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15. Rookies for the Win
September 14, 2026
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14. Super-load Sunday
September 7, 2026
Officers are caught off guard when a high-end sports car arrives at the border packing heat. At the bus terminal, a K9 alerts to a traveler's luggage. Upon investigation, officers find photographs showing large amounts of cash on her phone.
13. A La Cartel
August 31, 2026
Customs and Border Protection forms one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies, drawing officers from many backgrounds. From rookies starting out, to veterans who have seen it all: at America's borders, the mission comes first for CBP officers.
12. Boomers Behaving Badly
August 24, 2026
Tourist Day celebrates the thousands of Americans who migrate south during the winter months. With 11,000 visitors expected, officers are preparing themselves for festivities fueled by alcohol and drugs -- and smugglers taking advantage of the crowds.
11. Just Doing My Duty
August 10, 2026
Each year, CBP recovers over 1,300 stolen vehicles at ports of entry. Many are heading to the black market, while cartels use others for trafficking. When officers receive a "be on the lookout" (BOLO) alert for a luxury car, they take it seriously.
10. A Drop in the Bouquet
August 3, 2026
Cartels hope CBP won't inspect happy families, but officers know not to fall for that smuggling trick. Due to avian flu, live chickens can't be brought into the U.S. A family is forced to choose: go home to save their pet or surrender the bird to CBP.
9. All the Mayor's Men
July 20, 2026
Two men arrive in an SUV carrying enough suitcases for an entire family. Officers discover it's no family car -- it's a Kevlar-lined, bulletproof tank, the type that the cartels use to transport high-ranking gang members and attack law enforcement.
8. Roses in Red, Violence in Blue
July 13, 2026
A traveler is caught with blades for cockfighting, a cartel-run blood sport; every year, Mexico grows millions of dollars of flowers for the U.S., but cartels are taking advantage of the influx of shipments during major holidays to stash something extra.
7. The Meth Doesn't Add Up
July 6, 2026
During his first day on the job, a rookie officer relies on his training, sending a hesitant driver for further inspection, and his hunch pays off; when a traveler claims to be visiting his dentist bimonthly in Mexico, officers investigate further.
6. The Breeder's Cup
June 29, 2026
Officers find that an 18-wheeler is carrying more than a load of takeout containers; a couple raises suspicion after declaring bulldog semen, but the labeling suggests the box may actually contain stallion semen, a valuable and tightly regulated substance.
5. I Don't Practice Santeria
June 22, 2026
With cartels using drones for surveillance and transport of narcotics and explosives, a newly formed CBP drone strike unit is taking aim at cartel eyes in the sky. An officer suspects that a vehicle may be carrying more than some innocent Santeria sprays.
4. Tramadol to Hell
June 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 a traveler returning from Mexico declares protein-rich snacks at Customs, a Fish and Wildlife expert is called in.
3. A Mether-Daughter's Day Out
June 8, 2026
Officers process thousands of families crossing the border every day. Some carry memories, while others carry contraband. Because sometimes, families who travel together ... smuggle together.
2. Wag the Dog
June 1, 2026
While some officers wear a badge, others wear a leash. Over a thousand highly-trained K9s are on the scent, and if something's hidden, they'll find it -- because at the border, man's best friend is a smuggler's worst nightmare.
1. It Smells Like ... Cow Poop?
May 25, 2026
When hidden among shipments of narcotics and firearms worth billions, even the most innocent-looking contraband -- like a simple snack, or sweet treat -- can be more than what it seems.
101. Hidden in Plain Sight
August 10, 2026
At critical junctions along the U.S./Mexico trade arteries, hidden goods worth billions of dollars cross the southern border. Drug seizures at that border are at an all-time high as the cartels attempt smuggling both large and small loads of narcotics.
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Where to Watch Contraband: Seized at the Border
Contraband: Seized at the Border is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Contraband: Seized at the Border on demand at Max, Discovery+, Prime, Philo and The Roku Channel.
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Premiere DateMay 23, 2023
