Cops

10 Best Episodes of Cops - Season 25

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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Cops - S25E2

#15 - Ho! Ho! Ho! #10 Special Edition (Season 25 - Episode 2)

In Portland, Ore., police catch a couple engaging in lewd activity in a car; a prostitution sting is discovered during an undercover investigation in Alameda County, Cal. Also: a confrontation with an underage prostitute in Las Vegas.

The episode was rated 6.93 from 94 votes.

Cops - S25E1

#14 - Odd Arrests #5 (Season 25 - Episode 1)

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The 25th season kicks off. Patrolmen from the Toledo Police Department in Ohio respond to a domestic disturbance call involving a woman and her boyfriend, whom she claims threatened her with a knife. Next, when a feral zebra is found running through city streets, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department must work with an animal trainer to contain the zebra so it can be returned to safety. Finally, the Police Bureau in Portland, OR responds to a disturbance call involving a suspect carrying a large stick and a rock chasing another man on a highway overpass.

The episode was rated 6.98 from 111 votes.

Cops - S25E5

#13 - Liar Liar #6 (Season 25 - Episode 5)

A suspect flees Atlanta police, and when they investigate further, they learn that the suspect's vehicle was stolen; in Kansas, police confront two teens carrying concealed weapons; officers from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Florida find a suspicious amount of prescription pills in a car.

The episode was rated 6.99 from 86 votes.

Cops - S25E8

#12 - Caught in a Lie (Season 25 - Episode 8)

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Kansas police investigate a car crash and find drugs and a gun in one of the vehicles; a physical fight erupts between two roommates in North Las Vegas; and in Chattanooga, cops stop two men leaving a drug dealer's residence.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 78 votes.

Cops - S25E12

#11 - Morons On Parade #6 (Season 25 - Episode 12)

Sacramento police officers are witnesses to an unexpected proposal after they haul in a suspect and his girlfriend; a burglary is stopped; and a domestic disturbance is broken up in Amarillo, Texas.

The episode was rated 7.07 from 76 votes.

Cops - S25E10

#10 - Dazed & Confused #5 (Season 25 - Episode 10)

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Alameda County, Cal., police pursue a man who runs when they try to question him; Newport News, Va., officers search a car when drugs are seen inside; Chattanooga, Tenn., cops respond to a domestic disturbance call.

The episode was rated 7.12 from 67 votes.

Cops - S25E6

#9 - Busted #2 (Season 25 - Episode 6)

In Newport News, Va., police catch a cyclist carrying a concealed weapon; officers from the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Florida respond to a burglary; a Palm Beach, Fla., man is taken into custody after a domestic-disturbance call.

The episode was rated 7.16 from 77 votes.

Cops - S25E4

#8 - Chase, Guns and Cars #2 (Season 25 - Episode 4)

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In Kansas City, Mo., a suspect in a stolen vehicle abandons the car and takes off into the woods; and a man is taken into custody after being accused of threatening a resident with a gun. Also: A driver with alcohol in his car hits a pedestrian.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 84 votes.

Cops - S25E7

#7 - Wild and Crazy #2 (Season 25 - Episode 7)

A Las Vegas woman refuses to pay taxi fare; police in Portland, Ore., investigate a knife fight; a tourist chases after a man who allegedly stole his gold necklace in Broward County, Fla.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 77 votes.

Cops - S25E14

#6 - Coast to Coast 183 (Season 25 - Episode 14)

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Officers from the Newport News Police Department in Virginia put a stop to a pursuit in progress and deal with an unstable suspect who claims to have called the police for assistance. Next, a routine traffic stop in takes a turn when officers from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office find a bag of marijuana and evidence of a pending transaction through text messages. Finally, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department respond to a domestic violence call after a man and his stepson engage in a heated verbal argument.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 68 votes.

Cops - S25E13

#5 - Taken Into Custody #3 (Season 25 - Episode 13)

Officers from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department question a young woman who appears to be soliciting prostitution, but she denies the accusation despite prior arrests. Later, officers from the Chattanooga Police Department respond to a call involving a father and son who got into a physical altercation involving alcohol. Finally, officers from the Portland Police Bureau chase after a suspect who begins to run when they flash their lights on him, and they find out that he tried to get rid of his methamphetamines to avoid being sent to rehab.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 73 votes.

Cops - S25E9

#4 - Street Patrol #3 (Season 25 - Episode 9)

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Portland, Ore., police chase a suspect who runs from a traffic stop and also pursue a naked bicycle rider; officers respond to a call concerning a man being chased by a knife-wielding suspect.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 67 votes.

Cops - S25E11

#3 - Stupid Behaviors #5 (Season 25 - Episode 11)

Officers from the Portland Police Bureau must assist an older man after he crashes his car into a sign, takes off on foot and collapses after complaining of heart problems. Then, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department attempts to stop a van after it makes multiple traffic violations, and the officers discover possible stolen items and crystal meth in the suspect's pocket. Finally, officers from the Rialto Police Department in California respond to a domestic disturbance call after a couple engages in a heated disagreement over a damaged wall.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 70 votes.

Cops - S25E16

#2 - Busted #3 (Season 25 - Episode 16)

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Officers from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department stop a woman who appears to be soliciting prostitution on the Vegas strip. Also, two deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department stop a vehicle with expired tags, and upon searching the vehicle, they discover drugs and drug pipes.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 55 votes.

Cops - S25E15

#1 - Fight Night (Season 25 - Episode 15)

Officers from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department are called to help fellow officers detain an unruly suspect who attempted to spit, kick and bite several of the officers. Its a case of he said, she said for the Atlanta Police Department. Plus, patrolmen from the Toledo Police Department are called to a neighborhood where two female neighbors were fighting.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 71 votes.

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