Most Shocking

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Most Shocking is an American reality television show produced by Nash Entertainment and truTV Original Productions. It generally features narrated video of criminal behavior, police pursuits, robberies, and freak accidents. It also airs a spinoff series Top 20 Most Shocking which began airing on October 3, 2009.

It currently airs on truTV at various times.

The show was the last shown on Court TV and the first on truTV, the successor to the channel.

[edit] International broadcasts

Country	TV Network(s)	Series Premiere	Weekly Schedule	Status
Australia	Seven Network, FOX8	August 8, 2007	Wednesday 7:30pm	FOX8 currently airing

[edit] Episodes

[edit] Episode 1: High Speed Pursuits

Aired: March 6, 1997 - Court TV

In this episode of the ultimate 'caught-on-camera' reality show, a runaway crook leads police on a surprising high-speed chase, a robber fires at police officers in a residential area and a fugitive steals the family RV, but his wild escape goes up in flames. All this plus a cop who has only one chance to successfully bring a crazed high-speed driver down. TV-14 V

[edit] Episode 2: Criminal Behavior

Aired: October 2, 1997 - Court TV

In this episode, drug suspects pull a gun on an officer and fire at point-blank range, a cop is ambushed by a drunken bar patron and then an armed man threatens a cashier at a grocery store. Will the store's manager attempt to take matters into his own hands? Find out on this installment of the ultimate 'caught-on-camera' reality show. TV-14 V

[edit] Episode 3: Wild Riots

Aired: October 23, 1997 - Court TV

In this episode of the reality show that is jam-packed with action-packed stories, there's an NBA championship party at the Staples Center that threatens to erupt into a full-scale sex fest, a convicted murderer who goes berserk in court, and a metal band's controversial song dedication that sends audience members into a violent frenzy. The "Most Shocking" part? It's all 100% real. TV-14 V

[edit] Episode 4: Dangerous Drivers

Aired: November 9, 1997 - 8PM E/P Court TV

In this episode, a mentally unstable man goes on a rampage in a dump truck and nearly crushes two children. Then, an officer making a routine traffic stop is blindsided by a passing vehicle. Plus, teens behind the wheel of a stolen car attempt to make a get-away but meet a brutal end with a semi. TV-14 V

[edit] Episode 5: Deadly Force

Airing: December 1, 1997 - 8PM E/P Court TV

In this episode, an escaped convict runs cops off the road and finds himself exchanging bullets in a cemetery. Then, when a desperate fugitive refuses to surrender, a SWAT team has to take him down. Also, a violent crash puts an end to a chase but starts a furious gun battle with a teen.

[edit] Episode 6: Robberies & Holdups

Airing: January 4, 1998 - 8PM E/P Court TV

In this episode, a violent ex-con attacks an innocent customer at a restaurant and strikes again weeks later. Also, a thief with a mean thirst breaks in through the ceiling of a liquor store but bottoms out hard. Plus, gangsters armed with AK-47s open fire in a crowded jewelry shop. TV-14 L, V

[edit] Episode 7: Stopped by the Law

Airing: March 19, 1998 - 8PM E/P Court TV

The stakes get high for police officers who find out that traffic stops are never routine.

[edit] Episode 8: Undercover Stings

Airing: January 3, 1999 - 8PM E/P Court TV

Police officers go on the prowl to bust drug dealers and wanted criminals.

[edit] Episode 9: Criminals Out of Control

Airing: January 30, 1999 - 8PM E/P Court TV

Police have to take life and death action to rid the streets of hostage-taking hooligans.

[edit] Episode 10: Criminal Behavior 2

Airing: February 21, 1999 - 8PM E/P Court TV

Crafty crooks and burglars go to the extreme to pull one over on the law.

[edit] Episode 11: Wild Riots 2

Airing: December 13, 2006 - 8PM E/P Court TV

Tempers flare and fists fly in the most brutal brawls officers have ever seen.

[edit] Episode 12: High Speed Pursuits 2

Airing: December 20, 2006 - 8PM E/P Court TV

Crazed criminals take police on the wildest high speed pursuits ever caught on tape.

[edit] Episode 13: Stopped by the Law 2

Airing: December 27, 2006 - 8PM E/P Court TV

The stakes get high for police officers who find out that traffic stops are never routine.

[edit] Episode 14: Bedlam and Brawls

[edit] Episode 15: Chases and Crashes

In this episode , videos of car chases (which often ended in crashes) were aired.

[edit] Episode 16 : Bedlam and Brawls 2

The second part of "Bedlam and Brawls" featuring more exciting videos.

[edit] Episode 17 : Mindless Mayhem

Features some of the more hilarious of the videos like a burglar screaming in pain after injuring his foot,after unsuccessfully attempting to kick down a door.

[edit] Episode 5 : Dangerous Drivers

First Aired : February 23, 2006

[edit] Episode 9 : Chases and Crashes

First Aired : April 27, 2006

[edit] Episode 10 : Dangerous Drivers 2

First Aired : May 4, 2006

[edit] Episode 13 : Chases and Crashes 2

First Aired : June 16, 2006

[edit] Episode 14 : High Octane Impacts

First Aired : June 23, 2006

[edit] Episode 15 : Criminals Out of Control 2

First Aired : June 30, 2006

[edit] Episode 20 : High Octane Impacts 2

First Aired : August 4, 2006

[edit] Episode 22 : Under Siege

First Aired : August 18, 2006

[edit] Episode 24 : High Speed Chases

First Aired : September 2, 2006

[edit] Episode 27 : Dangerous Drivers 4

First Aired : October 7, 2006

[edit] Episode 28 : Robberies and Holdups 3

First Aired : October 21, 2006

[edit] Episode 31 : Under Siege 2

First Aired : November 19, 2006

[edit] Episode 32 : Robberies and Holdups 4

First Aired : December 3, 2006

[edit] Episode 33 : Camcorder Chaos

First Aired : December 27, 2006

[edit] Episode 34 : Fights and Wild Riots

First Aired : January 4, 2007

[edit] Episode 35 : Bedlam and Brawls

First Aired : January 11, 2007

[edit] Episode 36 : Under Siege 3

First Aired : January 18, 2007

[edit] Episode 39 : Under Siege 4

First Aired : February 9, 2007

[edit] Episode 40 : When Tempers Flare

First Aired : March 7, 2007

[edit] Episode 41 : Busted in the Buff

First Aired : April 4, 2007

[edit] Episode 42 : Robberies and Holdups 5

First Aired : November 21, 2008

[edit] See also

Street Crime UK - a similar show with UK footage, also broadcast on Bravo
Police Camera Action! - a similar programme broadcast on ITV1, ITV4 and Men & Motors
Traffic Cops - sometimes broadcast as Car Wars. BBC One programme with similar format, also repeated on UKTV.
Road Wars - Broadcast on Sky1, Sky2 and Sky3
Street Law - also known as Street Wars. Broadcast on Sky1, Sky2 and Sky3.
Most Daring - A spin-off series also made by Nash Entertainment.

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