The BEST episodes of Cops season 8
Every episode of Cops season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cops season 8!
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 - Tampa, Florida 10
Season 8 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/16/1996
The driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle leads a Tampa, Fla., sheriff's deputy on a high-speed chase; deputies corral two cows in a graveyard.
#2 - Fort Worth, Texas 13
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/1995
Dallas officers pursue a driver who allegedly caused several traffic accidents while fleeing the scene of a robbery.
#3 - Tampa, Florida 4
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/1995
The Tampa Police Department organizes against alleged drug dealers; an officer investigates a motorist who has passed out behind the wheel.
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#4 - Dallas, Texas 1
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/1995
In Dallas, two different men suspected of driving under the influence are stopped; a man is suspected of abusing his son.
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#5 - Tampa, Florida 5
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/1995
Tampa, FL - Deputy Mike Fields and Deputy Mike Russell respond to an assault call with a belligerent woman who disobeys commands and drives away. Deputy Dexter Cross gets a complaint from a Walgreens store about three intoxicated men. Deputy Don Morris checks a parked car near a closed business and finds two men sitting inside. When the passenger is searched the driver runs away.
#6 - Buffalo, New York 1
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/1995
In Buffalo, N.Y., plans are made for a SWAT raid on an alleged drug dealer's home; a dead body is found.
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#7 - Orange County, California 2
Season 8 - Episode 37 - Aired 7/6/1996
The arrest of alleged drug dealers operating from a Garden Grove, Calif., shopping mall; a couple is accused of assaulting a man.
#8 - New Orleans, Louisiana: Mardi Gras 1995 2
Season 8 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/24/1996
The New Orleans Police Department makes rounds during Mardi Gras.
#9 - New Orleans, Louisiana: Mardi Gras 1995 1
Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/17/1996
New Orleans mounted officers conduct crowd control during Mardi Gras; a U.S. Navy sting operation to protect sailors on shore leave.
#10 - Tampa, Florida 9
Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/2/1996
A reverse sting operation in Tampa, Florida, snares several alleged drug users; a man claims his roommate is using crack.
#11 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 1
Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/3/1996
Albuquerque, N.M.; drug busts; alleged harassment case; hit-and-run report; armed motorist in disguise.
#12 - Tampa, Florida 11
Season 8 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/23/1996
In Tampa, Fla.: heavily armed man threatens suicide; domestic dispute; rape victim locates her attacker.
#13 - Dallas, Texas 4
Season 8 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/30/1996
Dallas officers pursue a suspected drug dealer; Fort Worth, Texas, officers sort out a dispute between two men in a junkyard.
#14 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 3
Season 8 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/6/1996
Albuquerque, N.M.: SWAT team arrests murder suspect; motorist ejects syringe from car; mother-son reunion.
#15 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 4
Season 8 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/13/1996
Albuquerque, N.M.: drug arrests; pregnant woman assaulted; paint sniffer arrested; accidental shooting.
#16 - Orange County, California 1
Season 8 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/27/1996
Fullerton police investigate a man who allegedly tried to commit suicide; Santa Ana police pursue a suspected gang member.
#17 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 5
Season 8 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/4/1996
Police officers in Albuquerque, N.M., chase a suspect wanted on felony charges and question a drunken man.
#18 - Dallas, Texas 5
Season 8 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/11/1996
A suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant leads Dallas officers on a chase; an officer tries to aid a hurt pigeon.
#19 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 6
Season 8 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/18/1996
#20 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 7
Season 8 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/25/1996
A woman is arrested in Albuquerque, N.M., while her children watch; suspected drug dealers are accused of selling soap as crack.
#21 - Tampa, Florida 7
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/1995
In Tampa, Fla., undercover officers attempt to catch suspected drug buyers; an incident involving allegedly stolen snakes.
#22 - Dallas, Texas 14
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/2/1995
In Dallas, Texas, a drug-suspect leads officers in a chase, a body is found, officers investigate a child-protective case and a noise complaint.
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Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/9/1995
Buffalo, N.Y., officers apprehend a young robbery suspect; Marine Patrol Officer cites boater for going too fast and safety violations.
#24 - Buffalo, New York 4
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/23/1995
From Buffalo, New York comes domestic disputes, a trespasser, an alleged molestation and a burglary attempt.
#25 - Albuquerque, New Mexico 2
Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/10/1996
An Albuquerque, N.M., officer encounters a woman allegedly strangling a man with a sock; a search for a suspected shoplifter.
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