Crime
When Does Forensic Files Season 15 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“No Witnesses. No Leads. No Problem.”
Forensic Files ended after Season 14.
IMDb
8.8/10
Seasons
14
Episodes
400
Diagnostics
- Network
- TLC
- Genres
- Crime, Documentary
- First aired
- 1996-04-21
- Last aired
- 2011-06-17
- Runtime
- 23 min
Awards 1 nomination total
Predictive Logic Analysis
Forensic Files has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 15 in development.
What is Forensic Files about?
Forensic Files pioneered a format that would define true crime television for an entire generation: structured investigations into real crimes solved through scientific evidence rather than dramatic reconstruction or celebrity detective work. Each episode presents a specific case where conventional investigation hit a dead end, then methodically walks viewers through how forensic analysis—DNA evidence, toxicology, fiber examination, or digital forensics—cracked the case wide open. The show's appeal lies in its fundamental premise that science itself becomes the protagonist, transforming invisible traces into courtroom proof. For viewers fascinated by both criminology and methodology, it offers something deeper than procedural drama: the actual, documented process of how modern justice works.
What distinguished Forensic Files from the glut of crime programming was its restraint and intellectual rigor. Peter Thomas's measured narration, the show's deliberate pacing, and its focus on the scientific minutiae rather than sensationalism created an almost academic tone that elevated it above tabloid fare. The series examined not just murder cases but disease outbreaks, industrial accidents, and suspicious deaths, demonstrating that forensic investigation extends far beyond homicide. This breadth, combined with genuinely compelling storytelling about real cases with real consequences, gave the show a timeless quality that transcended the typically disposable nature of cable documentary programming.
The series achieved remarkable critical respect and audience loyalty, maintaining an 8.8 IMDb rating across nearly 400 episodes—a testament to consistent quality over fourteen seasons. It became a foundational text for an entire generation's understanding of how criminal investigations actually function in the modern era, influencing both public perception of forensic science and the trajectory of true crime media itself. Forensic Files essentially created the template that countless successor programs have attempted to replicate, yet few have matched in terms of educational substance married to genuine narrative tension.
Is Forensic Files renewed or cancelled?
Working against it
high
The series is listed as ended
Forensic Files Season 15 Release Date
No new season is expected. Forensic Files has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.
Best & worst episodes
Forensic Files seasons
Season 11996 · 13 ep
- 1. The Disappearance of Helle Crafts1996-04-21 · ★ 8.5
- 2. The Magic Bullet1996-10-03
- 3. The House That Roared1996-10-10
- 4. The Footpath Murders1996-10-17 · ★ 9.0
- 5. Planted Evidence1996-10-24
- 6. Southside Strangler1996-10-31
- 7. Legionnaires' Disease1996-11-07
