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?
Really really need Arizona back
Love my LIVE PD !!!!! Can’t wait fr Season 2
What I enjoy about A&E is; the true info of America is brought to light. There is so much untruth in the world today it is refreshing to see the real stories are being told without bias. I have found that the majority of my viewing experience is on A&E. Thanks for giving us a true perspective regarding the issues of our time in history. Keep up the good work.
Can’t wait for the return. Love the show and see what really happens on the streets.
I think it is a open window into what actually goes on in everytown America. Some citiziens criticize the show and either complain about it being in their town or flat out refuse to allow it to film feeling it casts a bad light on the city. No town is any better nor any worse than the next. We all have robberies, drugs, alcoholism and crime that our police departments handle on a daily basis. This show gives insight as to how the officers handle these problems and what they are actually dealing with. No one particular group is singled… Read more »
Yes. Can’t wait for season II. Great show, great hosts, great officers.
Awesome show , can’t wait for the new season to start, I love reruns too, best show on tv, keep them. Coming.
I have watch the show from day one and I am so please with this concept of capturing how our cities would be in the gutters without the people who police them. It’s not only the police that I see because it takes a lot of had working live crews to participate and make this show the success it is. I get some people are not interested in this kind of tv show because they all saw “Cops” and are jaded from that expierence. So don’t mind it when you capture a crime in action and I get to ask… Read more »
Live PD is our weekend habit, we try to not miss it. We love it!!! I learn reasons for actions that I have wondered about. Amazed at the # of people that think they do not have to comply and don’t have any ID with them. Best show on air.
My new, favorite show. A&E is doing some really great and innovative shows that aren’t just the same stories with different titles and narrators, it’s all new info. Love Leah Remini’s series too. Great job A&E.
LOVE LIVE PD. Will definitely be watching. My 10 year old grandson makes plans around these episodes, have given him a very positive attitude toward law enforcement. We live near Columbia, SC & they have provided “local” heroes for him. Thank you!
We have been waiting for 2nd season to start and we will be watching. My son is a Leo in North Alabama and I have learned a lot bout what he deals with on a daily basis.
Thank you A&E
I have watched the show a couple of times I really like it and I will be watching it again.
I LOVE Live PD and will definitely be watching the new season. My favorite agency is the Richland County SC Sheriff’s Dept. We faithfully watch every Friday and Saturday, it’s about our favorite show.
We have been waiting impatiently for season 2. We watch every week and it’s a favorite.