Unlike shows such as Unsolved Mysteries, episodes of Forensic Files typically end with a sense of finality, with investigations having led to convictions or acquittals.
One of the most influential true crime docuseries, Forensic Files helped to develop our fascination with forensic evidence in solving criminal cases. First airing in 1996, the series centers on different forensic scientists every episode (though some analysts appear in multiple installments). Unlike shows such as Unsolved Mysteries, episodes of Forensic Files typically end with a sense of finality, with investigations having led to convictions or acquittals.