- 8. The Wilson Murder1996-11-14
- 9. Deadly Neighborhoods1996-11-21
- 10. Insect Clues1996-11-28
- 11. Outbreak1996-12-05
- 12. The List Murders1996-12-12
- 13. Raw Terror1996-12-19
Season 21997 · 13 ep
- 1. The Common Thread1997-10-02
- 2. The Dirty Deed1997-10-09
- 3. Killer Fog1997-10-16
- 4. Sex, Lies & DNA1997-10-23
- 5. Bitter Potion1997-10-30 · ★ 1.0
- 6. The Blood Trail1997-11-06
- 7. Fatal Fungus1997-11-20 · ★ 9.0
- 8. Charred Remains1997-11-13 · ★ 9.0
- 9. Something's Fishy1997-12-04 · ★ 9.0
- 10. Sealed with a Kiss1997-12-18 · ★ 9.0
- 11. Postal Mortem1998-01-15 · ★ 9.0
- 12. Micro-Clues1998-02-05
- 13. Deadly Parasites1998-03-05
Season 31998 · 13 ep
- 1. Without a Trace1998-10-01 · ★ 10.0
- 2. Knot for Everyone1998-10-08
- 3. The Talking Skull1998-10-15
- 4. Foreign Body1998-10-22
- 5. Deadly Delivery1998-10-29
- 6. 'Sim'ilar Circumstances1998-11-05
- 7. Grave Evidence1998-11-12 · ★ 1.0
- 8. Deadly Formula1998-11-19
- 9. Beaten by a Hair1998-12-03 · ★ 6.0
- 10. Crime Seen1998-12-17
- 11. Speck of Evidence1999-01-07
- 12. Broken Bond1999-01-14
- 13. Out of the Ashes1999-01-21
Season 41999 · 13 ep
- 1. Invisible Intruder1999-06-10
- 2. The Killing Room1999-07-01
- 3. Ultimate Betrayal1999-07-08
- 4. Cement the Case1999-07-22
- 5. Innocence Lost1999-07-15
- 6. Til Death Do Us Part1999-07-29
- 7. Ties That Bind1999-08-05
- 8. Body of Evidence1999-09-16
- 9. Accident or Murder?1999-08-19
- 10. Core Evidence1999-10-14
- 11. Haunting Vision1999-12-15
- 12. With Every Breath1999-12-22
- 13. Slippery Motives1999-12-29
Season 52000 · 19 ep
- 1. Badge of Deceit2000-09-12
- 2. Dew Process2000-09-19
- 3. A Woman Scorned2000-09-26
- 4. A Voice from Beyond2000-10-03
- 5. Burning Ambition2000-10-10
- 6. Memories2000-10-17
- 7. Trail of Truth2000-10-24
- 8. Material Evidence2000-10-31
- 9. Kill'igraphy2000-11-07
- 10. Nursery Crimes2000-11-14
- 11. Lasting Impression2000-11-21
- 12. Foundation of Lies2000-11-28
- 13. Unholy Vows2000-12-05
- 14. Deadly Knowledge2000-12-05
- 15. Broken Promises2000-12-12
- 16. Time Will Tell2000-12-19
- 17. Second Shot at Love2000-12-26
- 18. Journey to Justice2001-01-02
- 19. Video Diary2001-01-09
Season 62001 · 30 ep
- 1. Missing in Time2001-05-21
- 2. Missing Pearl2001-05-28
- 3. Man's Best Friend?2001-06-04
- 4. Hand Delivered2001-06-11
- 5. Death Play2001-06-18
- 6. Fire Dot Com2001-06-25
- 7. Mistaken for Dead2001-07-02
- 8. Frozen Evidence2001-07-09
- 9. Soft Touch2001-07-16
- 10. Church Disappearance2001-07-23
- 11. Photo Finish2001-07-30
- 12. Whodunit2001-08-06
- 13. Horse Play2001-08-13
- 14. Treads and Threads2001-08-20 · ★ 1.0
- 15. Killer's 'Cattle' Log2001-08-27
- 16. Skin of Her Teeth2001-09-03
- 17. Line of Fire2001-09-10
- 18. Bad Blood2001-09-17
- 19. Pure Evil2001-09-24
- 20. Root of All Evil2001-10-01
- 21. Where the Blood Drops2001-10-08
- 22. Punch Line2001-10-15
- 23. Sibling Rivalry2001-10-22
- 24. Pastoral Care2001-10-29
- 25. Bagging a Killer2001-11-05
- 26. Double Trouble2001-11-12
- 27. Cats, Flies, and Snapshots2001-11-19
- 28. Naked Justice2001-11-26
- 29. Treading Not So Lightly2001-12-03
- 30. Shopping Spree2001-12-10
Season 72002 · 42 ep
- 1. The Cheater2002-01-01
- 2. Forever Hold Your Peace2002-01-08
- 3. Reel Danger2002-01-15
