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Forensic Files

1996 – 2011Show14 seasons400 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Metacritic–9.3

An intriguing crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Episodes

14 seasons · 400 episodes · best: S1E12 "The List Murders" 8.5

Episodes

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Story

No Witnesses. No Leads. No Problem.

Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find previously undetectable evidence. Brilliant scientific work helps convict the guilty and free the innocent.

Feels like

  • Forensic Science Procedural
  • True Crime Documentary Style
  • Scientific Method in Action
  • Crime Scene Reconstruction
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Analytical Mystery Solving
  • Realistic Violence Depiction
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Procedural Deduction
  • Somatic Evidence Focus

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Jordan
Produced by
Vince Sherry, Kelly Ann Martin, Jennelle Alyse Jones
Music by
Alan Ett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 21, 1996 · June 17, 2011 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 1996
Last aired
June 17, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
14 seasons · 400 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Formula-Breaking Episode, "Shaggy Dog" Story, Artistic License – Law +9

  • Formula-Breaking Episode
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Confess to a Lesser Crime
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Noodle Implements
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Content Warnings
  • Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Forensic Files?"

Questions about Forensic Files

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Forensic Files?

PrimeHulufuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWHooplaYouTube TV

In the United States, Forensic Files streams on Prime, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Forensic Files worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.8).

Is Forensic Files okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Forensic Files?

153 h

About 153 hours: 400 episodes in 14 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2011.

What tropes does Forensic Files use?

Formula-Breaking Episode"Shaggy Dog" StoryArtistic License – LawReasonable Authority FigureWorthy OpponentEveryone Has StandardsConfess to a Lesser CrimeHeroic SacrificeNoodle ImplementsDouble-Meaning TitleContent WarningsMinor Crime Reveals Major Plotand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Formula-Breaking Episode, "Shaggy Dog" Story, and Artistic License – Law.