Border Patrol

Border Patrol (2002- )

RunningReality show

Border Patrol is a New Zealand reality television series, focusing on the Customs, the Ministry for Primary Industries, and the New Zealand Immigration Service. The first season premiered in 2004 and it is an original New Zealand concept which has now been replicated throughout the world. In 2006, Border Patrol was the winner of the Best Reality Series at the New Zealand Screen Awards. It is narrated by Tim Balme.

Networks
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 19:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Episode 5
Season 14Episode 530 min

Episode 5

Immigration speaks to a traveller suspected of planning more than a holiday, sparks fly at Customs as officers crack open a drug concealment and DOC inspects an unpermitted puma skin.

Aug 5, 2025

Next Episode

Episode 6
Season 14Episode 630 min

Episode 6

Customs deal with a man who's hidden cash on his body, Immigration thwarts a tourist's plan to pick up work in the adult industry and a Biosecurity beagle's fast work finds forbidden fruit.

Aug 12, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S14E05Episode 5Aug 5, 2025
S14E04Episode 4Jul 29, 2025
S14E03Episode 3Jul 22, 2025
S14E02Episode 2Jul 15, 2025
S14E01Episode 1Jul 8, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Border Patrol premiere?

Border Patrol premiered on September 22, 2002.

Who created the show Border Patrol?

Border Patrol was created by John Langley.

What is the genre of Border Patrol?

Border Patrol is a reality-TV show.

What is the show Border Patrol about?

Border Patrol is about the daily life of the U.S. Border Patrol agents.

Who is the host of Border Patrol?

There was no host of Border Patrol.

What kind of training do the US Border agents go through?

The US border agents go through military-style training before being able to work on the field.

Which countries does Border Patrol cover?

Border Patrol covers the United States and its neighboring country Mexico.

Is Border Patrol a scripted show?

No, Border Patrol is not scripted.

Who narrates Border Patrol?

The show is narrated by Michael Chiklis.

Does Border Patrol have any spin-offs?

Yes, there is a spin-off of Border Patrol called Border Wars.

What makes Border Patrol different from other reality shows?

Border Patrol is different from other reality shows because it is filmed live.

Is Border Patrol still in production?

No, Border Patrol is not in production anymore.

How many agents were featured in Border Patrol?

There were countless agents featured in Border Patrol throughout the show's run.

Was Border Patrol the first show of its kind?

No, Border Patrol was not the first show of its kind.

Do all the episodes of Border Patrol feature border agents stopping illegal immigrants?

No, not all episodes feature border agents stopping illegal immigrants.

Cast

Timothy Balme

Timothy Balme

voices himself
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Characters

Narrator

Narrator

voiced by Timothy Balme
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