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{{Short description|Documentary courtroom series}}
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| image = Court Cam Logo.png
|genre = Documentary
| genre = Documentary
|presenter = [[Dan Abrams]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/live-pd-host-dan-abrams-new-court-show-court-cam-video/|title='Live PD' Host Dan Abrams Sets New Court Show 'Court Cam' at A&E – Watch Its Wild Teaser (Video)|last=Nakamura|first=Reid|date=October 24, 2019|publisher=The Wrap|website=www.thewrap.com|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref>
| presenter = [[Dan Abrams]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/live-pd-host-dan-abrams-new-court-show-court-cam-video/|title='Live PD' Host Dan Abrams Sets New Court Show 'Court Cam' at A&E – Watch Its Wild Teaser (Video)|last=Nakamura|first=Reid|date=October 24, 2019|publisher=The Wrap|website=www.thewrap.com|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref>
|country = [[United States]]
| country = [[United States]]
|language = English
| language = English
|num_seasons = 4
| num_seasons = 7
|num_episodes = 117
| num_episodes = 227
|runtime = 30 minutes
| runtime = 24 minutes
|executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
| company = Law & Crime Productions<br>[[Trifecta Entertainment & Media]] (syndication)
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
* Dan Abrams
* Dan Abrams
* Paul Kaup
* Paul Kaup
}}
}}
|channel = [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]
| channel = [[A&E (TV network)|A&E]]
|first_aired = {{start date|2019|12|5}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2019|12|5}}
|last_aired = present
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'''''Court Cam''''' is an American [[documentary television]] series that airs on [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]. It is hosted by [[Dan Abrams]]. It first aired on December 5, 2019, with 8 episodes of the first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/AE-Network-Premieres-New-Series-COURT-CAM-on-December-5-20191024|title=A&E Network Premieres New Series COURT CAM on December 5|last=Milligan|first=Kaitlin|date=October 24, 2019|publisher=Broadway World|website=www.broadwayworld.con|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lawandcrime.com/high-profile/get-the-stories-behind-shocking-courtroom-footage-court-cam-premieres-thursday-on-ae/|title=Get the Stories Behind Shocking Courtroom Footage: Court Cam Premieres Thursday on A&E|date=December 3, 2019|publisher=Law and Crime Magazine|website=www.lawandcrime.com|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref>
'''''Court Cam''''' is an American [[Television documentary|documentary television]] series that airs on [[A&E (TV network)|A&E]]. It is hosted by [[Dan Abrams]]. It first aired on December 5, 2019, with 8 episodes of the first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/AE-Network-Premieres-New-Series-COURT-CAM-on-December-5-20191024|title=A&E Network Premieres New Series COURT CAM on December 5|last=Milligan|first=Kaitlin|date=October 24, 2019|publisher=Broadway World|website=www.broadwayworld.con|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lawandcrime.com/high-profile/get-the-stories-behind-shocking-courtroom-footage-court-cam-premieres-thursday-on-ae/|title=Get the Stories Behind Shocking Courtroom Footage: Court Cam Premieres Thursday on A&E|date=December 3, 2019|publisher=Law and Crime Magazine|website=www.lawandcrime.com|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref>


The show also observes some court footages via archival footages from the late 20th century. As of 2021, over 117 episodes have aired. The show has been renewed for a fifth season.
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.<ref name="season7">{{cite web |title=Watch Court Cam Season 7 Online |url=https://www.aetv.com/shows/court-cam/season-7 |website=A&E |access-date=4 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The show is also airing in [[broadcast syndication]] since September 11, 2023 and is distributed by [[Trifecta Entertainment & Media]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Syndication: What's new this fall – T Dog Media |url=https://www.tdogmedia.com/2023/09/syndication-whats-new-this-fall.html |access-date=2024-03-28 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The show is hosted by [[Dan Abrams]], who observes on the surveillance camera to catch a glimpse of a series of events in the courtroom. The show also describes the suspects' criminal charge and sentencing, depending whether the defendant is either innocent or guilty. Additionally, various judges, witnesses and victims are interviewed during the course of the show, including [[Emmy Award|Emmy Award-winning]] reporter [[Rob Wolchek]] and veteran judge Vonda Evans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dan-abrams.com/is-dan-abrams-court-cam-realistic/|title=Does A&E's 'Court Cam' Accurately Reflect American Courtrooms?|last=Banner|first=Adam|date=February 24, 2021|website=www.danabrams.com|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref>
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|Emmy Award-winning]] reporter [[Rob Wolchek]] and veteran judge Vonda Evans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dan-abrams.com/is-dan-abrams-court-cam-realistic/|title=Does A&E's 'Court Cam' Accurately Reflect American Courtrooms?|last=Banner|first=Adam|date=February 24, 2021|website=www.danabrams.com|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}</ref>


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.
The show catches footages of physical altercations, heated outbursts, and disturbances in public places, such as courtrooms, stores and elsewhere, like when former child actor [[Peter Robbins (actor)|Peter Robbins]] was observed as an example of outbursts in the show.


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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| infoB4 = 9.45

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| end5 = {{End date|2023|7|12}}
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==Format==
==Format==
When the show first aired in 2019, Abrams had interviews with interviewees in person. In the second season, because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], he interviews the witnesses and judges remotely.
When the show first aired in 2019, Abrams conducted interviews with guests in person. In the second season, because of the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television in the United States|COVID-19 pandemic]], he interviews the witnesses, lawyers, and judges remotely.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.aetv.com/shows/court-cam ''Court Cam''] on [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]
* [https://www.aetv.com/shows/court-cam ''Court Cam''] on [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]
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* {{IMDb title|11210072}}



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Latest revision as of 03:57, 17 November 2024

Court Cam
GenreDocumentary
Presented byDan Abrams[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes227
Production
Executive producers
  • Dan Abrams
  • Paul Kaup
Running time24 minutes
Production companiesLaw & Crime Productions
Trifecta Entertainment & Media (syndication)
Original release
NetworkA&E
ReleaseDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05) –
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

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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

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankAvg. viewers
(millions)
First airedLast aired
18December 8, 2019 (2019-12-08)December 26, 2019 (2019-12-26)616.30
210July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)514.37
358December 2, 2020 (2020-12-02)November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)511.45
476July 14, 2021 (2021-07-14)March 26, 2022 (2022-03-26)129.45
552March 30, 2022 (2022-03-30)July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12)TBATBA
623July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19)December 13, 2023 (2023-12-13)TBATBA
7TBADecember 20, 2023 (2023-12-20)TBATBATBA

Format

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Watch Court Cam Season 7 Online". A&E. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Syndication: What's new this fall – T Dog Media". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  6. ^ Banner, Adam (February 24, 2021). "Does A&E's 'Court Cam' Accurately Reflect American Courtrooms?". www.danabrams.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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