The sleepy Ozark town featured in A&E’s Ozark Law is about to get a rude awakening. The annual Hot Summer Nights car show rolls into town, bringing with it a predictable surge in questionable decision-making. This week’s episode chronicles the chaos that ensues when an influx of tourists collides with small-town law enforcement.
The episode features the usual assortment of bar fights and public disturbances that accompany large gatherings, providing ample opportunity for the officers to demonstrate their crowd-control skills. But amidst the mayhem, there are quieter moments that offer glimpses into the human side of policing. Officer Rosenburg’s encounter with two underage shoplifters seems to be one such instance, suggesting a more nuanced approach to law enforcement than simply cuffs and citations.
Ozark Law manages to find a balance between the adrenaline-pumping action and the everyday realities of policing a tourist destination. While the car show provides the backdrop for this particular episode, the underlying tension between locals and visitors seems to be a recurring theme.
See how the Ozark officers handle the heat on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, on A&E.