48 Hours vs On the Case with Paula Zahn

On the Case with Paula Zahn has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.3/10 for 48 Hours). 48 Hours is the older of the two (1988 against 2009). Both are crime, documentary shows, so they suit a similar mood.

48 Hours poster48 Hours1988 VS On the Case with Paula Zahn posterOn the Case with Paula Zahn2009
48 HoursOn the Case with Paula Zahn
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 8.3/10
Year19882009
Seasons3929
GenresCrime, DocumentaryCrime, Documentary
CountryUSUS
Creator / directorMatthew DeVoe–
Main cast–Paula Zahn

Synopsis

48 Hours

This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart.

On the Case with Paula Zahn

Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.

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