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Court Cam
GenreDocumentary
Presented byDan Abrams[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes128+
Production
Executive producers
  • Dan Abrams
  • Paul Kaup
Running time24 minutes
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 2022, over 128 episodes have aired. The show has been renewed for sixth season which premiered in July 2023.[4]

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 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.[5]

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 Abrahms 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

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) ()TBATBA

Format

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, a

and judges remotely.

References

  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. ^ https://www.al.com/tv/2023/07/court-cam-season-6-premiere-how-to-watch-where-to-live-stream.html. Retrieved August 14, 2023. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ Banner, Adam (February 24, 2021). "Does A&E's 'Court Cam' Accurately Reflect American Courtrooms?". www.danabrams.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.