The BEST episodes of Cops season 33
Every episode of Cops season 33, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cops season 33!
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 - Very Superstitious
Season 33 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/20/2022
After leading police on a slow pursuit, a sharply-dressed driver has a heated talk with another deputy. In spite of her tears, police unravel a woman’s lies one by one. A traditionally bad omen turns into good luck for a couple.
#2 - Cowboy Take Me Away
Season 33 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/17/2022
A suspect on the run makes a dangerous decision when he finds himself cornered. An unsuspecting driver gets more than she bargained for when she gives an old friend a lift. A friendly woman has a thing for cowboys.
#3 - Mr. Clean Getaway
Season 33 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/6/2022
A man in possession of a stolen car explains his unique nickname to deputies. Police go to the same house twice in under 30 minutes to sort out a messy marital spat. A mom with multiple priors is caught in a bind.
#4 - Nine Lives
Season 33 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2022
A generous boyfriend steps in to prevent his girlfriend from going to jail. Officers save a kitten who wants to hide in a dangerous place. A man says he's been driving a stolen truck for one day, but he's off by a few months.
#5 - Funny Way of Learning
Season 33 - Episode 28 - Aired 6/3/2022
A biker with a history of stealing vehicles doesn’t know how to drive his motorcycle. A man in-between jobs takes up a sketchy method of earning money. Deputies strongly question the legitimacy of a man’s work van.
#6 - Scared Shirtless
Season 33 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/10/2022
When an erratic man starts climbing on his car, a business owner flags down officers. Unusual circumstances allow officers to cut a driver some slack for being honest. A man forgets to return a car after running errands.
#7 - Take a Ride With Me
Season 33 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/27/2022
A traffic stop turns dangerous when a driver takes off with a deputy halfway inside the vehicle. Recent changes in the law and a forthright attitude help a man avoid jail time. A neighborhood man gives motorists a scare.
#8 - Running on Empty
Season 33 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/19/2021
Fleeing suspects risk their safety by hiding in a dangerous swamp. For one driver, a broken truck turns out to be the start of a very long list of problems. Deputies sympathize with a woman who's been put through the wringer.
#9 - Acting Kinda Shady
Season 33 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/24/2022
A teenager who ran away from home tries running from the cops too. A man set a date to turn his life around, but deputies ask him to start earlier. A man found with hundreds of sunglasses claims he was going to give them away.
#10 - Start Your Engines
Season 33 - Episode 32 - Aired 7/1/2022
Police deploy spike strips to put an end to a dangerous stolen vehicle pursuit. An alleged mechanic swears he had permission to drive a semi-truck, the owner says otherwise. A couple stops a woman from driving away in their car.
#11 - Stolen Cars and Firearms
Season 33 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2021
A skittish driver's decision results in a trip to the hospital. A car full of young men swear they were trying to escape an imminent threat. An innocent woman struggles with the decision to press charges on her friend.
#12 - Eat My Dust
Season 33 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/22/2022
The rough terrain of a high-speed pursuit proves both dangerous and useful for deputies. Police find more than a stolen air conditioner in the trunk of a messy van. A confused man loses track of what's in his pockets.
#13 - Tears and Fears
Season 33 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2021
A soft-spoken cyclist finds a way to shock deputies. A family man remorsefully agrees with the police that his COVID-19 fears led him to make a mistake. Officers investigate a car they spot swerving on the road.
#14 - Take it to the Bank
Season 33 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2021
A little rain doesn't stop a determined quad driver from trying to outrun the police. A deputy has doubts about a man's professed distrust of banks. A man ignores obvious red flags when buying a moped and ends up paying the price.
#15 - Anger Management
Season 33 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/1/2022
An alleged burglar claims his sack full of money is a gift from his grandma. The discovery of a pink bandana leads deputies to question a suspect's story. A deputy attempts to get a man to cool off after a fight with his wife.
#16 - Get to the Point
Season 33 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/13/2022
A deputy tries to level with a man who's struggled with addiction for a decade. Security guards at an aquarium warn officers about a man with a gun. A masked-up cyclist has no luck out-pedaling the officer on his tail.
#17 - In Hot Water
Season 33 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/29/2022
A runaway biker makes multiple clumsy attempts to slip away from deputies. A shady figure has a curious method of trying to get a drink of water. A young woman starts making unwise choices when her family leaves town.
#18 - Pedal to the Metal
Season 33 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/3/2021
Officers are dumbfounded when a man tries to talk them into taking him to jail. Sparks fly when a driver tries to take his truck on the freeway with only two wheels. Deputies are on guard when they approach a belligerent man.
#19 - Betrayal and Baby Formula
Season 33 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/12/2021
A woman makes a desperate attempt to frame her friend right in front of deputies. A driver's assortment of containers raises some questions. A man in possession of a stolen truck insists that his friend is the one at fault.
#20 - We'll Do It Live
Season 33 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2021
Deputies work together to stay on the tail of a fleeing vehicle. An argumentative driver keeps his friends tuned in as he livestreams his own arrest. A mother's desire to scare her daughter into behaving takes a serious turn.
#21 - Heart of Glass
Season 33 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/15/2021
A man weaves a stolen motorbike through traffic at high speeds as he tries to evade police. Deputies examine the aftermath of a violent domestic argument. A mom and dad deny that their habits could affect their child.
#22 - Third Wheeling
Season 33 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2021
The owner of a truck discovers what happens when you don't lock your door. Police level with a troubled man and implore him to make better choices. An officer acts as a therapist for multiple people and their relationships.
#23 - See You Later Alligator
Season 33 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/26/2021
#24 - Bike in the Bushes
Season 33 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2021
Deputies are concerned when a fleeing man leaves a trail of illicit items. A young woman unwisely decides to hang out with a man she nicknamed 'Sketchy'. Some well-placed security cameras help reunite a man with his stolen bike.
#25 - Act Your Age
Season 33 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/5/2021
A seasoned corporal gives some advice to a young man with a new motorcycle. A woman's impatience lands her in hot water when she's pulled over for tailgating. Officers give a driver multiple chances to come clean to no avail.