COPS is one of the first (and only) true and UNSCRIPTED reality shows, it follows the activities of police officers by embedding camera crews with police units.The show’s formula follows the Cinéma vérité convention, with no narration or scripted dialog, depending entirely on the commentary of the officers and on the actions of the people with whom they come into contact.COPS has followed officers in 140 different cities in the United States and also has been shot in Hong Kong, London, and the former Soviet Union. Each episode is approximately 22 minutes in length and typically consists of three segments, with each segment being one or two self-contained police incidents.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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A drunken woman threatens to burn a neighbor's house; a raid on a suspected drug house.
The episode was rated 6.89 from 19 votes.
A fashion model-turned-addict is questioned; a transvestite is arrested and released.
The episode was rated 6.91 from 11 votes.
A woman's boyfriend leaves her in possession of drugs during a routine traffic stop; rural patrol encounters domestic violence; arrest of a teenage auto-theft suspect.
The episode was rated 6.94 from 16 votes.
A West Hollywood male hustler sting operation was orchestrated by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Special Problems Unit.
The episode was rated 7.00 from 12 votes.
The show moves to Portland, Ore., where narcotics agents from the Multnomah Sheriff's Dept. apprehend a drug dealer.
The episode was rated 7.09 from 32 votes.
A burglary suspect is caught in the act; an officer responds to a violent domestic call.
The episode was rated 7.10 from 21 votes.
Los Angeles officers respond to a "baby with seizure" call, serve a warrant and break up a nightclub brawl.
The episode was rated 7.15 from 13 votes.
The questioning of a suspect reported to be harassing residents; investigation of a suspected arson fire.
The episode was rated 7.17 from 12 votes.
A case of racial intimidation; an attack on a would-be thief; an attempt to save a teenager's life.
The episode was rated 7.18 from 17 votes.
A drunk tries deputies' patience; arrest of a grandmother coke dealer; a high-tech marijuana operation.
The episode was rated 7.20 from 15 votes.
Sgt. Bunnell leads the Multnomah Sheriff's department on a drug bust; an unruly young prostitute is arrested.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 26 votes.
An investigation into a suspected gay murder; a deputy responds to a call about an armed man.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 15 votes.
Small-time dealer turns out to be a major supplier; a 7-year-old bicycle thief is arrested.
The episode was rated 7.37 from 27 votes.
Sgt. Caddy investigates a traffic accident and must inform a man of his wife's death; a major heroin dealer is apprehended.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 29 votes.
Peterson takes a dying witness's statement at a triple homicide; shoplifter; Bunnell pursues a drug suspect.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 14 votes.
