A&E is headed back to the streets. Recently, the network announced season two of Live PD will premiere in October.
The docuseries “showcases the policing of America, following diverse police departments from across the country in real time as they patrol their communities.”
Season two of Live PD premieres on A&E on October 6th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Read more details below:
New York, NY – September 26, 2017 – A&E Network’s hit documentary series “Live PD,” the #1 unscripted crime series in 2017*, returns for season two on October 6. The new episodes, produced by Big Fish Entertainment, will air every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm-12am ET/PT.
Hosted by Dan Abrams with analysis from Tom Morris Jr., “Live PD” showcases the policing of America, following diverse police departments from across the country in real time as they patrol their communities. Using dash cams along with fixed rig and handheld cameras, the series captures the work of a varied mix of urban and rural police forces on a typical Friday and Saturday night. Abrams and Morris guide viewers over the three-hour timeslot giving insight to what audiences are seeing in real time. “Live PD” also features Sean “Sticks” Larson from the Tulsa Police Department Gang Unit, as well as law enforcement officers from the series who appear in-studio as guest analysts to provide additional commentary.
Among the law enforcement agencies participating in season two are the Richland County Sheriff’s Office (SC), the Jeffersonville Police Department (IN), the Utah Department of Public Safety, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (WA), the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (IL), the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (FL), and many more.
A&E recently announced a 100-episode order from Big Fish, taking the series to next summer.
“Live PD” is the top real-life unscripted crime series year-to-date and ranks as the top unscripted program this summer on cable with adults 25-54. Season one premieres of “Live PD” averaged 1.6 million total viewers in Live+7 viewing, with the series hitting high of 2.4 million total viewers on July 15. Viewership increased 136% from launch, and the series more than doubled the A&E year-ago time period.**
A&E experienced its sixth consecutive month of growth in August among total viewers, driven by the success of the original series “Live PD,” “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” “60 Days In” and “The Murder of Laci Peterson.” For the month of August, A&E ranked as the #5 network on ad-supported cable amongst adults 25-54; #6 for adults 18-49 and #9 with total viewers. Additionally, A&E is expected to earn audience growth in third quarter across all key adult demos, the second sequential quarter of improvement.***
“People across the country are hungry for transparency with law enforcement and ‘Live PD’ delivers on that promise. The series has truly resonated with our audience and we are thrilled to be returning in October for season two,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President & Head of Programming, A&E.
Added Big Fish Entertainment President, Dan Cesareo, “We’ve just scratched the surface of the type of access Live PD can provide. We’re excited to continue offering A&E’s audience a completely new and fresh viewing experience this season.”
“Live PD” is produced for A&E by Big Fish Entertainment. Executive producers for Big Fish Entertainment are Dan Cesareo, David Doss, George McTeague, Kara Kurcz and John Zito. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro and Sean Gottlieb. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for “Live PD.”
What do you think? Have you seen Live PD? Will you watch the new season?
Lets hope Sherriff Lamb replaces Kevin Lawrence… He makes the threesome complete…. Love that Cowboy hat..
I LOVE this show! And I love Dan Abrams and Tom Morris as hosts! Thank you, A&E! Keep it going! And thank you for the replay after the live show because I can still watch any of the live show I may have missed. Live Pd is by far one of the best, if not THE best, shows on TV.
Love this show I have learnt a lot from it also. Love trooper Todd Poole my Fav n keep up the great work officers
We want Arizona troopers back. They are the best out West.
I agree. We want the Arizona Troopers back who were in Maricopa County, AZ. Miss them. Will they be returning.
Love Live PD!! Please keep it running…So nice to see what really goes on …Keep up the great work!! Stay safe <3
Why do some of the Policemen talk down or belittle the suspects. They seem to get enjoyment out of harassing or embarrassing people. This seems to occur with the Jeffersonville. IN police.
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE LIVE PD IN DARLINGTON COUNTY SC…..
I enjoy watching Live PD. It would be nice if officers, K-9’s and cameras were in New England.
Where is Arizona Maricopa sheriff this year?? Miss them!! They were.good!!
Love this show please do not end it! Look forward to seeing officer Lawrence and Mastriani have not seen them in season 2 yet will they still be on?
I have watched the show never miss a show sometime I get into it to much an can’t do anything until it goes off. Good show.