Contraband: Seized at the Border (2023–present)

1. S01E01Babies, Hard Drugs and CarrotsMay 23, 2023—A woman is investigated for smuggling a baby; officers find packets filled with cocaine, meth, and heroin in carrots -- indicating gang invo
2. S01E02Deadly CargoMay 30, 2023—Officers discover firearms that may be intended for a Mexican drug lord; a load of Fentanyl hidden in an ice cream freezer; a truck driver t
3. S01E03Fueled by MethJune 6, 2023—In their battle against the cartels, Customs and Border Protection flag a tractor-trailer transporting tanks of liquid methamphetamine; offi
4. S01E04Fighting WordsJune 13, 2023—Officers question a man traveling with two children that aren't his; a traveler is caught smuggling cash; drugs are found concealed in a fla
5. S01E05You've Got MethJune 20, 2023—Officers in Laredo, Texas, help a troubled 14-year-old; drugs sent through the mail are seized; a nurse in Progreso, Mexico, is caught smugg
6. S01E06Wheels on the BusJune 27, 2023—Multiple drug busts and arrests are made at various border crossings in Texas, including the discovery of the largest meth haul ever attempt
7. S01E07Seven Million Dollar SeizureJuly 4, 2023—At the Brownsville point of entry, officers encounter drug trafficking, fraudulent documents and illegal merchandise. Authorities seize $7 m
8. S01E08A Double-Bust Kind of DayJuly 11, 2023—Meth is found inside the walls of a trailer; brothers are caught smuggling prescription medication; illicit Mexican delicacies are confiscat
9. S01E09Blood is Thicker Than WaterJuly 18, 2023—Upon detaining a woman smuggling Tramadol and Xanax pills, officers discover she is part of a larger drug ring; officers arrest a daily cros
10. S01E10New Methods, Old LiesAugust 8, 2023—Officers discover methamphetamine hidden inside a truck's speakers and confiscate drugs packed deep within lead boxes; a woman denies traffi

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Cross-Border SmugglingOctober 16, 2023—A man returning from Mexico requires emergency Narcan at the border after a suspected opioid overdose. An odd family gets apprehended while
2. S02E02The Avocado CoupleOctober 23, 2023—A couple neglects to declare Mexican avocados, leading to a scene; a man arriving at the border with a baby conceals another valuable commod
3. S02E03The Scales of JusticeOctober 30, 2023—Couriers heading south are carrying a surprise shipment of supplies for narcotics distribution; a man who didn't realize he had a warrant fo
4. S02E04A Light Bulb MomentNovember 6, 2023—The cartel tries to sneak one last shipment over the border just before midnight. Officers uncover a delivery that isn't what it seems. A wo
5. S02E05Yes, Deer?November 13, 2023—Methamphetamine is found hidden within a semi-truck full of frozen broccoli, a man is caught smuggling pills inside containers of protein po
6. S02E06The Fresh Hot Chili PeppersNovember 20, 2023—A woman returning from a shopping trip in the US attempts to smuggle dirty money into Mexico. A van full of clothes is hiding an exotic ship
7. S02E07Crying UncleNovember 27, 2023—A drunk driver causes a three-car crash. A man attempts to import counterfeit goods. An investigation is launched into a pill-smuggling ring
8. S02E08All in the FamilyDecember 4, 2023—Dirty cartel money is found hidden in a truck; an intoxicated minor requires medical treatment; a man tries to enter the US with a false vis
9. S02E09The $8,000 ManDecember 11, 2023—Officers stop a man suspected of money laundering. Cocaine is found hidden in an unexpected area of a shipping truck. A traveller is caught
10. S02E10I'm Clean, BroDecember 18, 2023—An illicit shipment is disguised in bags of concrete. Officers identify a criminal wanted for burglary when he attempts to cross the border.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Go Get 'Em, TigerJanuary 15, 2024—When night falls, a different type of traveller crosses the border -- and cartel spotters are nearby watching. A truck driver's modified cab
2. S03E02Beefing Up SecurityJanuary 22, 2024—A traveller gets more than he bargains for when he is mistaken for a wanted man. Agriculture specialists deal with a shipment of cattle arri
3. S03E03Bullet PointsJanuary 29, 2024—An elite team prepares for the extradition of a cartel Sicario, or hit man wanted for murder in his home country; with the sale of guns and
4. S03E04The Nose Knows BestFebruary 5, 2024—K9s save the day, identifying gallons of paint and beer bottles filled with more than the officers bargained for; a man with a warrant for h
5. S03E05Altar CourseFebruary 12, 2024—An officer catches a woman trying to use a forged visa to get into the US; a rookie officer takes part in a major cocaine seizure; officers
6. S03E06Dashing Through the SnowFebruary 19, 2024—Officers see a trend of narcotics being smuggled inside car dashboards. A teenager's tattoos send up red flags. A surprising load is found i
7. S03E07Reading Between the LiesFebruary 26, 2024—A new officer makes one of the biggest drug busts her bridge has ever seen.
