Why I Ran
The premise of this reality show is about people running from the police in a vehicle. It starts with an interview of the person running from the cops. They set up the situation that led up to the chase. The perpetrators are then, often, for the first time showed footage of them running from the police on a laptop. This is shown mostly from the dash cams of the pursuing officers. Although, sometimes they show news clips from helicopters and such. The show consists of two separate people/incidents telling the story. Like all police shows, the perpetrators are always caught. What saves the show is hearing the commentary from the "runners" while they're watching the chase footage. Depending on the season, most of the people that ran are still incarcerated (most receive 10 to 15 years) . Some are out already. It is a decent show, and the overall lesson is: Don't run from the cops, it never works out well, lol. Not only on TV, but many of my friends in real life will attest to the fact that you're not getting away... Having tried it in much faster cars, and still got caught and arrested.
- 2008-2008
- 1 season
- Reality
The premise of this reality show is about people running from the police in a vehicle. It starts with an interview of the person running from the cops. They set up the situation that led up to the chase. The perpetrators are then, often, for the first time showed footage of them running from the police on a laptop. This is shown mostly from the dash cams of the pursuing officers. Although, sometimes they show news clips from helicopters and such. The show consists of two separate people/incidents telling the story. Like all police shows, the perpetrators are always caught. What saves the show is hearing the commentary from the "runners" while they're watching the chase footage. Depending on the season, most of the people that ran are still incarcerated (most receive 10 to 15 years) . Some are out already. It is a decent show, and the overall lesson is: Don't run from the cops, it never works out well, lol. Not only on TV, but many of my friends in real life will attest to the fact that you're not getting away... Having tried it in much faster cars, and still got caught and arrested.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Angie/Paul
Mon, Sep 1, 2008 21 mins
For the first time on television, hear from the people who have lead police on some of the most dangerous high-speed pursuits ever.
Episode 2
Betty/Josh
Mon, Sep 8, 2008 21 mins
A woman suffering from mental illness leads police on a chase across state lines. When her tires are flattened, she shocks pursuing officers by pretending to have a gun.
Episode 3
Scott/Trey
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 20 mins
A young man runs from police after being pulled over for coasting through a stop sign. Speeds reach 110 mph as Oklahoma City police attempt several maneuvers.
Episode 4
Robert/Montrell
Mon, Sep 22, 2008 20 mins
A man suffering from bipolar disorder runs from the police after a botched drug deal and shots are fired as he eludes officers and swallows pills in an attempt to take his own life.
Episode 5
Adam/Gary
Mon, Sep 29, 2008 20 mins
A young man escapes from a detention facility to see his family and robs two women at gunpoint taking their SUV and leading police on a dramatic highway chase.
Episode 6
Amber/Herman
Mon, Sep 1, 2008 20 mins
A young mother is an accomplice to a robbery and leads police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that ends in a standoff.
Episode 7
Ron/Hector
Mon, Sep 8, 2008 20 mins
A crack addict pushes his wife to report personal items he sold for drugs as stolen and fearing prison time he steals a car from a local dealership.
Episode 8
Amanda/Steven
Mon, Oct 27, 2008 20 mins
A registered nurse and mother of five panics when police try to pull her over for unpaid traffic tickets.
Episode 9
Kevin/Jason
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 20 mins
A suspect in an armed robbery flees the state after seeing himself on the news. A high-speed chase ensues and ends with the man fleeing on foot.
Episode 10
Christie/Victor
Mon, Oct 13, 2008 21 mins
A mother and nursing student stops her anxiety medication abruptly, causing her to become delusional.
Episode 11
Maston/Young
Mon, Nov 3, 2008 20 mins
A man who had it all loses everything after his wife leaves him, taking their only child with her. Despondent over the loss, he robs a gas station.
Episode 12
Justin/Frank
Mon, Nov 10, 2008 20 mins
A struggling father resorts to illegal means to make a living, leading him into a situation involving stolen property.
Episode 13
Robert/Vachagan
Mon, Nov 17, 2008 20 mins
A man with everything going for him falls prey to drugs, leading him to a series of crimes. Pulled over as a suspect possessing stolen property, he takes off.