Court Cam
| Court Cam | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Presented by | Dan Abrams[1] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 227 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production companies | Law & Crime Productions Trifecta Entertainment & Media (syndication) |
| Original release | |
| Network | A&E |
| Release | December 5, 2019 – present |
Court Cam is an American documentary television series that airs on A&E. It is hosted by Dan Abrams. It first aired on December 5, 2019, with 8 episodes of the first season.[2][3]
The show also observes some court footages via archival footages from the late 20th century. As of 2023, over 200 episodes have aired. The show has been renewed for a seventh season which premiered in December 2023.[4] The show is also airing in broadcast syndication since September 11, 2023 and is distributed by Trifecta Entertainment & Media.[5]
Overview
[edit]The show is hosted by Dan Abrams, who observes and narrates camera footage to provide viewers a glimpse into a series of events in the courtroom. The show also describes the suspects' criminal charges and sentencing, depending on whether the defendant is either innocent or guilty. Additionally, various judges, lawyers, witnesses and victims are interviewed during the course of the show, including Emmy Award-winning reporter Rob Wolchek and veteran judge Vonda Evans.[6]
The show largely relies on usually unseen security camera footage from courthouses, police departments, and public buildings. Each segment of the show is narrated by Abrams in a play-by-play style and is sometimes followed-up by an interview with an involved party. Each segment depicts various intense incidents such as brawls, outbursts, shootouts, escapes, and heated exchanges.
Episodes
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Rank | Avg. viewers (millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||||
| 1 | 8 | December 8, 2019 | December 26, 2019 | 6 | 16.30 | |
| 2 | 10 | July 16, 2020 | August 27, 2020 | 5 | 14.37 | |
| 3 | 58 | December 2, 2020 | November 27, 2021 | 5 | 11.45 | |
| 4 | 76 | July 14, 2021 | March 26, 2022 | 12 | 9.45 | |
| 5 | 52 | March 30, 2022 | July 12, 2023 | TBA | TBA | |
| 6 | 23 | July 19, 2023 | December 13, 2023 | TBA | TBA | |
| 7 | TBA | December 20, 2023 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Format
[edit]When the show first aired in 2019, Abrams conducted interviews with guests in person. In the second season, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he interviews the witnesses, lawyers, and judges remotely.
References
[edit]- ^ Nakamura, Reid (October 24, 2019). "'Live PD' Host Dan Abrams Sets New Court Show 'Court Cam' at A&E – Watch Its Wild Teaser (Video)". www.thewrap.com. The Wrap. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (October 24, 2019). "A&E Network Premieres New Series COURT CAM on December 5". www.broadwayworld.con. Broadway World. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Get the Stories Behind Shocking Courtroom Footage: Court Cam Premieres Thursday on A&E". www.lawandcrime.com. Law and Crime Magazine. December 3, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Watch Court Cam Season 7 Online". A&E. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Syndication: What's new this fall – T Dog Media". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Banner, Adam (February 24, 2021). "Does A&E's 'Court Cam' Accurately Reflect American Courtrooms?". www.danabrams.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
External links
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- American English-language television shows
- Television shows set in the United States
- 2019 American television series debuts
- 2010s American documentary television series
- 2020s American documentary television series
- Television productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Television shows about the COVID-19 pandemic
- A&E (TV network) original programming