Cops

10 Best Episodes of Cops - Season 31

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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#15 - Cooking Up Trouble (Season 31 - Episode 16)

Police turn to forensic analysis when two suspects won't take ownership of a sketchy pack of smokes; dinner is ruined after one roommate lets his fists fly; a recent divorcee stands his ground when he thinks he's being set up.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 69 votes.

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#14 - Three’s Company (Season 31 - Episode 7)

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A regular suspect can’t convince deputies that he had a good reason to run. A married couple’s nosy roommate holds them back from kicking their bad habits. Neighbors witness a husband and wife fight over their infant son.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 103 votes.

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#13 - Out The Window (Season 31 - Episode 8)

A kitchen fire rapidly engulfs a house and traps one man on the top floor. A surprisingly calm runaway driver confuses officers when he blames his actions on nerves. A quiet suspect asks police to go easy on him.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 97 votes.

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#12 - Spinning Out (Season 31 - Episode 33)

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The passenger of a fleeing vehicle manages to get away, but the driver isn't so lucky; a runaway motorcyclist narrowly misses another car before wrecking out; an eccentric woman accuses a man of trying to steal her hair.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 59 votes.

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#11 - All in the Family (Season 31 - Episode 32)

A frantic fight between siblings ends with a stabbing; officers arrest a delirious man after he attacks his brother and neighbor; despite their no-contact order, police find a married couple hanging out in someone else's house.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 65 votes.

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#10 - Breaking the Cycle (Season 31 - Episode 10)

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An innocent man is startled when a runaway motorcyclist crashes into his trailer. A stubborn suspect plays dumb when deputies confront him with the truth. Officers are disappointed when they run into a repeat lawbreaker.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 86 votes.

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#9 - Under My Thumb (Season 31 - Episode 24)

A wanted felon makes a brazen attempt to outsmart and outrun deputies; undercover officers conduct a sting in an area known for prostitution; a domestic dispute between cousins goes too far when someone pulls out a knife.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 74 votes.

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#8 - Keys to Success (Season 31 - Episode 3)

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A feud between brothers escalates when someone pulls out a gun; a man won't stay away from his ex-girlfriend despite being under a court order; officers have a heart-to-heart with a woman who wants to take control of her life.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 105 votes.

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#7 - Formula for Disaster (Season 31 - Episode 21)

A mouthy passenger keeps everyone on their toes during a routine traffic stop. Deputies track down a shoplifter that deals exclusively in baby products. A distressed boyfriend can't take any more of his volatile relationship.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 64 votes.

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#6 - Feel The Heat (Season 31 - Episode 1)

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A fishy license plate helps officers prevent a possible burglary. Police arrive just in time when a case of unrequited love turns violent. Deputies are surprised by a suspected arsonist's choice of attire, or lack thereof.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 145 votes.

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#5 - Going Nowhere Fast (Season 31 - Episode 2)

A clueless suspect's lies fall apart when his victim comes forward with security footage; fear gets the best of a driver when he tries to make a not-so-clean getaway; a late-night trip to the convenience store ends in tears.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 126 votes.

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#4 - Glazed and Confused (Season 31 - Episode 28)

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A defiant cyclist recalls a different version of the events leading up to his arrest; deputies respond to a disturbance involving a belligerent man and barbecue sauce; a slow-speed chase ends at the driver's girlfriend's house.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 77 votes.

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#3 - The Facts of Life (Season 31 - Episode 6)

A night of watching football with the family descends into a full-blown fight. A notorious shoplifter wears out officers’ goodwill when he’s found with some stolen goods. A middle-aged suspect admits he can’t escape the streets.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 96 votes.

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#2 - Lost and Found (Season 31 - Episode 31)

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Officers react quickly when a quiet passenger causes trouble during a traffic stop; one family gets a happy ending when a deputy safely recovers their stolen puppy; a struggling woman hits a speed bump on the road to recovery.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 63 votes.

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#1 - Triple Threat (Season 31 - Episode 30)

In a desperate bid to avoid jail, a wanted man sprints across multiple lanes of traffic; a heated argument is taken to the next level when a woman starts smashing windows; a short-tempered driver takes his road rage way too far.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 66 votes.

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