8. S03E08The RookiesMarch 4, 2024—A couple from Mexico arrives with candy unfit for children's consumption.
9. S03E09The HitmanMarch 11, 2024—A cartel hitman is extradited, and 50 gallons of moonshine is intercepted.
10. S03E10The Beetle's LiveMarch 18, 2024—Cardboard packaging hides a secret; a laptop bag conceals narcotics.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Lime and PunishmentApril 15, 2024—A man's in a bind when trying to cross with an item that fell from the sky.
2. S04E02Cocaine ChihuahuaApril 22, 2024—Officers catch a man trying to enter the US with a manslaughter warrant.
3. S04E03A King-Size BustApril 29, 2024—A million-dollar load is found within a shipment of mattresses.
4. S04E04The Kids Aren't AlrightMay 6, 2024—A man who claims to have been kidnapped by a cartel seeks asylum in the US.
5. S04E05A Rocky Family VacationMay 13, 2024—A covert load of hard narcotics is found in a tractor-trailer's air tank.
6. S04E06Marshal MattersMay 20, 2024—Officers discover an illicit load within a shipment of garbage bags.
7. S04E07Going Out With a BangMay 27, 2024—A retiring officer makes a significant bust before hanging up his hat.
8. S04E08Tomato, TomateJune 3, 2024—Officers uncover a lethal load. A woman and son are caught with fake visas.
9. S04E09Magazines in SocksJune 10, 2024—A former teacher is surprised to find she has a warrant out for her arrest.
10. S04E10Don't Get CockyJune 17, 2024—Two men attempt to smuggle a rooster for cockfighting.
11. S04E11Ruffled FeathersJune 24, 2024—A magician comes under scrutiny for traveling with his prop dove.
12. S04E12Florida or BustJuly 1, 2024—A concealed shipment is hidden in the fifth wheel of a tractor trailer.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Put Your Shirt Back OnJuly 15, 2024—An expectant mother tries to cross with an unexpected load.
2. S05E02Someone's Knockin' at the DoorJuly 22, 2024—A missing teenager with a rap sheet is turned in to the authorities.