- 4. Who's Your Daddy2002-01-22
- 5. The Alibi2002-01-29
- 6. A Bite Out of Crime2002-02-05
- 7. Purr-fect Match2002-02-12
- 8. Bio-Attack2002-02-19
- 9. A Shot in the Dark2002-02-26
- 10. Without a Prayer2002-03-05
- 11. A Clutch of Witnesses2002-03-12
- 12. Scout's Honor2002-03-19
- 13. A Touching Recollection2002-03-26
- 14. A Leg to Stand On2002-07-10
- 15. Partners in Crime2002-07-17
- 16. Within a Hair2002-07-31
- 17. Chief Evidence2002-07-24
- 18. A Bitter Pill to Swallow2002-09-12
- 19. Sip of Sins2002-08-26
- 20. Telltale Tracks2002-08-27
- 21. Ghost in the Machine2002-08-28
- 22. Frozen in Time2002-08-29
- 23. Cold Storage2002-08-30
- 24. The Metal Business2002-09-26
- 25. Dressed to Kill2002-09-04
- 26. Palm Print Conviction2002-10-03
- 27. A Vow of Silence2002-10-10
- 28. Elephant Tracks2002-10-17
- 29. A Bag of Evidence2002-10-31
- 30. Tooth or Consequences2002-11-07
- 31. The Sniffing Revenge2002-11-14
- 32. Sleight of Hand2002-11-21
- 33. Scratching the Surface2002-11-28
- 34. Fire Proof2002-12-05
- 35. X Marks the Spot2002-12-09
- 36. All Charged Up2002-12-10
- 37. Breaking the Mold2002-12-11
- 38. House Call2002-12-12
- 39. Marathon Man2002-12-13
- 40. The Sniper's Trail2002-12-19
- 41. Plastic Fire2003-01-22
- 42. Last Will2003-01-29
Season 82003 · 42 ep
- 1. Dessert Served Cold2003-04-02
- 2. The Music Case2003-04-09
- 3. Paintball2003-04-16
- 4. Sign Here2003-04-23
- 5. Shadow of a Doubt2003-04-30
- 6. Tourist Trap2003-06-04
- 7. Once Bitten2003-06-11
- 8. All Wet2003-06-18
- 9. Shot of Vengeance2003-06-25
- 10. Dinner and a Movie2003-07-23
- 11. A Wrong Foot2003-07-30
- 12. Order Up2003-08-06
- 13. When the Dust Settled2003-08-13
- 14. A Welcome Intrusion2003-08-27
- 15. Within Arm's Reach2003-08-25
- 16. Private Thoughts2003-08-26
- 17. Brotherhoods2003-08-28
- 18. Hair of the Dog2003-08-29
- 19. Breaking News2003-09-03
- 20. All the World's a Stage2003-09-10
- 21. The Big Chill2003-09-17
- 22. Bound for Jail2003-10-01
- 23. Sphere of Influence2003-10-08
- 24. Nailed2003-11-05
- 25. Sign of the Zodiac2003-12-03
- 26. Letter Perfect2003-12-10
- 27. True Lies2004-01-07
- 28. Bed of Deceit2004-01-21
- 29. Smoke in Your Eyes2004-01-14
- 30. Flower Power2004-01-28
- 31. Past Lives2004-02-18
- 32. Over and Out2004-02-25
- 33. Death by a Salesman2004-03-03
- 34. Web of Seduction2004-03-31 · ★ 1.0
- 35. Grounds for Indictment2004-04-07
- 36. Dueling Confessions2004-04-21
- 37. Traces of Truth2004-05-05
- 38. Honor Thy Father2004-05-19
- 39. Hack Attack2006-09-04
- 40. Deadly Curve2006-10-10
- 41. Visibility Zero2006-11-15
- 42. Flashover2006-12-21
Season 92004 · 30 ep
- 1. Road Rage2004-06-02
- 2. Hunter or Hunted2004-06-09
- 3. In Harm's Way2004-06-16
- 4. No Corpus Delicti2004-06-23
- 5. News at 112004-06-30
- 6. Burning Desire2004-07-07
- 7. Cloak of Deceit2004-07-14
- 8. Bad Medicine2004-07-21
- 9. Stick 'em Up2004-07-28
- 10. Head Games2004-08-04
- 11. Making the Collar2004-08-11
- 12. Financial Downfall2004-08-18
- 13. A Daughter's Journey2004-08-23
- 14. Over a Barrel2004-08-24
- 15. Pinned by the Evidence2004-08-24
- 16. Cries Unheard2004-08-25
- 17. Buried Treasure2004-08-26
- 18. Badge of Betrayal2004-09-22
- 19. Deadly Matrimony2004-09-29
