America's Most Wanted

America's Most Wanted (1988- )

To Be DeterminedReality showCrime

America's Most Wanted profiles cases involving the search for and apprehension of fugitives wanted for serious crimes, including murder, rape, kidnapping, child molestation, white-collar crime, organized crime, armed robbery, gang violence, and terrorism, and also many of whom are currently on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S28E06New York City ManhuntMay 26, 2025
S28E05Fugitive Squatter KillerMay 19, 2025
S28E04Music Industry MurderMay 12, 2025
S28E03FBI Top Ten FugitiveMay 5, 2025
S28E02Lil Jon Joins The AMW FightApr 28, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did America's Most Wanted premiere?

America's Most Wanted premiered on February 7, 1988.

Who was the host of America's Most Wanted?

John Walsh was the host of America's Most Wanted.

How long was each episode of America's Most Wanted?

Each episode of America's Most Wanted was approximately 60 minutes long.

What was the premise of America's Most Wanted?

America's Most Wanted was a true crime television program that focused on finding and apprehending dangerous criminals who were wanted by law enforcement agencies across the country.

How successful was America's Most Wanted in capturing criminals?

America's Most Wanted was highly successful in capturing criminals, with more than 1,000 fugitives apprehended as a direct result of the show.

Was America's Most Wanted ever canceled or taken off the air?

America's Most Wanted was canceled by Fox in 2011, but was later revived by Lifetime in 2012.

What was John Walsh's motivation for creating America's Most Wanted?

John Walsh's son Adam was abducted and murdered in 1981, which prompted him to become an advocate for victims' rights and to create America's Most Wanted in order to help find and capture dangerous criminals.

What types of criminals were featured on America's Most Wanted?

America's Most Wanted featured a wide variety of criminals, including murderers, rapists, kidnappers, and arsonists.

Was America's Most Wanted a scripted show, or was it based on real crimes?

America's Most Wanted was based on real crimes, and the show often featured interviews with victims, eyewitnesses, and law enforcement officials who were involved in the cases.

Did America's Most Wanted ever offer rewards for tips leading to the capture of wanted criminals?

Yes, America's Most Wanted often offered rewards for tips leading to the capture of wanted criminals, with some rewards ranging up to $100,000.

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