A&E’s ‘Live PD’ Sets Series Ratings Record

By Jessika Walsten
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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A&E’s unscripted seriesLive PDdrew a record 2.1 million viewers this past Saturday, July 15, network officials said.

The series, which follows police departments from across the country patrolling their communities, also drew 1 million viewers among adults 25-54 and 871,000 in the adult 18-49 demo, said the network.

Related: A&E Orders 100 More ‘Live PD’ Episodes

Overall,Live PDhas posted a 152% ratings growth in total viewers since launching in Oct. 2016, becoming the most watched unscripted crime series on cable, according to A&E. The series airs on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Jessika Walsten
Jessika Walsten

Jessika is content engagement director of Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV. She has been with the brands in various roles since 2013. In her current role, she works primarily behind the screen, keeping an eye on the website and fixing any site bugs. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects for NextTV, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.