- 20. Muddy Waters2004-10-13
- 21. Point of Origin2004-10-27
- 22. Seeds for Doubt2004-11-03
- 23. Saving Face2004-11-17
- 24. Northern Exposure2004-12-08
- 25. Silk Stalkings2004-12-29
- 26. Fishing for the Truth2005-01-12
- 27. For Love or Money2005-01-19
- 28. South of the Border2005-02-02
- 29. The Stake-Out2005-02-09
- 30. Walking Terror2005-03-02
Season 102005 · 42 ep
- 1. Trial by Fire2005-04-27
- 2. Marked for Life2005-05-18
- 3. Plastic Puzzle2005-06-01
- 4. Up in Smoke2005-06-29
- 5. Soiled Plan2005-07-06
- 6. Headquarters2005-07-13
- 7. One for the Road2005-07-20
- 8. Army of Evidence2005-07-27
- 9. Shear Luck2005-08-03 · ★ 1.0
- 10. Tagging a Suspect2005-08-10
- 11. Strong Impressions2005-08-17
- 12. Cereal Killer2005-08-24
- 13. Crash Course2005-08-31
- 14. A Leg Up on Crime2005-09-07 · ★ 1.0
- 15. Tight-Fitting Genes2005-09-14
- 16. Deadly Valentine2005-09-21
- 17. Picture This2005-09-28
- 18. Oily in the Morning2005-10-05
- 19. Gold Rush2005-10-12
- 20. Four on the Floor2005-10-19
- 21. Writer's Block2005-10-26
- 22. A Clean Getaway2005-11-02
- 23. Prints Among Thieves2005-11-09
- 24. Unholy Alliance2005-11-16
- 25. Signed, Sealed & Delivered2005-11-23
- 26. Cop Out2005-12-14
- 27. Summer Obsession2005-12-21
- 28. Enemy Within2005-12-28
- 29. Elemental Clue2006-01-04
- 30. Moss, Not Grass2006-01-11
- 31. Material Witness2006-02-08
- 32. Garden of Evil2006-02-22
- 33. Sunday School Ambush2006-03-08
- 34. Penchant for Poison2006-03-22
- 35. Bump in the Night2006-04-05
- 36. Sole Searching2006-04-12
- 37. Murder on the Menu2006-04-26
- 38. Hot on the Trail2006-05-10
- 39. High 'n Dry2006-05-31
- 40. To the Viktor2006-06-14
- 41. Wired for Disaster2006-06-21
- 42. Wood-be Killer2006-07-12
Season 112006 · 42 ep
- 1. Naughty or Nyce2006-07-19
- 2. Going for Broke2006-07-26
- 3. Just Desserts2006-08-02
- 4. Sunday's Wake2006-08-09
- 5. Shattered Dreams2006-08-16
- 6. Dockter Visit2006-08-23
- 7. Murder, She Wrote2006-08-30
- 8. Concrete Alibi2006-09-06
- 9. Key Evidence2006-09-13
- 10. The Gambler2006-09-20
- 11. Weakest Link2006-09-27
- 12. Capitol Crimes2006-10-04
- 13. Undertaken2006-10-11
- 14. Dark Waters2006-10-18
- 15. Nice Threads2006-10-25 · ★ 6.0
- 16. Grave Danger2006-11-01
- 17. Internal Affair2006-11-08 · ★ 1.0
- 18. A Case of the Flue2006-11-15
- 19. No Safe Place2006-11-22
- 20. Live Wire2006-11-29
- 21. Van-ished2006-12-06
- 22. A Novel Idea2006-12-13
- 23. Chief Suspect2006-12-20
- 24. Water Hazard2006-12-27
- 25. Shell Game2007-01-03
- 26. Ring Him Up2007-01-10
- 27. Killer Impression2007-01-17
- 28. If I Were You2007-01-24
- 29. As the Tide Turns2007-01-31
- 30. A Tight Leash2007-02-07
- 31. Muffled Cries2007-02-14
- 32. Critical Maneuver2007-02-21
- 33. Skirting the Evidence2007-02-28
- 34. Small Town Terror2007-03-07
- 35. Fresh Heir2007-03-14
- 36. Ticker Tape2007-03-21
- 37. Step by Step2007-03-28
- 38. Blanket of Evidence2007-04-04
- 39. Fired-Up2007-04-11
- 40. Two in a Million2007-04-18
- 41. Bitter Brew2007-04-25
- 42. Message in a Bottle2007-05-02
Season 122007 · 30 ep
- 1. Sharper Image2007-09-26
- 2. Insulated Evidence2007-10-03
- 3. Cold Hearted2007-10-10
- 4. Wheel of Misfortune2007-10-24
- 5. Quite a Spectacle2007-10-31