3. S05E03Operation Block-BlitzJuly 29, 2024—Sisters are detained when one attacks an officer after binge drinking.
4. S05E04Pulp AddictionAugust 5, 2024—A cavity search reveals a smuggler concealing pills in an unpleasant place.
5. S05E05The Cartel GamesAugust 12, 2024—An X-ray flags a dark object in the fuel tank of a a band's tour bus.
6. S05E06No Secrets AllowedAugust 19, 2024—Officers catch a car carrying more than gas in its fuel tank.
7. S05E07The Lowest LoadSeptember 9, 2024—An inspection of travelers leads to the takedown of a cartel stash house.
8. S05E08Coming Back to AmericaSeptember 16, 2024—A truck stolen by a cartel in Mexico comes back to America.
9. S05E09Running on EmptySeptember 23, 2024—A truck with a compartment of drugs requires a complex code to open it.
10. S05E10Does Your Wife Know?September 30, 2024—Officers struggle to open up an engine part they suspect is hiding drugs.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Flint-StonersFebruary 3, 2025—Officers examine a trailer filled with cooking supplies and unearth a GPS tracker -- the kind cartels use to watch their loads. US citizens
2. S06E02The Rat PackFebruary 10, 2025—When a drug dog alerts a vehicle full of clubbers heading to a techno bar, officers find the group has gotten creative with their illicit dr
3. S06E03A Cosmetic WrinkleFebruary 17, 2025—When officers see an approaching vehicle make a sudden U-turn, they give chase and find a bag with a gun and ammunition. Tourists arrive wit
4. S06E04Stink Bug SalsaFebruary 24, 2025—When two sisters are pulled over for making an unsafe lane change, officers discover they have an illicit stash that can't cross the border;
5. S06E05Under PressureMarch 3, 2025—When a bus is stopped for a routine search, an X-ray reveals some contents may be under pressure; a U.S. family's pet parakeet is denied ent
6. S06E06Joint FailureMarch 10, 2025—When a trailer full of sea salt shows up at the bridge, officers decide to inspect it; the bags do contain a crystalline substance and it's
7. S06E07The Cookie MonsterMarch 17, 2025—When a U.S. citizen returning from Mexico is flagged for having an arrest warrant, the man claims to have taken 20 morphine pills in order t
8. S06E08... And a Bag of ChipsMarch 24, 2025—A man entering the U.S. with more cash than the $10,000 limit raises eyebrows; officers find a cooler full of rat meat in the back of a trav
9. S06E09On the RocksMarch 31, 2025—When a man waiting in the pedestrian line to enter the U.S. suddenly turns and sprints back toward Mexico, officers give chase; a Mexican na
10. S06E10Grinding to a HaltApril 28, 2025—Officers spot a lone pedestrian entering the U.S. with large bags; the search reveals containers of coffee, one concealing a package of susp
11. S06E11Grandma's Day OutMay 5, 2025—A truck carrying household goods into Mexico is stopped for inspection; when several boxes are X-rayed, a gun and ammunition are found hidde
12. S06E12Paper, Plastic or Ammo?May 12, 2025—After a recent gun show in the U.S., officers are on alert; when a man returning to Mexico claims to have gone grocery shopping far from whe

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Seedy BehaviorAugust 4, 2025—When an older couple crossing into the US has cartel logos on their packed clothes, they have some explaining to do. A Mexican driver says h
2. S07E02Oh Brother, Not AnotherAugust 11, 2025—When a man is detained on a warrant, the mug shot confirms they have the correct man -- but his fingerprints aren't a match. A woman arrives
3. S07E03The Tooth of the MatterAugust 18, 2025—A woman claims she drove 13 hours for a 15-minute dentist appointment, but she can't remember the name of the dentist, and has no proof of h
4. S07E04Judge, Jury and ExecutionerAugust 25, 2025—A Canadian national finds himself in hot water for illegally working for his uncle in the U.S; a man tries crossing while carrying cosmetic
5. S07E05Death IncarnetSeptember 1, 2025—When an American band is denied entry into Canada due to incorrect paperwork, CBP officers have to investigate; a U.S. citizen coming back f
6. S07E06The Dreaded Detroit ReturnSeptember 8, 2025—A stand-up comedian is stopped after declaring prescription anxiety meds, but further testing shows the pills are positive for fentanyl.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E016-7 HundredJanuary 19, 2026 10.0When a young bus driver approaches the border without any passengers in his coach, officers suspect a smuggling operation may be underway; a
2. S08E02Grab BagJanuary 26, 2026 10.0Officers find a man and his family driving a suspiciously modified truck; a young man is caught with narcotics strapped to his body; a cross
3. S08E03Trifecta of TroubleFebruary 2, 2026—A speaker cabinet is found to be carrying more than just sweet beats. A driver who took a wrong turn and ended up at the border crossing is
4. S08E04Semi-ProFebruary 9, 2026—A semi-pro boxer is detained for having a warrant out for his arrest.
5. S08E05This Round's on MeFebruary 16, 2026—A group of unofficial couriers known as Paqueteros attempts to cross the border with something a little extra in their load.
6. S08E06A Smuggler's Guide to Weight LossFebruary 23, 2026—After a K9 alerts to a vehicle, officers have trouble finding anything, but eventually a secret compartment reveals its contents.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01It Smells Like ... Cow Poop?May 25, 2026—
2. S09E02Wag the DogJune 1, 2026—
3. S09E03A Mether-Daughter's Day OutJune 8, 2026—
4. S09E04Tramadol to HellJune 15, 2026—A driver claims he buys used cars over the border to import into the U.S., but an X-ray reveals something suspicious in his spare tire; when
5. S09E05I Don't Practice SanteriaJune 22, 2026—
6. S09E06The Breeder's CupJune 29, 2026—

Season 9 ranked & reviewed