This is a list of police television programs. (CBDC noted, cancellations)
Dramas involving police procedural work, and private detectives, secret agents, and the justice system have been a mainstay of broadcast television since the early days of broadcasting. Shows that are not dramatic programming are indicated (e.g. reality television, comedy or comedy drama).
The film genre related to police television show (law enforcement, rescue, and military dramas) are reality television workplace television series (list).
# 07 zgłoś się (Poland, 1976–1987) 100 Code (Sweden, 2015) 10-8: Officers on Duty (US, 2003–2004) 1448 (reality; Faroe Islands, 2009–2012) 19-2 (Canada, 2011–2015) 19-2 (Canada, 2014–2017) 21 Jump Street (US, 1987–1991) 24 (US, 2001–2014) 24: Legacy (US, 2017) 24 Hours in Police Custody (reality; UK, 2014–present) 240-Robert (US, 1979–1981) 48 Hours (documentary; US, 1988–present) 77 Sunset Strip (US, 1958–1964) 9-1-1 (US, 2018–present) 9-1-1: Lone Star (US, 2020–2025)
A The Academy (HK, 2005–2009) The Academy (reality; US, 2007–2008) A Case for Annika Bengtzon (Sweden, 2012) Acceptable Risk (Ireland, 2017) Adam-12 (US, 1968–1975) The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (UK, 1984–1994) The Agatha Christie Hour (UK, 1982) Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (UK, 1983–1984) Agatha Christie's Poirot (UK, 1989–2013) AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (Japan, 2003–present) Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei (Germany, 1996–present) Alaska State Troopers (reality; US, 2009–2015) Almost Human (US, 2013–2014) Der Alte (Germany, 1976–present) The Amazing Mr. Malone (US, 1951–1952) America's Most Wanted (reality; US, 1988–2012 & 2021) Amy Prentiss (US, 1974–1975) Andhera Ujala (Pakistan, 1984–1985) Andy Barker P.I. (comedy; US, 2007) The Andy Griffith Show (comedy; US, 1960–1968) Ang Probinsyano (Philippines, 2015–2022) Angel Street (US, 1992) Angela's Eyes (US, 2006) Angels of Mission (HK, 2004) Anna Lee (UK, 1993–1994) Anna Pihl (Denmark, 2006–2008) Arctic Circle (Finland/Germany, 2018) Armed Reaction (HK, 1998–2004) Ashes to Ashes (UK, 2008–2010) Aso ni San Roque (Philippines, 2012–2013) Astrid et Raphaëlle (France/Belgium, 2019–present) Automan (comedy; US, 1983–1984) The Avengers (UK, 1961–1969) Awake (US, 2012) Alien Nation (US, 1989)
B B. J. and the Bear (US, 1979–1981) Baantjer (The Netherlands, 1995–2006) Backstrom (US, 2015) Backup (UK, 1995–1997) Bakersfield P.D. (US, 1993–1994) Banacek (US, 1972–1974) Banyon (US, 1972–1973) Barcelona Crime (Spain/Germany, 2013) Baretta (US, 1975–1978) Barlow at Large/Barlow (UK, 1971–1975) Barnaby Jones (US, 1973–1980) Barney Miller (comedy; US, 1975–1982) Battle Creek (comedy; US, 2015) The Bay (UK, 2019–present) Baywatch Nights (sci-fi; US, 1995–1997) The Beat (US, 2000) Beauty & the Beast (Canada/US, 2012–2016) Beck (Sweden, 1997–present) The Beiderbecke Tapes (UK, 1987) Bella da morire (Italy, 2020) Bellamy (Australia, 1981) Bergerac (UK, 1981–1991) Between the Lines (UK, 1992–1994) Beverly Hills Buntz (US, 1987–1988) Big Apple (US, 2001) The Bill (UK, 1983–2010) Bite Club (Australia, 2018) Black Spot (France/Belgium, 2017–2019) BlackJack (Australia, 2003–2007) Blind Justice (US, 2005) Blindspot (US, 2015–2020) Bloodlines (UK, 2005) Blue Bloods (US, 2010–2024) Blue Heelers (Australia, 1994–2006) The Blue Knight (US, 1975) Blue Lights (UK, 2023–present) Blue Murder (Australia, 1995) Blue Murder: Killer Cop (Australia, 2017) Blue Murder (Canada, 2001–2004) Blue Murder (UK, 2003–2009) The Body Farm (UK, 2011) Body of Proof (US, 2011–2013) Bones (US, 2005–2017) The Finder (US, 2012) Booker (US, 1989–1990) Boomtown (US, 2002–2003) Boon (UK, 1986–1992 & 1995) The Border (Canada, 2008–2010) Border Security: Australia's Front Line (reality; Australia, 2004–present) Borderliner (Norway, 2017) Bordertown (Finland, 2016–2020) Bosch (US, 2014–2021) Bosch: Legacy (US, 2022–2025) Boston Blackie (US, 1951–1953) Bourbon Street Beat (US, 1959–1960) The Break (Belgium, 2016) The Bridge (Canada, 2010) The Bridge (Denmark/Sweden, 2011–2018) The Bridge (US, 2013–2014) The Bridge (Russia, 2018–2020) The Bridge (Malaysia/Singapore, 2018–2020) Brimstone (US, 1998–1999) Broadchurch (UK, 2013–2017) The Brokenwood Mysteries (New Zealand, 2014–present) Broders (Peru, 2009) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (comedy; US, 2013–2021) Brooklyn South (US, 1997–1998) The Brothers Brannagan (US, 1960–1961) Buddy Faro (US, 1998) Der Bulle von Tölz (Germany, 1996–2009) Bulman (UK, 1985–1987) Burke's Law (US, 1963–1965) Burke's Law (US, 1994–1995) Burn Notice (US, 2007–2013)
C Cadfael (UK, 1994–1998) Cagney & Lacey (US, 1982–1988) Callan (UK, 1967–1972) Campion (UK, 1989–1990) Candice Renoir (France, 2013) Cannon (US, 1971–1976) Il capitano Maria (Italy, 2017–2018) Car 54, Where Are You? (comedy; US, 1961–1963) Cardinal (Canada, 2017–2020) Carlo & Malik (Italy, 2018) Caronte (Spain, 2020) Castle (comedy drama; US, 2009–2016) C.A.T.S. Eyes (UK, 1985–1987) Četnické humoresky (Czech Republic, 1997–2007) The Champions (UK, 1968–1969) CHAOS (US, 2011–2011) Charlie Wild, Private Detective (US, 1950–1952) Charlie's Angels (US, 1976–1981) Chase (US, 1973–1974) Chase (US, 2010–2011) La Chica de Ayer (Spain, 2009) The Chicago Code (US, 2010–2011) Chicago P.D. (US, 2014–present) The Chinese Detective (UK, 1981–1982) CHiPs (US, 1977–1983) Chopper One (US, 1974) C.I.B. Files (HK, 2006) Cidade Alerta (Brazil, 1995) C.I.D. (India, 1998–2018) C.I.D. Special Bureau (India, 2004–2006) C.I.D. Kolkata Bureau (India, 2012–2014) C.I.F. (India, 2019–present) City Homicide (Australia, 2007–2011) Clarice (US, 2021) Close to Home (US, 2005–2007) The Closer (US, 2005–2012) Code 37 (Belgium, 2009–2012) Cold Case (US, 2003–2010) Cold Squad (Canada, 1998–2005) Columbo (US, 1968–1978 & 1989–2003) The Commander (UK, 2003–2008) The Commish (US, 1991–1996) Commissaire Dupin (France, 2014) Common Law (US, 2012) Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa (Japan, 2011) Cool Million (US, 1972) Cop Shop (Australia, 1977–1984) Coppers (Belgium, 2016) COPS (reality; US, 