ENDING 2024 AS #1 CABLE ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS, REELZ ORDERS 90 NEW EPISODES OF HIT DOCUMENTARY SERIES "ON PATROL: LIVE"

Network Also Picks Up Lead-In "On Patrol: First Shift," Renewing 360 Total Hours of Original "OPL" Programming

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Debuts on "OPL" Friday, Jan. 31

Show Also Sets Captain Tom Rizzo, of Howell Township Police Department in New Jersey, as a Full-Time Analyst, Alongside Host and EP Dan Abrams and a Rotating Panel of Experts

(Albuquerque, NM) - Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - REELZ today announced the fourth season of hit live documentary series On Patrol: Live, produced by Half Moon Pictures, ordering 90 new episodes (270 hours) and extending the show's run through January 2026. Building on OPL's success, the network also ordered 90 one-hour episodes of spin-off and "OPL" lead-in On Patrol: First Shift, representing a full annual renewal of 360 hours of original OPL content. The news comes as On Patrol: Live closes out 2024 as TV's #1 entertainment program on Friday and Saturday nights1.

Hosted by Dan Abrams, On Patrol: Live follows live news-gathering protocols as 50+ cameras in regions across the country document for viewers in real time the nightly work of law enforcement officers on patrol.

Beginning Friday, January 31, On Patrol: Live expands its footprint when it begins riding live with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, following its officers as they patrol the neon city, one of America's most visited destinations. LVMPD rounds out the series' current roster of police departments and sheriff's offices, which also includes Berkeley County Sheriff's Office (SC); Clayton County Sheriff's Office (GA); Daytona Beach Police Department (FL); Hazen Police Department (AR); Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (CA); Knox County Sheriff's Office (TN); Monroe Police Department (LA); and Richland County Sheriff's Department (SC).

On Patrol: Live airs live every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 12am ET on REELZ. On Patrol: First Shift airs prior to each live episode at 8pm ET, providing updates and perspective on previous episodes.

Additionally, Captain Tom Rizzo, with the Howell Township Police Department in New Jersey, has joined the show as a full-time analyst. With more than 20 years in law enforcement, Rizzo will be inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame this April, earning its 2025 Founders Award, "given to an officer who goes above and beyond in the line of duty and off." He sits alongside Abrams, as well as Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson of the Richland County Sheriff's Department in Columbia, South Carolina, and Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin, retired Tulsa Police Department lieutenant with more than 25 years of service, and a rotating panel of experts.

Together, the team offers insights and analysis as the show chronicles the work of officers live on the job on Friday and Saturday nights.

On Patrol: Live continues to defy expectations with an appeal that just keeps growing," said REELZ CEO Stan E. Hubbard. "From fans that have made OPL appointment viewing to our dedicated #OPNation community, the show has lifted REELZ at a time when all of television is undergoing unprecedented change. We are proud to continue bringing this incredible live series to our loyal viewers every Friday and Saturday night."

Added Host and Executive Producer Dan Abrams, "It is so gratifying to be part of On Patrol: Live and to show audiences all over the country, in real time, the work that officers do and the risks they take in serving their communities. I think we are seeing a renewed appreciation for local law enforcement and it's great that OPL can show the complexity of the job - whether it's intense or difficult encounters, quirky interactions or officers just helping out in unexpected ways. We don't know what any given Friday or Saturday night will bring, and we're thrilled to have our committed viewers along for the ride."

On Patrol: Live "Missing" Segments Help BAMFI and NCMEC Recover Children and Adults

In addition to chronicling the work of law enforcement in real time, On Patrol: Live features "Missing" segments that air in conjunction with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI). The show calls on the viewing public and OPL's very engaged and active social community, known as #OPNation, to reach out to NCMEC's and BAMFI's special hotlines, should they have any information related to the missing persons whose stories are highlighted on air. Segments are also shared via Twitter (@OfficialOPLive), Instagram (@officialoplive), TikTok (@onpatrolliveofficial) and Facebook (@ReelzOfficialOPLive). To date, On Patrol: Live has helped in the recovery of 35 missing people.

On Patrol: Live Delivered for REELZ in 2024:

· On Patrol: Live was the #1 entertainment program (A25-54) on Friday and Saturdays in 20242

· On average each month in 2024, 5.1 million people watched On Patrol: Live3

· Since its premiere in July 2022, On Patrol: Live has increased REELZ's primetime audience 292%4

On Patrol: Live is produced by Half Moon Pictures for REELZ. Executive Producers are Dan Cesareo, John Zito, Lucilla D'Agostino, Paul Gordon, Joe Venafro and Dan Abrams.

About REELZ - REAL LIVES. REAL STORIES. REAL CELEBRITIES.(R)

REELZ is a leading independent television network that is home to the hit original series On Patrol: Live that follows law enforcement officers live from a diverse mix of police departments and sheriff offices across America. REELZ original programming is focused on real people in revealing stories ranging from the critically acclaimed and award-winning The Kennedys to Autopsy: The Last Hours of... and the network is also home to true crime stories and law enforcement action including Gangsters: America's Most Wanted, COPS, COPS Reloaded and Jail that take place in real communities across America.

REELZ is available in more than 50 million homes on DIRECTV (238), DISH Network (299), Verizon FiOS TV (692HD), AT&T U-verse (799/1799HD) and Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum, Mediacom, Peacock, Philo, Freecast, DIRECTV Stream, Dish Sling and many other cable systems and major streaming services nationwide. Find REELZ in your area by visiting www.reelz.com. If REELZ is not available, or not in HD, on your cable, telco or streaming provider, we encourage viewers to call them and ask for it. Owned by Hubbard Media Group, REELZ is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM with national ad sales based in New York City with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles.

REELZ library programing is available in more than 30 million additional homes and growing via major streaming platforms such as Amazon Channels, Fire TV, Roku, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi, Samsung Smart TV+, Vizio, Crackle, Xumo, Redbox, FreeVee and Local Now.

As one of the last truly independent television networks remaining in today's media landscape REELZ has created the Independence Happens Here(R) website to help keep free thought and innovation alive by highlighting the importance of independent businesses. The website can be found at http://IndependenceHappensHere.com.

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1Adults 25-54 (Source: Nielsen, Live+SD, for shows that begin 9p-12midnight, 1/1-12/29/24)

2Nielsen, Live+SD, for shows that begin 9p-12midnight, 1/1-12/29/24

3Nielsen, L+7, OPL program, P2+, Jan-Dec 2024, 6-minute qualifier, all OPL telecasts

4Nielsen, Live+SD comparing "Pre-OPL Launch" (7/19-21 - 7/17/22) v "Since OPL Launch" (07/18/22-12/29/24)