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Cold Case Files

1999 – 2003 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

Explore compelling cases that have gone cold for years, chronicling the journeys of the detectives who reopened them. The detectives relive the events of the crimes, reveal new twists and startling revelations, relying on breakthroughs in forensic technology and the influence of social media to help crack these cases.

8.5(93 reviews)

6.1851% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 1, 1999
Last air date: Oct 12, 2007
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 128
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: A&E
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Kurtis Productions, AMPLE Entertainment

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Keywords

detectiveforensic scienceforensicunsolved mysteryunsolved crimeunsolved murdersforensic technology

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1999 · 25 episodes

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Cast

Bill Kurtis

Self - Narrator (voice)

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.5

93 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim8.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful