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5 seasons · 128 episodes · best: S2E24 "Mommy Rules" 8.6

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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.

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Produced by: Tania Lindsay, Mike West, Mary Frances O'Conner

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January 1, 1999 · October 12, 2007 · Ended

First aired: January 1, 1999
Last aired: October 12, 2007
Status: Ended
Length: 5 seasons · 128 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 7 countries

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Where can I stream Cold Case Files?

A&E

In the United States, Cold Case Files streams on Prime, Disney+, Philo, A&E, and A&E Crime Central, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Cold Case Files worth watching?

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 8).

Which season of Cold Case Files is best?

7.4S17.6S27.1S37.3S47.0S5

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Mommy Rules (season 2, episode 24) at 8.6, and the lowest is Murder Illustrated/Blood Relations (season 1, episode 12) at 4.6.

Is Cold Case Files okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Cold Case Files?

128 h

About 128 hours: 128 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2007.