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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
The stakes get high for police officers who find out that traffic stops are never routine.
Police officers go on the prowl to bust drug dealers and wanted criminals.
Police have to take life and death action to rid the streets of hostage-taking hooligans.
Crafty crooks and burglars go to the extreme to pull one over on the law.
Tempers flare and fists fly in the most brutal brawls officers have ever seen.
Crazed criminals take police on the wildest high speed pursuits ever caught on tape.
The stakes get high for police officers who find out that traffic stops are never routine.
United States
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reality television show produced by Nash Entertainment
Nash Entertainment
Nash Entertainment is a reality television and feature film production company. Founded in 1994 by Bruce Nash, the first production under its name was Before They Were Stars. The company is located at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, California...
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.
International broadcasts
| Country | TV Network(s) | Series Premiere | Weekly Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Network Seven Network The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach... , FOX8 FOX8 Fox8 is an Australian cable and satellite channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television's subscription platforms... |
August 8, 2007 | Wednesday 7:30pm | FOX8 currently airing | |
Episode 1: High Speed Pursuits
Aired: March 6, 1989 - truTVIn 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
Episode 2: Criminal Behavior
Aired: October 2, 1997 - truTVIn 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
Episode 3: Wild Riots
Aired: October 23, 1997 - Court TVIn this episode of the reality show that is jam-packed with action-packed stories, there's an NBA championship party at the Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
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
Episode 4: Dangerous Drivers
Aired: November 9, 1997 - 8PM E/P Court TVIn 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
Episode 5: Deadly Force
Airing: December 1, 1997 - 8PM E/P Court TVIn 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.
Episode 6: Robberies & Holdups
Airing: January 4, 1998 - 8PM E/P Court TVIn 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
Episode 7: Stopped by the Law
Airing: March 19, 1998 - 8PM E/P Court TVThe stakes get high for police officers who find out that traffic stops are never routine.
Episode 8: Undercover Stings
Airing: January 3, 1999 - 8PM E/P Court TVPolice officers go on the prowl to bust drug dealers and wanted criminals.
Episode 9: Criminals Out of Control
Airing: January 30, 1999 - 8PM E/P Court TVPolice have to take life and death action to rid the streets of hostage-taking hooligans.
Episode 10: Criminal Behavior 2
Airing: February 21, 1999 - 8PM E/P Court TVCrafty crooks and burglars go to the extreme to pull one over on the law.
Episode 11: Wild Riots 2
Airing: December 13, 2006 - 8PM E/P Court TVTempers flare and fists fly in the most brutal brawls officers have ever seen.
Episode 12: High Speed Pursuits 2
Airing: December 20, 2006 - 8PM E/P Court TVCrazed criminals take police on the wildest high speed pursuits ever caught on tape.
Episode 13: Stopped by the Law 2
Airing: December 27, 2006 - 8PM E/P Court TVThe stakes get high for police officers who find out that traffic stops are never routine.
Episode 15: Chases and Crashes
In this episode , videos of car chases (which often ended in crashes) were airedEpisode 16 : Bedlam and Brawls 2
The second part of "Bedlam and Brawls" featuring more exciting videosEpisode 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.List of Key West Episodes
- 1. Pilot (September 22, 2010)
- Written By: Susan Estelle Jansen, Terri Minsky
- Directed By: David Trainer
- 2. Green Flag (September 29, 2011)
- Written By: Mark Fink, Boyd Hale
- Directed By: Mark Cendrowski
Our Thing
- Season 1 - 25 Episodes
- Season 2 - 25 Episodes
- Season 3 - 25 Episodes
- Season 4 - 25 Episodes
- Season 5 - 15 Episodes
- Season 6 - 11 Episodes
- Season 7 - 21 Episodes
- Season 8 - 22 Episodes
- Season 9 - 35 Episodes
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