Cops Season 29, Episode 5: Better Safe Than Sorry

From Sixty to Zero

A motorcyclist gambles with his life during a high-speed chase. One lawbreaker will say anything to avoid being caught. A recent parolee blames Mom when the cops question him about his past.

First Time Caller

A suspect risks life and limb to evade arrest; a father covers up for his violent son; and a malnourished woman reports trespassing ghosts.

30 min

Kicking and Screaming

A family is divided after a belligerent man lashes out; deputies grow suspicious of two people in the back of a parked car; and a repeat-offender gets caught at a gas station.

Mixed Emotions

A father and son get caught up in a traffic stop gone awry. When a family fight escalates, body parts go flying. A disoriented driver can’t believe his luck when deputies follow him to a gas station.

30 min

Funny Money

Cops pursue a bail jumper; a lawbreaker cooperates with a deputy after getting pulled over; and deputies try to remove a violent offender from a crime scene.

30 min

Pants Down, Hit the Ground

A deputy responds to a neighborhood disturbance where the suspect quickly reveals himself; a man learns a tough lesson about wearing a seatbelt; and police find a sad man with a bizarre story during a traffic stop.

30 min

British Invasion

A desperate trespasser attempts to give the cops the slip. A frightened man tries to get the attention of deputies and takes the wrong approach. Officers show that a little honesty can go a long way.

30 min

One, Two, Tree

A high-speed pursuit ends suddenly when a suspect takes a wrong turn; officers intervene in a lovers' quarrel; and a nervous man tries to hide his criminal act.

30 min

Wake Up Call

A suspicious man takes his chances with a taser; a lawbreaker tries to convince the cops that he's a good guy; deputies smell something during a traffic stop.

30 min

Just Hanging Out

A jumpy bicyclist mistakenly reveals more than he had planned; officers search a darkened building in an attempt to thwart a robbery in progress; a frightened woman just can't keep her cool when stopped by the cops.

30 min

Bail Me Out, Boss

Cops help a distressed woman escape an abusive fiance; a motorist's passenger causes trouble; and authorities encounter an overly friendly man.

30 min

Thanks for Nothing, Mom

When a young mother chooses violence, grandma phones the police; cops investigate a suspect about an abused animal; a suspicious group almost gets away without incident but officers spot a curious item that tests positive for drugs; and a wedding event goes south when too much alcohol is involved.

Clueless

A frightened, young lawbreaker does everything she can to escape jail; an intoxicated woman puts her children at risk by driving a nearly-totaled truck after multiple collisions; and officers discover a crack pipe in the borrowed car of a man suspected of drug use.

Organized Crime

Emotions run high during a dispute with alcohol and a beloved pet; a talkative motorist struggles to keep his story straight; deputies investigate a domestic incident and find the aggressor in an awkward spot.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

A father reports his son to the cops; a lawbreaker tries to blame his actions on family obligations; and officers come across odd items while searching a man's vehicle.

30 min

Two Doors Down

A deputy gets outnumbered by three suspects; a man gets in over his head while trying to help a neighbor; and deputies have to separate a husband and wife to do a search of their vehicle.

One Headlight

A crafty man tries everything to elude police; Good Samaritans put their lives on hold when they spot a violent crime in progress.

30 min

Between a Bush and a Hard Place

A car chase switches gears when the driver flees on foot; tempers flare between neighbors after some kids get physical; a nervous driver becomes irate when the police search his passenger.

30 min

Manic Monday

A felon seeks safe haven and turns to his grandmother; deputies use an old security device from the 1980s; and officers call in animal control after neighbors refuse to return a dog to its owners.

Gun in the Front, Rifle in the Back

Deputies encounter a bad car crash and pull a man from the wreckage; cops question a robbery suspect who claims he was actually the victim; and officers come across a young man who claims he has a disorder that causes him to run away.

30 min

Heat of the Moment

Officers chase a parolee down a dead end street; authorities encounter a jealous boyfriend with inconsistencies to his story; and an officer comes to the aid of frustrated citizens.

30 min

Cookies and Contraband

A detective gets injured during a chase of a suspected car thief. A young couple get arrested following a bar fight. A search of a suspect's car yields a variety of items.

30 min

Odd Man Out

Cops question an odd trio. A man asks for medical attention after a heart-pounding experience. A lawbreaker fails to grasp the severity of her situation.

Bikini Brawl

A woman's job hunt turns sour and officers intervene when she goes to extremes. Also: deputies confront a nervous man with bad habits and officers come across a suspect who thinks his girlfriend is the reason he was caught.

A Man Without a Plan

A young man receives a wake up call when he's caught breaking the law; a traffic stop turns up a nervous trio with a lot to hide; a board game sparks a family feud.

30 min

The Truth Is Key

A desperate suspect flees from the cops after shots are fired; a father and daughter are caught off guard when they run into a man wielding a screwdriver; the police catch a bunch of women making poor choices.

30 min

Mother Knows Best

A defiant motorist can't believe that his mother sides with the law; deputies discover a man in a strange costume during a traffic stop; officers protect a hardworking mom from a couple of surprise visitors.

30 min

The Naked Truth

An evasive driver tells the police that he's the victim; a pregnant woman makes some questionable choices; a robbery suspect finds comfort in coming clean.

Rock Star

An irate man has trouble accepting the truth when confronted with his actions; officers question a cagey group to confirm suspicions; an argument between parents becomes violent.

30 min

Window of Opportunity

Officers come to the rescue when a troubled man hits a low point; cops respond to a call when a man starts a food fight in a fit of rage; deputies catch a man off-guard while searching a parking garage.

30 min

Mommy's Tears

A wanted man complains to deputies about chest pain after he injures a fellow driver; an angry woman calls the cops over a spicy bag of chips; a violent man finally learns where his girlfriend draws the line.

30 min

Running Scared

Suspected jewelry thieves attempt a daring escape during a high-speed pursuit; a feisty man does everything that he can to challenge his arrest; a traffic stop leads to a marital spat after the discovery of some illegal items.

30 min