- 6. Transaction Failed2007-11-07
- 7. The Day the Music Died2007-11-14
- 8. Sole Survivor2007-11-19
- 9. Insignificant Others2007-12-10
- 10. Catch 222007-12-17
- 11. A Cinderella Story2007-12-24
- 12. Screen Pass2008-01-07
- 13. Pressed for Crime2008-01-14
- 14. Finger Pane2008-01-21 · ★ 1.0
- 15. Good as Gold2008-01-28
- 16. Freedom Fighter2008-06-13
- 17. Dog Day Afternoon2008-02-25 · ★ 1.0
- 18. Shattered Innocence2008-03-07
- 19. All Butt Certain2008-03-14
- 20. Jean Pool2008-04-18 · ★ 2.0
- 21. Traffic Violations2008-05-09 · ★ 1.0
- 22. Brotherly Love2008-05-23
- 23. Disrobed2008-06-06 · ★ 2.0
- 24. Driven to Silence2008-06-20
- 25. Printed Proof2008-06-28 · ★ 1.0
- 26. About Face2008-07-18
- 27. In the Bag2008-07-25
- 28. Yes, in Deed2008-02-09
- 29. Guarded Secrets2008-08-22 · ★ 1.0
- 30. Smoking Out a Killer2008-02-17 · ★ 2.0
Season 132008 · 50 ep
- 1. Frozen Assets2008-09-12
- 2. House Hunting2008-09-19
- 3. Shoot to Thrill2008-10-03
- 4. Political Thriller2008-10-10 · ★ 1.0
- 5. Double Cross2008-10-24
- 6. Dancing with the Devil2008-10-31 · ★ 1.0
- 7. Last Dance2008-11-14 · ★ 1.0
- 8. Constructive Criticism2008-11-21
- 9. Home Evasion2008-12-05
- 10. Window Watcher2008-12-12
- 11. Stranger in the Night2008-12-19
- 12. Kidnapping2009-01-09
- 13. Sands of Crime2009-02-20
- 14. Calculated Coincidence2009-02-06 · ★ 1.0
- 15. Sworded Scheme2009-01-30 · ★ 2.0
- 16. Unmasked2009-02-20
- 17. Fashion Police2009-03-13
- 18. Church Dis-service2009-04-03
- 19. Seedy Intentions2009-04-17
- 20. DNA Dragnet2009-05-15
- 21. Smiley Face2009-05-22
- 22. Dirty Laundry2009-06-05
- 23. Drowning Sorrows2009-06-12
- 24. As Fault2009-06-19
- 25. Family Ties2009-07-17 · ★ 6.0
- 26. Trouble Brewing2009-07-24 · ★ 1.0
- 27. Holy Terror2009-08-14
- 28. Needle in a Haystack2009-08-28
- 29. Room with a View2009-09-11
- 30. Dollars and Sense2009-09-25
- 31. Hair Line2009-10-02 · ★ 1.0
- 32. All That Glitters Is Gold2009-10-16
- 33. Deadly Rebellion2009-10-30
- 34. Sign of the Crime2009-11-13
- 35. Covet Thy Neighbor2009-11-20
- 36. Writing on the Wall2009-12-04
- 37. Hundreds of Reasons2009-12-11
- 38. Cold Feet2009-12-18
- 39. Separation Anxiety2010-01-08
- 40. Office Visit2010-03-05
- 41. Palm Saturday2010-03-12
- 42. Shoe-In for Murder2010-03-19
- 43. Family Interrupted2010-04-02
- 44. Runaway Love2010-04-16
- 45. Watchful Eye2010-04-30
- 46. Waste Mis-Management2010-05-14
- 47. Dirty Little Secret2010-05-28 · ★ 10.0
- 48. Lights Out2010-06-11
- 49. Pet Rock2010-06-25
- 50. Best Foot Forward2010-07-09
Season 142010 · 21 ep
- 1. Purebread Murder2010-07-16
- 2. Hear No Evil2010-07-30
- 3. Hell's Kitchen2010-08-13
- 4. Three's a Crowd2010-08-27
- 5. A Squire's Riches2010-09-10
- 6. Home of the Brave2010-09-24
- 7. Freeze Framed2010-10-08
- 8. Touch of Evil2010-12-17
- 9. Textbook Murder2010-12-31
- 10. Filtered Out2011-01-14
- 11. Water Logged2011-01-28
- 12. Social Circle2011-02-11 · ★ 9.0
- 13. Low Maintenance2011-02-25
- 14. Fate Date2011-03-11
- 15. Trail of a Killer2011-03-25
- 16. Gone Ballistic2011-04-08
- 17. Seeing Red2011-04-22
- 18. Auto-Motive2011-05-06
- 19. Skeleton Key2011-05-20
- 20. Funeral Services2011-06-03
- 21. Expert Witness2011-06-17
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