
Votes: 116
38. Arrest & Trial (2000–2002)
30 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Through a combination of re-enactments and actual footage, sensational true crimes are followed from their commission, through the investigation and apprehension of the suspected criminal, and finally to his/her trial.
Stars: Brian Dennehy, Mark Anthony Cox, Jack Forbes, Mike Butters
Votes: 78
39. Unusual Suspects: Deadly Intent (2017–2018)
42 min | Documentary, Crime
Stars: Jeff Wilburn, Aija Gibson, Ali Rza, Dana Byrne
Votes: 36
40. Murder Comes to Town (2014– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Crime
"Things like that don't happen here," they always say. These are the shocking murder mysteries that haunt small town America. We'll discover the dark secrets that lie just beneath the outwardly wholesome surface of America's heartland.
Stars: Joe Alaskey, Anthony D. Call, Carey Jones, Levi Krevinghaus
Votes: 706
41. A Crime to Remember (2013–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
A look back at famous cases from the past.
Stars: Marc A. Hermann, Michelle McNamara, John Mirabella, James Zeiss
Votes: 1,397
42. Fear Thy Neighbor (2014–2023)
44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
True crime show about conflicts between neighbors that go terribly wrong.
Stars: Tish Iceton, David Bacque, Craig Cyr, Brian Scott Carleton
Votes: 1,012
43. The Detectives (2018–2020)
60 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A look at real Canadian crime stories by talking to the detectives who led the investigations.
Stars: James Tupper, Tammy Gillis, Daniel Stolfi, Zachary Amzallag
Votes: 375
44. Unusual Suspects (2010–2016)
44 min | Documentary, Crime
Just when you thought you knew who did it, a tip comes in that changes the direction of the case and shifts suspicion.
Stars: Mocean Melvin, Jamie Hanes, Bryan Massey, Tommy LeNoir
Votes: 984
45. True Crime with Aphrodite Jones (2010–2016)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones follows one of the nation's top crime writers, Aphrodite Jones, as she goes behind the scenes of famous murder cases to uncover hidden secrets and new ... See full summary »
Stars: Aphrodite Jones, Randy Thomas, Jonathan Brown-Tea, Thomas Mesereau
Votes: 477
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