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Forensic Files DVD’s are now on sale at Amazon and other retail outlets — eight compilation DVDs in all, each containing 12 episodes. I’ve selected some of my favorites for this collection. Since we’ve produced more than 400 episodes in the 15 years we’ve been doing the series, I suspect some of them will be new-to-you and others, long-time favorites. I’m sure the Forensic Files fans on your holiday gift list would enjoy all of them.
More good news: Lifetime Television has licensed 100 of our best episodes to air under the “Medical Detectives” title. (Due to licensing restrictions, we aren’t able to call them “Forensic Files.”) These episodes haven’t aired in some time and the stories are riveting. Here are a few examples:
“A Voice From Beyond:” The 55-gallon drum was actually a makeshift coffin and the woman’s body had been placed inside 30 years earlier. Before police could begin their investigation, they had to find out who she was and they hoped the barely legible pages of an address book would provide a clue to her identity.
“Shadow of a Doubt:” The woman was shot to death just one day before she was to testify against the man accused of robbing her. He became the prime suspect, but he had a time-stamped videotape of his outdoor activities on the day of the murder. Police asked a local physics professor to help them authenticate the tape, and he enabled them to see the killer hiding in the shadows.
“A Welcome Intrusion:” The husband shot an intruder who had attacked and murdered his wife. He painted a tragic picture of harassment, stalking and revenge, and was praised for his valiant efforts to save his wife. Four years later, new forensic evidence led police to re-examine the motives of this so-called “hero.”
“Elephant Tracks:” An elderly couple was bludgeoned to death in their home, but the crime went unsolved. Two years later, the owner of a pawn shop was looking through a stack of old newspapers and came across an article about the murders. There was a photograph of the victims, and the woman pictured was wearing an unusual elephant pendant necklace – a necklace which the owner realized was in her shop.
Some of these episodes have already aired on Lifetime, and broadcasts are scheduled to resume in first quarter 2012. Be sure to watch for Medical Detectives on Lifetime!
And if you’re looking for an inspirational book, check out, “When Death Comes Knocking” by Kaye Robinson and Tony Windsor. It tells the story we profiled in a 2009 Forensic Files episode entitled, “Smiley Face.” Ms. Robinson was stabbed more than 30 times and had her throat cut, yet lived to tell about it. I was asked to write the foreword and was honored to do so. Kaye’s enormous strength and courage provide lessons for us all. provide lessons for us all.
And check out these links to two different articles indicating Forensic Files is among the top ten true crime shows:
Forensic Files Rated #1 True-Crime Reality Show
Forensic Files Among 10 Best True Crime Shows
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Paul Dowling
Executive Producer
49 Comments
Keep doing this, you & your team are good at it! I enjoy every episode and try never to miss one.
Congrats on the 15th anniversary and good luck for the future!
Dear Paul, Forensic Files Team and beloved Peter Thomas, your show is my favorite! You tell a great story in professional unbias style that really offers society a true look into crime and why and how these terrible events happened. Human nature if you will. In a day of exagerated “reality ” shows that simply bore the public you are offering a learning experience with every episode. I mark my calendar to make sure I watch. I feel like I’m reading a short story on human nature and glad you give the results on what happened to the perp. Straight and honest and really convincing recreations I hope your show goes on forever as I’ll be tuning in. Now that the big episodes are on DVD I’ll be checking those out for my library so I can watch ant time. Thanks again and please keep up the GREAT work!
You should included more full episodes on this site (that way many can have the show at their disposal non-stop). I have been so Attracted to Forensic science since watching the show a few years ago. I Love the Show! There is no case that should ever go Unsolved, evidence surrounds Everything!
Why is it that I watch the same episodes over and over again? I know I’m a fan of the show. I love it, but I actually watch the repeats! You’d think I didn’t know what was going to happen. I actually know when I see Forensic Files stories on other shows. I’ll say, “Oh, yeah! I saw this story on Forensic Files!” I have actually, and this is no exaggeration, been able to supplement the other shows with info that I remember from Forensic Files.
I say all that to say, keep you the good work! Myself and everyone I know loves this show. You can walk onto a random sidewalk, anywhere in America, and start telling a Forensic Files story and people will be able to pic up on the story. Whatever the formula is for how this show works keep it going. Peter Thomas is an integral part of the ambiance of the show, but I feel making three versions and then choosing one really helps get the story told correctly. I won’t ramble on, or maybe it’s too late for that, but again I love the show and I need more of it!
Loyal fan,
Bernard Williams
Charlotte, NC
How many new episodes of Forensic Files are produced each year?
Not nearly enough! We DVR the series and struggle to find something we haven’t already seen! we are totally hooked.
We produce approximately 30-40 new episodes a year.
