World's Wildest Police Videos

World's Wildest Police Videos (1998-2012)

EndedReality show

World's Wildest Police Videos is an American reality TV series that deals with police videos from across the world. Video footage of car chases, subsequent arrests, robberies,riots and other crimes appear on the show.

The series ran on Fox from 1998–2002, although episodes were only broadcast up until 2001, when the show shortened its name to "Police Videos".

The Original series ran from April 2, 1998 – July 27, 2001

In 2012, Spike announced that it had commissioned 13 new episodes with the revival of the original name and John Bunnell returning as host, which premiered on May 7, 2012 and ended on August 13, 2012.

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Scheduleevery Monday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E13Thick as ThievesAug 13, 2012
S05E12Rebel Without a ClueAug 6, 2012
S05E11Revenge of the K9sJul 30, 2012
S05E10Between the CrosshairsJul 30, 2012
S05E09Soft Targets, Hard LessonsJul 16, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who hosted the first season of World's Wildest Police Videos?

The first season was hosted by Sheriff John Bunnell.

What type of incidents were featured in World's Wildest Police Videos?

The show featured various incidents such as high-speed chases, shootouts, and other dangerous situations captured on camera by police departments around the world.

Did World's Wildest Police Videos have a theme song?

Yes, the show had a theme song titled "Bad Boys" by Inner Circle.

How long were the episodes of World's Wildest Police Videos?

The episodes varied in length but were typically around 60 minutes long.

Was every episode of World's Wildest Police Videos based in the United States?

No, World's Wildest Police Videos featured incidents from police departments around the world, not just in the United States.

Were the incidents featured on World's Wildest Police Videos staged or real?

The incidents featured on the show were real, captured on camera by police departments around the world.

What was the premise of World's Wildest Police Videos?

The show aimed to showcase the most extreme and dangerous incidents that police officers face in the line of duty.

Did World's Wildest Police Videos have any spin-off shows?

Yes, the show had a spin-off called "Most Shocking" which premiered in 2006.

Did World's Wildest Police Videos focus only on car chases and high-speed pursuits?

No, although car chases and high-speed pursuits were common on the show, it also featured other types of incidents such as shootouts, hostage situations, and drug busts.

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