The BEST episodes of Cops season 31
Every episode of Cops season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The 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.
#1 - Triple Threat
Season 31 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/29/2019
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.
#2 - Lost and Found
Season 31 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/6/2019
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.
#3 - The Facts of Life
Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2018
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.
#4 - Glazed and Confused
Season 31 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/15/2019
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.
#5 - Going Nowhere Fast
Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2018
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.
#6 - Formula for Disaster
Season 31 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/4/2019
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.
#7 - Keys to Success
Season 31 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2018
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.
#8 - Feel The Heat
Season 31 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2018
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.
#9 - Under My Thumb
Season 31 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/18/2019
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.
#10 - Breaking the Cycle
Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2018
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.
#11 - All in the Family
Season 31 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/13/2019
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.
#12 - Cooking Up Trouble
Season 31 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/2019
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.
#13 - Spinning Out
Season 31 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/20/2019
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.
#14 - Out The Window
Season 31 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2018
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.
#15 - Three’s Company
Season 31 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2018
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.
#16 - A Woman Corned
Season 31 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/8/2019
A wanted female gives deputies a fake name, but her brother accidentally reveals the truth; canned vegetables go flying during a fight between roommates; two officers help a couple understand that honesty is the best policy.
#17 - Baby Driver
Season 31 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/11/2019
Deputies are shocked when they find a hit-and-run driver’s kid in the backseat. A shoplifting call leads officers to one mad woman and some unsavory items. A fed-up man calls the cops when his stepson starts acting erratically.
#18 - Coming Clean
Season 31 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/28/2019
A distraught man wants to confront his wife over her bold accusations; officers are baffled when a suspect has an elaborate explanation for his belongings; a dishonest driver gets caught in multiple lies.
#19 - The Telltale Voicemail
Season 31 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/22/2019
A runaway ATV driver surprises deputies when he charges straight at them; the tears start flowing when a jumpy woman is caught ditching evidence; an assault suspect gets a rude awakening when a voicemail proves him guilty.
#20 - Little White Lies
Season 31 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/18/2019
A man tries to jump out of a car when his friend takes him on a high-speed chase; a naïve man puts himself in danger when he tries to make a quick buck; a deputy investigates a familiar man he finds walking down a dark road.
#21 - In Plain Sight
Season 31 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/14/2019
A cyclist leads officers on a low-speed chase, a motorist who led police on a dangerous chase feigns ignorance, and a couple's date ends with a totaled car.
#22 - Burning Rubber
Season 31 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2018
A fleeing vehicle leads an officer on a hot pursuit, a deputy encounters a nervous driver with a big secret, and a young cyclist tries to make a quick getaway.
#23 - Wheeling and Stealing
Season 31 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/2019
Police pursue a driver and his wife in a high-speed chase, a paranoid man vandalizes his roommate's car, and a shoplifter can't keep her story straight.
#24 - Perfect Strangers
Season 31 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2019
A man apologizes profusely after leading an officer on a foot chase, a passenger in a car chase tells conflicting tales, and police find a wanted man on a roof.
#25 - In Denial
Season 31 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/18/2018
In a matter of seconds, officers go from arresting a suspect to saving his life. An unhappy husband reacts badly when his wife uncovers his internet history. A man’s hostile behavior alienates and hurts everyone around him.