The Academy
The Academy
120 recruits. 18 weeks. Step inside the L.A. County Sheriff's Academy. Ride along through the intense process of breaking down and building up raw recruits. Spirits are crushed, commitment is challenged and the struggle begins - only the strong will survive The Academy. Raw. Arresting. Real.
Day in the Life (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 7
The recruits of Class 36 experience a day in the life of a firefighter. These simulations bring unpredictable conditions and obstacles of what they will encounter in the field.
Fire Ground Pace (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 6
Class 36 is exposed to their most difficult challenge yet as they must utilize all of the skills they have learned to work on live fire engulfed inside a tower.
The Heat Turns up (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 5
Class 36 is put through an intense wildland training program working with bulldozers, massive waterlines and helicopters.
The Mid-Term (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 4
Recruit Gonzales is caught cheating off Recruit Adelman’s quiz, putting both men in jeopardy of being terminated.
Attention to Detail (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 3
Class 36 enters their first live burn where temperatures reach up to one thousand degrees.
Ears Back, Hair On Fire (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 2
Some of the recruits of Class 36 struggle as they try and master some of the most basic fire skills.
It Starts Today (Full Episode) Season 3, Episode 1
Recruit Class 36 is introduced to an elite team of instructors known as the Cadre who will be transforming them firefighters.
Pomp & Circumstance (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 10
Class 368 graduates, and a top staff member departs the Academy.
The Uniform (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 9
Recruit Villareal continues to disappoint the drill instructors and Class 368.
When The Smoke Clears (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 8
Class 368 has its final shooting test and endures a house filled with tear gas.
A Fatal Mistake (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 7
A few careless recruits are in hot water after their weapons are stolen from their vehicle.
Command Presence (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 6
Recruit Santos is in a bind when she can't lead the group.
On The Line (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 5
The staff confidently appoints Recruit Leos to the role of class sergeant, but the class doesn’t follow her lead.
Trigger Happy (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 4
Class 368's first trip to the shooting range is a disaster when Recruit Valladores can't figure out how to shoot his weapon.
Soup Sandwich (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 3
Recruit Villareal is on the hot seat as the new class sergeant.
The Ultimatum (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 2
Recruit Paez struggles as the first class sergeant, and Deputy Miley gives her an ultimatum.
Another Black Monday (Full Episode) Season 2, Episode 1
The LASD Staff has many new surprises planned for the first day of training, known as "Black Monday."
Graduation Day (Full Episode) Season 1, Episode 11
Class 355 has been waiting 18-weeks for this day, but one recruit learns he will not be graduating. This day is a poignant yet emotional time for the recruits as they start to see the significance of the badge they will wear.
Colors Run (Full Episode) Season 1, Episode 10
Class 355 participates in a traditional run through cities in Los Angeles County to signify a right of passage and honor a fallen peace officer. For some recruits the pressure is getting to be too much as they stuggle to qualify at the shooting range.