1989–present) The Cops (UK, 1998–2000) Cops L.A.C. (Australia, 2010) Coronado 9 (US, 1960–1961) Coroner (Canada, 2019–present) The Coroner (UK, 2015–2016) The Corridor People (UK, 1966) Courage in Red (reality; Canada, 2009) Cracked (Canada, 2013) Cracker (UK, 1993–1995 & 1996 & 2006) Cracker (US, 1997–1999) Crash Investigation Unit (reality; Australia, 2008–2011) Crime & Punishment (reality; US, 2002–2004) Crime Photographer (US, 1951–1952) Crime Story (US, 1986–1988) Crime Traveller (sci-fi; UK, 1997) Crimes of Passion (Sweden, 2013) The Criminal Investigator I and II (HK, 1995–1996) Criminal Minds (US/Canada, 2005–2020) Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (US, 2011) Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (US, 2016–2017) Evolution (US, 2022–present) Crna hronika (Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2004–2006) Cross (crime thriller; US, 2024–present) Crossing Jordan (US, 2001–2007) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (US/Canada, 2000–2015) CSI: Miami (US/Canada, 2002–2012) CSI: NY (US/Canada, 2004–2013) CSI: Cyber (US/Canada, 2015–2016) CSI: Vegas (US, 2021–2024) Cuffs (UK, 2015)
D Da kommt Kalle (Germany, 2006–2011) Dalgliesh (UK, 1983–1998 & 2003) Dalziel and Pascoe (UK, 1996–2007) Dan August (US, 1970–1971) Danger Man (UK, 1960–1962 & 1964–1968) Dark Blue (US, 2009–2010) Dark Justice (US, 1991–1993) Dateline NBC (documentary; US, 1992–present) David Cassidy: Man Undercover (US, 1978–1979) DaVinci's Inquest (Canada, 1998–2005) The Dead Zone (US/Canada, 2002–2007) Death in Paradise (UK, 2011–present) Death Valley (US, 2011) The Defenders (US, 1961–1965) Dempsey and Makepeace (UK, 1985–1986) Derrick (West Germany, 1974–1998) The Detail (Canada, 2018) Detective Investigation Files (HK, 1995–1999) The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor (US, 1959–1962) The Detectives (comedy; UK, 1993–1997) Detroit 1-8-7 (US, 2010–2011) Dexter (US, 2006–2013) Dexter: New Blood (US, 2021) Dexter: Original Sin (US, 2024-2025) Dexter: Resurrection (US, 2025–present) Diagnosis: Murder (US, 1993–2001) Dick and the Duchess (US, 1957–1958) Dick Spanner, P.I. (animated comedy; UK, 1986–1987) Dicte (Denmark, 2013–2014) D.I.E. (HK, 2008–2009) Die Neue – Eine Frau mit Kaliber (Austria, 1998) Dirty Money: The Story of the Criminal Assets Bureau (Ireland, 2008) Disorderly Conduct: Video on Patrol (reality; US, 2006–2009) The District (US, 2000–2004) The Division (US, 2001–2004) Division 4 (Australia, 1969–1975) Dixon of Dock Green (UK, 1955–1976) Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (Czechoslovakia/Germany, 1989–1991) Doha heroes (reality; Qatar, 2011) Don Matteo (Italy, 2000–2020) Doubt (US, 2017) Dragnet (US, 1951–1959 & 1967–1970 & 1989–1991 & 2003–2004) Dublin Murders (UK, 2019) Due South (Canada/US, 1994–1999) Duggan (New Zealand, 1999)
E The Eagle (Denmark, 2004–2006) East West 101 (Australia, 2007–2011) Echo Four-Two (UK, 1961) Ekstradycja (Poland, 1995–1999) Elementary (US, 2012–2019) Eleventh Hour (UK, 2006) Eleventh Hour (US, 2008–2009) Ellery Queen (US, 1975–1976) Elsbeth (US, 2024-) Endeavour (UK, 2012–2023) The Enemy Within (US, 2019) Der Ermittler (Germany, 2001–2005) Eureka (US, 2006–2012) Every Move You Make (HK, 2010) Eyes (US, 2005)
F Fabian of the Yard (UK, 1954–1956) Der Fahnder (Germany, 1984–2001) Fala Zbrodni (Poland, 2003–2008) Falco (France, 2013–2016) Falco (Mexico/Columbia/US, 2018) The Fall (UK, 2013–2016) Ein Fall für zwei (Germany, 1981–2013) Fallen Angels (US, 1993–1995) Fallen Angels (Australia, 1997) Fallet (Sweden, 2017) Fast Forward (Austria, 2009) Fastlane (US, 2002–2003) Father Brown (UK, 1974) Father Dowling Mysteries (US, 1987–1991) FBI (US, 2018–present) FBI: Most Wanted (US, 2020–2025) FBI: International (US, 2021–2025) The F.B.I. (US, 1965–1974) The FBI Files (documentary; US, 1998–2006) (Italy, 2008) The First 48 (US, 2004–present) FlashForward (US, 2009–2010) Flashpoint (Canada, 2008–2012) Flower of Evil (Philippines, 2022) Flikken (Belgium, 1999–2009) Flikken Maastricht (The Netherlands, 2007–present) Follow the Sun (US, 1960–1961) The Force (reality; UK, 2009) The Force: Behind the Line (reality; Australia, 2005–2020) The Force: Manchester (reality; UK, 2015–2016) Forensic Files (reality; US, 1996–2011) Forensic Heroes (HK, 2006–2019) The Forest (France, 2017) Forever Knight (Canada, 1989–1996) Foyle's War (UK, 2002–2015) Fraud Squad (UK, 1969–1970) Fraud Squad TV (reality; Canada, 2007–2008) Frankie Drake Mysteries (Canada, 2017–2021) Fringe (US, 2008–2013) Furuhata Ninzaburō (Japan, 1994–2006) La Fuerza: Unidad de Combate (Peru, 2011) The Fugitive (US, 1963–1967 & 2000–2001) Funky Squad (comedy; Australia, 1997)
G Gabriel's Fire (US, 1990–1991) Galileo (Japan, 2007) Garda ar Lár (Ireland, 2009) The Gentle Touch (UK, 1980–1984) Gerak Khas (Malaysia, 1999–2021) Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox (West Germany, 1961–1965) Gideon's Way (UK, 1965–1966) The Glades (US, 2010–2013) Glory Days (US, 2002) Gold Coast Cops (reality; Australia, 2014) Good Cop (UK, 2012) The Good Guys (US, 2010) Gorilla – The Police 8th Investigation Unit (Japan, 1989) Gotham (US, 2014–2019) La Gran Sangre (Peru, 2006–2007) Grace (UK, 2021–present) Graceland (US, 2013–2015) Griff (US, 1973–1974) Grimm (US, 2011–2017) Gun Metal Grey (HK, 2010)
H Hannibal (US, 2013–2015) Hack (US, 2002–2004) Hamish Macbeth (UK, 1995–1997) Happy Valley (UK, 2014–2016 & 2023) Hardcastle and McCormick (US, 1983–1986) Harry O (US, 1974–1976) Hart to Hart (US, 1979–1984) Hawaii Five-O (US, 1968–1980) Hawaii Five-0 (US, 2010–2020) Hawaiian Eye (US, 1959–1963) Hawaiian Heat (US, 1984) Hawk (US, 1966) Hazell (UK, 1977–1978) Heartbeat (UK, 1992–2010) Heartlanders (Singapore, 2002–2005) Heat of the Sun (UK, 1998) Hec Ramsey (US, 1972–1974) Heroes (US, 2006–2010) Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (UK, 1996–1998) Hidden Assets (Ireland/Canada/Belgium, 2021–2023) High Incident (US, 1996–1997) Highway Patrol (US, 1955–1959) Hill Street Blues (US, 1981–1987) Hinterland (UK, 2013–2016) HolbyBlue (UK, 2007–2008) Homicide (Australia, 1964–1977)