Cops Season 31, Episode 1: Feel The Heat

Going Nowhere Fast

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.

Keys to Success

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.

30 min

In Denial

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.

30 min

Bathroom Blitz

A stubborn suspect prolongs the inevitable when he bargains from a rooftop. Chaos ensues when a nightclub manager confronts the employee who stole his cash. A talkative man insists he meant to get arrested.

30 min

The Facts of Life

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.

30 min

Three’s Company

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.

30 min

Out the Window

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.

30 min

Burning Rubber

Multiple attempts to stop a fleeing vehicle eventually gain traction; a driver becomes visibly agitated when deputies get closer to uncovering his secret; officers split up when a young cyclist tries to make a quick getaway.

30 min

Breaking the Cycle

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.

30 min

Get a Bus Pass

An impulsive teenager can't stomach the magnitude of his mistake; one woman learns a lesson in not accepting rides from strangers; marital issues spiral out of control when a husband picks his wife up from jail.

30 min

Slow and Low

A sluggish suspect gives up when he realizes he can't outrun the law; officers try to piece together the events of a wild fight between neighbors; a vengeful man's plan to extort money from his ex-girlfriend goes awry.

Wheeling and Stealing

A driver subjects his wife to a high-speed chase when he decides he's had enough of the police; a paranoid man takes his anger out on his roommates' cars; it's one lie after another when cops catch up to a chatty shoplifter.

Perfect Strangers

An apologetic man decides to ditch his friend and make a break for it; the passenger of a chaotic car chase swears she doesn't know the driver, but her records say otherwise; cops find a wanted man, but not where they expected.

In Plain Sight

A persistent woman doesn't want police to interrupt her late-night bike ride; a reckless motorist gambles with the lives of multiple innocent people; a questionable date night ends with a spun-out car and two pairs of handcuffs.

Cooking Up Trouble

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.

Coming Clean

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.

Manicure for a Broken Heart

A masked suspect lashes out in fear when deputies discover his outstanding warrant; an eccentric woman commits a traffic violation on her way to the nail salon; a physical altercation marks the end of a strained relationship.

30 min

What’s My Age Again?

Police work through a high-risk situation and turn it into a valuable teaching moment. An oblivious suspect tries to make some money by ripping off two detectives. A driver’s inability to do simple math lands her in hot water.

30 min

Not in My Back Yard

Deputies engage in a suspenseful stand-off with a wanted man; two brothers do their best to play it cool, but police can hear what they're hiding; petty dispute between neighbors turns serious when one resorts to revenge.

30 min

Formula for Disaster

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.

30 min

Baby Driver

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.

30 min

Little White Lies

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.

30 min

Under My Thumb

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.

30 min

Carry a Big Stick

A violent man who threatened his neighbors redirects his anger toward deputies; one suspect vehemently blames his friend for the items found in his pants; a driver in crisis gambles with everyone's lives, including his own.

Sugar and Spice

A traffic stop takes a surprising turn when a suspect creates a spur-of-the-moment diversion; a man refuses to give his real name, but officers find a hint in plain sight; a soft-spoken driver has difficulty being upfront.

A Woman Corned

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.

Glazed and Confused

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 Telltale Voicemail

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.

30 min

Triple Threat

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.

30 min

Lost and Found

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.

30 min

All in the Family

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.

30 min

Spinning Out

A high speed pursuit results with the passenger escaping, suspicious car flees resulting in two arrests, an intoxicated female gets angry over her hair.

30 min