I love watching your show and going over the clues while trying to figure out where the suspect messed up in his attempt at the “perfect crime”. I also want to say, and I mean this as a complement, when it is an episode I have already seen, Peter Thomas has a voice that can just soothe me into a good sleep. I was so glad to watch a new episode tonight. All the other shows seem to be doing the same story. Watch it on Dateline one week, same story next week on 20/20 or 48 Hour Mystery. Forensic Files has always been original and the half-hour show keeps you interested. One hour or two hour true crime shows seem to keep going over the same things they just told you or the same footage. Congratulations on 15 years of doing it right and being the best at it!
Fan for life,
James Keith
Lebanon, IN
Cann you please release the DVD’s in Europe too? (via amazon co.uk or so)
I am a huge fan of Forensic Files! I have been watching it for almost 10 years now. But for the past year or so, I have not seen a new episode.
I’ve been trying to catch the show on the usual Friday night but it is no longer on. It is even scheduled to air tonight at this time but there is another program on instead. Where is Forensic Files? I feel like I’m going through withdrawal from the show.
I too have been trying to find “Forensic Files.” It used to be a nightly treat at home before going to bed for years. Now, the slots where “Forensic Files” used to be have been replaced with low-rent, rif-raf, slack-jaw entertainment that insults my intelligence…
…so, I change the channel. – dc
Aimee, I feel your pain. Often, I stay up (after waiting a week to unwind after contiuously working) and look for the show; however, TruTV decides to air another show in spite of having “Forensic Files” on schedule to air. This causes me to have withdrawals as well, as I am a big fan of the show. Hopefully TruTv will correct this error and keep many of its viewers content *sigh*
Hi all,
My husband and I have watched Forensic Files as long as the show has been on court TV, now, I cannot imagine to see what they replace the show with, a bunch of losers for lack of better words. I hope they realize what a mistake they have made and correct this as soon as possible. I sent an email regarding purchasing the videos, i’m still waiting for an answer. I don’t know what else to do..
Hmm,
Has anyone found an episode list for ALL the FORENSIC FILES episodes made over the years? I found a website that has tried to catalog them, http://www.thetvdb.com
But their listing is incomplete and full of Errors! Who would believe that TruTV has produced 300 episodes of Forensic Files per year? Somebody, Please Help me find an accurate list!
BTW – Even IMDB.com does not have an accurate list!
Hi Steve — I tried really hard to fix the mess at thetvdb, but though I went on the forum and begged them to rearrange the seasons to match the correct order, they wouldn’t listen, because there is no other online source to point to.
This listing gives the correct order though (if you ignore all the duplicates):
http://www.thetvdb.com/index.php?tab=seasonall&id=71415&lid=7&order=absolute
Here’s a well put-together list, divided by season: http://www.cableready.net/102/forensic-files/
What channel and time does forensic files featured on?
TruTV Fridays at 11PM Eastern Time
You have had a huge influence on my decision to go into forensics. Just thought you should know you’ve inspired people like me to help put the bad guys away! Thanks for everything. You’ve really changed my life for the better.
Hi Cherie: I’m honored to have had a positive influence on your life, although you sound like the type who’d be a success no matter what you chose to do.
Please post more episode! i luv forensic files ever!
I am very interested in this field of work and watching the forensic investigation shows just keep me inspired.I cannot get enough.
I have to say that Forensic FIles is one of my absolute favorite shows. I became addicted to this show years ago, and watching it actually is a great comfort to me (despite the murderous content). The only thing I am disappointed about is TruTV not regularly showing Forensic Files much anymore. I look everyday to see if by chance it would be on and unfortunately it usually is not. This makes me disappointed that TruTV would rather air shows about pawn shops and towing cars than true crime stories. Thank goodness you are releasing DVD’s and Lifetime will be airing FF! I LOVE this show and so does my family I hope it never goes off the air!
can we get a list of the episodes on each DVD set?
Does anyone know the name of the episode where a young man confessed to a murder he did not commit and implicated his friend as well, and they were both convicted? After years, the real killer became a Christian and confessed to the crime and both boys were exonerated. Is this one of the episodes on the Convictions Overturned DVD? Thx!
I found the name of the episode- it is called “forever hold your peace” and deals with the wrongful conviction of Chris Ochoa and Richard Danziger.
This episode came to my mind because the case reminds me a great deal of the current Ryan Ferguson case in Missouri; the situation in both cases is very similar. Ferguson was implicated by a friend who was intimidated into a false confession by police and was convicted of a crime he had nothing to do with. He has been trying to win an appeal to this day but the justice system in Missouri leaves much to be desired, apparently.
Hi Paul,
I read that y’all are on a break. Do you know when a new episode or new season might begin? I just turned my cable on last month after a two-year hiatus and this show is what I watch the most.
