When the blistering Arizona sun finally sets over Tucson’s Sonoran Desert, the temperature drops—and the crime rises. With elite access to one of the largest sheriff’s departments in America, “Desert Law” follows the high-intensity work of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department—its patrol deputies, DUI unit, and night detectives—as they cover more than 9,000 square miles of rugged terrain, taking on the trouble that thrives after dark. Immersed in the pressure and danger of policing the desert night, the series captures a world where the spirit of the Old West still lingers and the fight for order never ends.
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Welcome to Pima CountyIn scorching Pima County, AZ, when the sun goes down, crime goes up and the Sheriff’s Department must fight to keep the peace. Detective McLeod races after a hit and run driver and Deputy Stewart has surprising encounters with couples in parked cars.CC41minJan 7, 2026
2. StandoffPool tracks down a reckless driver whose run from the law sparks a pursuit involving multiple units. Casillas finds himself in a tense standoff where every move counts.CC41minJan 14, 2026
3. Over the LimitAlcohol plus blistering heat make for a dangerous cocktail in Pima County, AZ.CC41minJan 21, 2026
4. Fourth of July HeatNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 28, 2026
5. Boiling PointsIt's peak summer in Pima County, and an extreme heat warning scorches the desert by day. But when night falls and the temperatures drop, crime surges-sending Deputy Cassels after reckless drivers and Deputy Stewart into the fight against narcotics on the desert streets.CC42minFeb 4, 2026
6. Exit the VehicleIn Pima County, Arizona, the blistering desert heat leaves tempers short and drivers on edge. Deputy Pool arrests an alleged DUI speeder with kids in the car, while Deputy McCall-Miller pulls over a driver who's in possession of a bowie knife and a pocket full of meth.CC42minFeb 11, 2026- 7. Weapons FoundWith Arizona having some of the loosest gun laws in the country, sheriff's deputies in Pima County constantly confront armed suspects. Deputy Reed deals with a pistol-packing argument at a supermarket checkout line, and Deputy Carter is called to a suspected armed home invasion.CC42minFeb 18, 2026
8. BustedIn Pima County, AZ, deputies confront ongoing drug-related activity during their patrols; deputies Stewart and Garza arrest a driver and uncover multiple syringes allegedly loaded with heroin; Deputy McCall-Miller recalls the biggest drug bust of his career.CC42minFeb 25, 2026
9. Truth, Lies & CactiThe darkness of the nighttime desert in Pima County is the perfect cover for crime; Deputy Pool deals with a curious case of identity theft; Deputy Carter clears up a high-speed crash into a cactus, and faced with a tricky traffic stop; Deputy Stewart is forced to make a split-second decision.CC42minMar 4, 2026
10. End of SummerThe burning summer is finally ending in Pima County, Ariz., but crime doesn't stop; Detective McLeod responds to an attempted abduction, Deputy McCall-Miller stops out with a drunk driver who refuses to admit he's crashed into a utility pole.CC42minMar 11, 2026
Desert Law
When the blistering Arizona sun finally sets over Tucson’s Sonoran Desert, the temperature drops—and the crime rises. With elite access to one of the largest sheriff’s departments in America, “Desert Law” follows the high-intensity work of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department—its patrol deputies, DUI unit, and night detectives—as they cover more than 9,000 square miles of rugged terrain, taking on the trouble that thrives after dark. Immersed in the pressure and danger of policing the desert night, the series captures a world where the spirit of the Old West still lingers and the fight for order never ends.
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Audio languages
English
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