Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "good-cop-bad-cop"

51. The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode: The Pager (2002)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Avon Barksdale is becoming paranoid and thinks he's being watched. He's also worried his phone is being tapped. He also thinks there's a snitch in D'Angelo's crew and he's told not to pay ... See full summary »

Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison

Votes: 5,482

52. Heist (2006)
Episode: How Billy Got His Groove Back (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Billy and Tyrese tell Ricky to either give them information on the robberies or end up with even more jail time. Mickey and Amy end up falling head over heels for one another. Later on, ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Erika Alexander, Seymour Cassel, Preston Corbell, Al Coronel

Votes: 17

53. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: The Usual Suspects (2006)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dean has been framed for murder. Sam tries to find the one behind it.

Director: Mike Rohl | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Linda Blair, Jason Gedrick

Votes: 6,248

54. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead? (2007)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Two students claim that one of their teachers is a murderer after hearing a phone call. It is Juliet and Lassiter's one year anniversary as partners and Juliet takes her first lead detective job.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,058

55. The Border (2008–2010)
Episode: Enemy Contact (2008)

55 min | Action, Crime, Drama

ICS races to prevent a deadly terrorist attack in the heart of Toronto.

Director: Michael DeCarlo | Stars: James McGowan, Graham Abbey, Jonas Chernick, Nazneen Contractor

Votes: 33

56. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: There's Something About Mira (2008)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Shawn finds out a secret of Gus's involving a woman he can't say no to. Lassiter learns that Juliet received a higher score on the detectives' exam than he did, prompting a heated competition between them to see who is truly the better detective.

Director: Joanna Kerns | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,087

57. Black Lightning (2018–2021)
Episode: The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Black Lightning and his team descend upon Markovia on a mission to rescue Lynn, who finds herself in even more trouble when she meets a metahuman on the Markovian side.

Director: Salim Akil | Stars: Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams

Votes: 439

58. New Looney Tunes (2015–2020)
Episode: Gorky Pork/Hard Hat Hare (2018)

TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Officer Porky helps Bugs investigate who stole Bugs' tablet. / Bugs tries to sabotage Yosemite Sam's plan to build a highway on top of Bugs' hole.

Directors: Erik Knutson, Sean Petrilak | Stars: Jeff Bergman, Dee Bradley Baker, Bob Bergen, Maurice LaMarche

Votes: 8

59. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Bloodline (2009)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A family consisting of two parents and their son break into a home, kill the parents and kidnap their daughter. As the investigation proceeds, the BAU team begin to suspect that what they're dealing with is bigger than they thought.

Director: Tim Matheson | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,091

60. Life on Mars (2008–2009)
Episode: The Real Adventures of the Unreal Sam Tyler (2008)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Sam continues to figure out why he is stuck in 1973, he continues to clash with colleagues and superiors over police procedure as they pursue a robbery suspect.

Director: Michael Katleman | Stars: Jason O'Mara, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol, Jonathan Murphy

Votes: 204

61. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: Wife Insurance (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Francine is upset when she finds out that Stan has a backup wife in place just in case she dies, so she decides to find a backup of her own; Wheels and the Legman investigate the case of Hayley's missing iPod Shuffle.

Directors: John Aoshima, Ron Hughart, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 749

62. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Bill Loses His Hat (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill can't find his "good" baseball cap, but a MeTV detective team is soon on the case. The cartoon lineup includes From Hare to Heir (1960), Much Ado About Nutting (1953), Corn on the Cop (1965), Bad Day at Cat Rock (1965), and Olive's $weep$take Ticket (1941).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 8

63. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode: Lie Detectors (2009)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Documentary

Why the polygraph sometimes gives false positives? More importantly - how do you learn to cheat the machine?

Directors: Star Price, Tim Rogan, Chip Selby, David Wechter | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Gabrielle Dennis, Billy Joe Brewer III

Votes: 111

64. Abbott Elementary (2021– )
Episode: Desking (2022)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

When the students start participating in a new online trend that causes disruption to the school, the teachers band together to put an end to it; Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; the teachers meet Jacob's boyfriend.

Director: Melissa Kosar | Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter

Votes: 1,042

65. Burn Notice (2007–2013)
Episode: Entry Point (2010)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

While Michael and Fi try to foil the heist of a priceless antique sword, Sam and Jesse try an interrogation trick to get information out of Kendra.

Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt | Stars: Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Coby Bell, Bruce Campbell

Votes: 456

66. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: No Rats, Ands or Buts (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill and Toony run afoul of the grammar police when trying to design their new logo, and the cartoons showcase other dynamic duos: Tweet Zoo (1957), Zoom and Bored (1957), A Pair of Sneakers (1969), The A-Tom-inable Snowman (1966), The Goofy Gophers (1947).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 5

67. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Romeo and Juliet and Juliet (2010)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Shawn and Gus find themselves caught between two rival Chinese Triad families as they search for one of the leader's abducted daughter. Meanwhile, Shawn's father Henry joins the police ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Franks | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,005

68. Crime Stories (1998– )
Episode: The Teenage Terrors (2010)

46 min | Documentary, Crime

Six days into 2004, an unidentified man is found stabbed to death just outside of the booming oil city of Calgary, Alberta. A witness comes forward when he sees an article about the murder ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Allen | Star: Bill Courage

69. Blue Bloods (2010–2024)
Episode: Officer Down (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Frank mobilizes the entire NYPD to find the killer of a police officer who was murdered after a diamond heist.

Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou

Votes: 684

70. InSecurity (2011)
Episode: The Spy Who Fed Me (2011)

Comedy

After losing her badge, Alex struggles to be taken seriously in a high-level interrogation. Burt and JoJo find an interesting way to pass the time on a stakeout.

Director: Robert de Lint | Stars: Natalie Lisinska, William deVry, Grace Lynn Kung, Matthew MacFadzean

Votes: 38

71. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: Identity Crisis (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Finch and Mr. Reese are going after a person who seems to be leading a double life. However, they soon realize there are 2 people with the same social security number; one of whom is in danger and one who's an impostor.

Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson

Votes: 3,274

72. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Wanted (2012)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Peter must locate Neal on a tropical island before an FBI-sanctioned bounty hunter does.

Director: Paul Holahan | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason

Votes: 1,164

73. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Asterisk (2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Hardman promotes Louis, making him the swing vote in an approaching decision on who will head the company.

Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 3,009

74. Continuum (2012–2015)
Episode: Second Wave (2013)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

After a surprise attack by the shadowy group posing as Section Six, Kiera is captured by Julian's followers. Alec reactivates Travis' military chip in order to hunt him, but the hunter soon becomes the hunted.

Director: Mike Rohl | Stars: Rachel Nichols, Victor Webster, Erik Knudsen, Stephen Lobo

Votes: 553

75. Perception (2012–2015)
Episode: Blindness (2013)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A series of murders take place in front of witnesses who aren't even aware that someone has been killed. Pierce struggles with getting the FBI to accept his theory of mass blindness while he deals with the interference of a consultant.

Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Eric McCormack, Rachael Leigh Cook, Kelly Rowan, Arjay Smith

Votes: 289

76. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Shadow of a Doubt (2013)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama

Amidst a lot of office wheelings and dealings, a bet between Harvey and Huntley moves Mike onto a new case, whereby he takes Rachel along as his own "Mike" to his "Harvey."

Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 2,494

77. CollegeHumor Originals (2006–2023)
Episode: Reading Buzzfeed Is Like Being Interrogated (2013)

TV-MA | 3 min | Comedy

LOL, WTF, ETC.

Director: Matthew Pollock | Stars: Nicole Byer, Eugene Cordero, Arnie Pantoja

78. Motives & Murders: Cracking the Case (2012– )
Episode: Murder at the Met (2013)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime

A beautiful young violinist is murdered at the venerable Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan and the story becomes an international scandal. Police interview everyone behind the scenes ... See full summary »

Director: P.J. Naworynski | Stars: Perry Norton, Katie Buitendyk, Jesse Nahmabin, William Foley

79. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: The Courier (No. 85) (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Red (James Spader) leads Liz (Megan Boone) and Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) in a hunt for a kidnap victim and his abductor - The Blacklist No. 85, a secretive criminal courier whose ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Gomez | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 3,193

80. The Paint Explainer (2023– )
Episode: Every Interrogation Technique Explained in 8 Minutes (2024)

8 min | Documentary

Experienced interrogators have a wealth of interrogation techniques that will eventually trip up a suspect. No wonder lawyers advise clients to remain silent.

81. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: RAM (2014)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A flashback to the early days of Finch's operations reveals secrets and connections with far-reaching implications.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi

Votes: 3,671

82. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.32 (1976)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Mary, Dennis, and Roberta discuss STET, Survival Training and Existence Therapy. Tom comes back from dinner and is angered by Dennis' presence which Tom thinks is Mary's way of paying him ... See full summary »

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis

Votes: 16

83. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: Control-Alt-Delete (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Control is back and begins to question the methods and intentions of Samaritan. Also, alarming news reports of a pair of vigilantes rampaging through the Northeast begin to surface.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Michael Emerson

Votes: 3,645

84. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: Kali Yuga (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

With the help of Ichabod, Abbie and Jenny, Nick Hawley faces against his evil childhood caretaker. Captain Frank Irving adjusts to his new "life".

Director: Douglas Aarniokoski | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones, Katia Winter

Votes: 582

85. Mr. D (2012–2018)
Episode: Dating Maya Student (2015)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Gerry's former pupil, Maya is back at Xavier as a student teacher and Gerry is having difficulty accepting her as an adult.

Director: Steve Wright | Stars: Gerry Dee, Jonathan Torrens, Lauren Hammersley, Booth Savage

Votes: 27

86. Superstore (2015–2021)
Episode: Shoplifter (2016)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

Without a babysitter for the day, Amy defies store policy and takes her daughter to work; Cheyenne and Mateo get into a fight over a couch; Dina investigates a shoplifter.

Director: Ruben Fleischer | Stars: America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn

Votes: 1,210

87. Angie Tribeca (2016–2018)
Episode: Organ Trail (2016)

TV-14 | 20 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Atkins assigns Geils and Tribeca a romance novelist to help in their attempt to bust an organ thief at a local hospital.

Director: Dan Beers | Stars: Rashida Jones, Hayes MacArthur, Jere Burns, Deon Cole

Votes: 174

88. NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021)
Episode: Second Chances (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team tracks stolen Navy TNT to a cocaine warehouse run by Sonja's childhood friend.

Director: Tessa Blake | Stars: Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, Zoe McLellan, Rob Kerkovich

Votes: 287

89. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Quid Pro Quo (2017)

TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Drama

When Mike's class action hits a snag, it might cost him more than the case. Harvey, Louis and Rachel consider getting their hands dirty. And Donna and Benjamin seek an investor.

Director: Maurice Marable | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 1,708

90. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Philly (2016)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gibbs sends Bishop and Quinn to Philadelphia to work with MI-6 Officer Clayton Reeves on the murder case of a British operative. Meanwhile, Quinn deals with the NCIS case that caused her to leave the field.

Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama

Votes: 587

91. Hunter Street (2017–2021)
Episode: Sophie (2017)

TV-G | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Hunter kids capture a surprising trespasser and must hide their new guest from Tim and Simone.

Director: Hans Somers | Stars: Stony Blyden, Maemae Renfrow, Kyra Isako Smith, Thomas Jansen

Votes: 31

92. S.W.A.T. (2017– )
Episode: Miracle (2017)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The team's plans to enjoy Christmas vacation with their families and friends are put on hold when a drug cartel's cache of gold bars is stolen; Jessica approaches the police commission president with ideas on how to improve the S.W.A.T. Division.

Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Shemar Moore, Stephanie Sigman, Alex Russell, Lina Esco

Votes: 683

93. Atlanta (2016–2022)
Episode: Cancer Attack (2022)

TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

The crew searches for Paper Boi's stolen phone after a concert in Budapest.

Director: Hiro Murai | Stars: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz

Votes: 2,404

94. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Motion to Delay (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

An old foe backs the firm into a corner. Samantha and Alex try to broker a peace between clients.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Amanda Schull

Votes: 1,198

95. The Outpost (2018–2021)
Episode: Regarding the Matter of Garret Spears (2019)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Gwynn is taken hostage with a ransom only Talon can pay; Talon summons a risky ally to help her finish what she started; Janzo tries out his new image on Talon.

Director: Jonathan Glassner | Stars: Jessica Green, Jake Stormoen, Imogen Waterhouse, Anand Desai-Barochia

Votes: 238

96. Henry Danger (2014–2020)
Episode: Mr. Nice Guy (2020)

TV-G | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Family

A vigilante in a smiley-face mask has been punishing Swellviewians for being rude in public. Kid Danger and Captain Man's investigation leads them to the TV set of Mr. Wallabee, a local TV celebrity who hosts a show for kids.

Director: Mike Caron | Stars: Jace Norman, Cooper Barnes, Riele Downs, Sean Ryan Fox

Votes: 76