Thank you,
Jeff
Forensic files/ medical detectives IS the best show on television, true crime category or else. The narrator is so talented that I can’t believe he isn’t all over the airwaves more than he is!
Am from Kenya and I normally get the opportunity of watching the MEDICAL DETECTIVE on ETV of SOUTH AFRICA, I would like to congratulate you guys for the good work. Am always carried away by the narrator it makes me feel the being part of the scenes.
keep up the videos rolling down.
It would appear that Forensic Files is no longer on TruTV (formerly Court TV) even late on the weekends. Unless it comes on later than I’m willing to stay up, it would appear that it has been successfully deleted from the line-up. I may be wrong, but I just can’t find it anymore.
I miss the show and was happy to see it on Lifetime one day accidentally flipping thru channels I recognized the announcer’s voice and reallized it WAS the same show!!! I hope you will make some more and keep us tuned in!!! I love the show, I like to try to figure it out before they do!!! Keep up the ood work!
Sincerely,
Tami C.
I miss Forensic Files! Peter Thomas is the best. Hope to see more episodes soon!
I truly miss Forensic Files. I have watched this show for the past 10years. There are millions of fans out that that was really missing this show. I really hope the show comes off of hiatus soon!
I just checked mylifetime.com. All medical detectives episodes after 10/14 have been removed from the schedule(they were there Friday!). Is lifetime pulling medical detectives after just 5 weeks??? Say it ain’t so, Joe (er, Paul!) And why won’t TruTV repeat the season 10 episodes?
I cannot express how much i enjoy Forensic Files. I could probably watch repeats all day long. I am glad to see the discs are now available on amazon, that is great news. However, when will season 10 episodes be on truTV again?
There is no show I enjoy more than Forensic Files. If it were the only show on tv, that would suit me just fine. I wish you would have a weekend marathon sometimes. Also, would you please put more than six full-episode shows on your page. Thanks so much.
Please make some new episodes. I’ve seen all the ones out a million times. Bring on the new ones.
BRING BACK FORENSIC FILES ON TRUTV AGAIN!!!! PLEASE GIVE THE FANS SOME FEEDBACK ON WHY THE SHOW IS NOT ON AS MUCH!! YOUR LOYAL FANS DESERVE THAT! YES IM SHOUTING THRU MY TEXT BECAUSE I AM UPSET I CAN NO LONGER WATCH MY FAVORITE SHOW AND HEAR MY FAVORITE NARRATOR, PETER THOMAS!
Guys, relax. I guess you haven’t followed Paul’s twitter comments. They’re working on the new season now, and it will start in the first quarter of the year. Paul said Forensic Files is moving to another Turner network. The new episodes won’t be on trutv, but we’ll see them on another network. I’m sure Paul will announce shortly what network it will be. Keep an eye on his twitter updates. I’m really looking forward to the new season!
Who the hell is Paul? I don’t tweet, so how can I keep up?
I’m really disappointed with TruTV. I miss Court TV when we could catch Forensic Files other than 4am!!! FIND ANOTHER STATION TO AIR THE NEW SHOWS!!! Boo on TruTV!!!
im the biggest fan of yall show and congrats..this doesnt come on very often and its kinda frustrating because i love this show
Hi!
This is my absolute favorite program in Sweden (TV4 Fakta) and I just wanna salute all those Crime Investigator, never given up and all those magnificent Forensic Scientist working behind the scene, when a crime has occured. It´s just incredible what can be achieved.
Can´t salute you enough for what you all are doing. You are the best of the best.
Also wish to tank the Producer and all those working with this serie for this program.
My best wishes to you all. / Leif Mikkelsen
Andrea, I personally prefer watching it at that time, only thing is that the episodes they’ve been airing for the past 3 years I’m familiar with already and know them like the back of my hand.
This show has such an amazing way of making science, details, and hard work personally meaningful. Thanks for all the learning and enjoyment.
Paul, are there any forensic science or detective websites that you recommend?
Have you considered doing episodes in other countries? After 400 episodes it would seem this would add a lot of new aspects regarding juries, police procedures, and data systems available to look up criminals or clues.
Any resources on deterring criminals that you recommend? If you put the Forensic Files name on a book like that, I would buy it. Or even one about what it is like to be in a career like homicide detective or forensic medical examiner.
Awesome show!
Hey…what is the episode where the husband and wife set up someone to have sex with wife, then the husband shoots the guy after he leaves “evidence” in his wife….and they both try to say the husband walked in on a rape….
i would like to know the site where i can ask and research more on the things that the CSI do?
I try to watch every episode when I can as most of the time I am at work at that time. I am presently intending to study Corporate forensic Investigation and I find this very interesting and I gain a lot of information on this. keep up the good work.