‘On Patrol: Live’ Renewed For 90-Episode Season 3 At Reelz

Reelz is sticking with On Patrol: Live.

The network has renewed the show a third season, comprising of another 90 episodes. Last year, the network similarly handed the series a 90-episode order, increased from 60 episodes in its first season.

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The show, which comes from Big Fish Entertainment’s crime and investigation label Half Moon Pictures, launched in July 2022.

On Patrol: Live follows live news-gathering protocols as its more than 50 cameras document in real time the everyday work of police officers on patrol.

It is hosted by Dan Abrams alongside and Deputy Sheriff Curtis.

Dan Cesareo, John Zito, Lucilla D’Agostino, Paul Gordon, Joe Venafro and Dan Abrams exec produce.

New episodes will air through January 2025.

It comes six months after the legal battle between Reelz, Big Fish Entertainment and A&E over the show looked to be heading to court. A judge denied Big Fish’s motion to dismiss a case brought by the cable networks group over whether On Patrol: Live was a “clone” of Live PD.

A&E canceled Live PD, which was produced by Big Fish, in June 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, and the Amazon/MGM-backed production company went on to produce On Patrol: Live, which became a ratings hit for Reelz.

“We are thrilled to renew the program for another year and to see viewers come together on Friday and Saturday nights as On Patrol: Live chronicles police on patrol in communities across America,” said Reelz CEO Stan E. Hubbard.

Dan Abrams added, “There would be no OPL without #OPNation – more than just a dedicated audience interested in the work of law enforcement, these engaged viewers often reach out to help with the show’s ‘Missing’ and ‘BOLO’ segments and they make real contributions in aiding communities and families. It’s one of the most gratifying parts of working on On Patrol: Live and we’re so glad the show will continue.”

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