America's Most Wanted

America's Most Wanted: Summary

Airs Next:FOX at Saturday 9:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Returning Series
Premiered:February 7, 1988
Show Categories:Reality, News/Documentary

America's Most Wanted is not only the longest-running TV series in the history of the FOX network but the eighth-longest running prime time network show ever and credited for bringing reality television to mainstream. The idea for the show came from other reality crime shows in the 60s and 80s. By the summer of 1987, Fox executive Stephen Chao and Executive Producer Michael Linder had the idea for America's Most Wanted. It premiered on February 7, 1988 and within four days of the first broadcast convicted killer David James Roberts was captured. The show was canceled for a month and a half in the fall of 1996 but returned after protests from the public, law enforcement, government officials and low ratings for the shows replacing AMW.

Now in it's 21st season, America's Most Wanted has captured 1003 fugitives and recovered 59 missing persons. The toll-free-hotline number to report any tips on any case featured on the show is 1-800-CRIME-TV (1-800-274-6388).

Show Times
Sunday 7:00-7:30(1988-1989)
Friday 7:00-8:00(1990-1992)
Tuesday 8:00-9:00(1993)
Saturday 8:00-9:00(1994-present)
Show Titles
America's Most Wanted(1988-1996)
America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back(1996-2003)
America's Most Wanted(2003-present)

America's Most Wanted is not only the longest-running TV series in the history of the FOX network but the eighth-longest running prime time network show ever and credited for bringing reality television to mainstream. The idea for the show came from other reality crime shows in the 60s and 80s. By the summer of 1987, Fox executive Stephen Chao and Executive Producer Michael Linder had...

June 14, 2008

Aired: Saturday June 14, 2008

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Episode 891 (Episode Clip)

Amid strange circumstances, William Greer is suspected of killing his girlfriend, Tammy Meyers.

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No AMW October 13, 20, 27 (UPDATED#2) by faCt24 09/30/2007 5:04pm
Season Premiere by faCt24 09/01/2007 7:58pm
AMW's return by Water78 11/04/2006 6:30am

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John WalshHost/Himself (photos)
Rick SegallCorrespondent
Tom Morris JrCorrespondent
Ed MillerCorrespondent
John TurchinCorrespondent

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RadTazz
member since: Feb 26, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Informative"
This info needs to be past onto John Walsh if at all possible.This very disturbing video that involves an 18 year old male luring a 14 year old girl to a hotel. ...Continue »
02/25/08 07:15pm | report abuse
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Jigglypuff_Nut
member since: Oct 1, 2007
The Bottom Line: "My new best friend"
In the age of utterly crappy reality TV shows, something was created in 1988. That is America's Most Wanted, one of the best shows on television today, and I thank god it exists. ...Continue »
09/30/07 02:17pm | report abuse
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Fwirrel
member since: Mar 15, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
informative show... ...Continue »
09/04/07 01:49pm | report abuse
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hamyslick
member since: Feb 21, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Informative"
This show has been the institution on Fox for about 20 years. ...Continue »
03/05/07 10:30am | report abuse
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Mariners1973
member since: Feb 24, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Informative"
Very important program, that everyone over the age of 18 should watch. Profiles the most wanted criminals for all crimes. John Walsh is the ideal host, as his son was kidnapped, and missed for quite awhile. Eventually found murdered. ...Continue »
02/23/07 09:45pm | report abuse