Best Episodes
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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An irate man has trouble accepting the truth when confronted with his actions; officers question a cagey group to confirm suspicions; an argument between parents becomes violent.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 167 votes.
When a young mother chooses violence, grandma phones the police; cops investigate a suspect about an abused animal; a suspicious group almost gets away without incident but officers spot a curious item that tests positive for drugs; and a wedding event goes south when too much alcohol is involved.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 217 votes.
A defiant motorist can't believe that his mother sides with the law; deputies discover a man in a strange costume during a traffic stop; officers protect a hardworking mom from a couple of surprise visitors.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 162 votes.
An evasive driver tells the police that he's the victim; a pregnant woman makes some questionable choices; a robbery suspect finds comfort in coming clean.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 183 votes.
A crafty man tries everything to elude police; Good Samaritans put their lives on hold when they spot a violent crime in progress.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 216 votes.
A desperate trespasser attempts to give the cops the slip. A frightened man tries to get the attention of deputies and takes the wrong approach. Officers show that a little honesty can go a long way.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 197 votes.
Cops help a distressed woman escape an abusive fiance; a motorist's passenger causes trouble; and authorities encounter an overly friendly man.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 229 votes.
A desperate suspect flees from the cops after shots are fired; a father and daughter are caught off guard when they run into a man wielding a screwdriver; the police catch a bunch of women making poor choices.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 181 votes.
A suspicious man takes his chances with a taser; a lawbreaker tries to convince the cops that he's a good guy; deputies smell something during a traffic stop.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 218 votes.
A father reports his son to the cops; a lawbreaker tries to blame his actions on family obligations; and officers come across odd items while searching a man's vehicle.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 186 votes.
A detective gets injured during a chase of a suspected car thief; a young couple get arrested following a bar fight; and a search of a suspect's car yields a variety of items.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 193 votes.
A young man receives a wake up call when he's caught breaking the law; a traffic stop turns up a nervous trio with a lot to hide; a board game sparks a family feud.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 169 votes.
A jumpy bicyclist mistakenly reveals more than he had planned; officers search a darkened building in an attempt to thwart a robbery in progress; a frightened woman just can't keep her cool when stopped by the cops.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 200 votes.
A woman's job hunt turns sour and officers intervene when she goes to extremes. Also: deputies confront a nervous man with bad habits and officers come across a suspect who thinks his girlfriend is the reason he was caught.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 206 votes.
A car chase switches gears when the driver flees on foot; tempers flare between neighbors after some kids get physical; a nervous driver becomes irate when the police search his passenger.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 206 votes.
