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 | On the Case with Paula Zahn | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1988 | 2009 |
| Seasons | 39 | 29 |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary | Crime, Documentary |
| Country | US | US |
| Creator / director | Matthew 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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