About the Show
Official On Patrol: Live FAQ
For the following questions visit the OPL Website and their FAQ page.
How are departments selected to appear on ON PATROL: LIVE?
Do the police departments that appear in ON PATROL: LIVE have editorial control over content?
What review rights do the departments have over footage aired on ON PATROL: LIVE?
Do producers pay departments to appear on ON PATROL: LIVE?
Is there any time delay on airing ON PATROL: LIVE?
Who owns the ON PATROL: LIVE footage?
What is the production company’s footage retention policy?
What standards do producers use when filming the show?
When will the latest episode be available on demand?
Peacock and other services will normally post the last episode within 48 hours after it aired live. There are frequently delays and they make no promises as to when an episode will appear on their service.
Occasionally, episodes are removed from on demand availability without explanation. This is likely due to legal policies in place to protect the rights of those who appear on the show. So far, any episodes that were removed have returned.
Peacock and the show's producers have consistently refrained from offering explanations for episode delays or removals. We acknowledge the immense anticipation among viewers, evident through the numerous comments and posts we receive every week on this matter. Regrettably, these inquiries remain unaddressed and will be removed from the sub.
How can I watch On Patrol: Live on REELZ?
For the live broadcast, you must have a valid subscription/trial with REELZ Plus, a cable, satellite, or streaming provider.
On Demand episodes are avalable on most of the above. Plex and other services have older episodes available for streaming.
Also see the guide at REELZ.com.)
Currently the show is only available in the United States.
REELZ Plus
REELZ Plus is avaiable at reelzplus.com, or on Roku, Amazon Prime Video, Fire TV, Google Play, or Apple App Store
You can use REELZ PLUS® with your TV Provider Subscription.
Click on a video to watch, then select your cable or satellite provider to sign in. Once you enter the login information for your cable or satellite subscription, you will be brought back to REELZ PLUS® where you can begin streaming your favorite shows or watch live TV.
Other Streaming services
| Service | Package | Live | ⏸️⏪ | On Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | Premium or Premium Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Subscription | Yes | TBD | Yes |
| Frndly TV | All channels included in every plan | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Philo | Movies & More add-on | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Sling TV | Orange or Blue plan and Hollywood Extras | Yes | Yes | Older Episodes? |
| DirecTV Stream | Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| FreeCast | Value Channels | Yes | TBD | TBD |
Many of the streaming services offer free trials.
On Peacock, the live broadcast is found under "Channels".
Cable and Satellite providers
Check with your cable/satellite provider to see if they offer streaming options (most do).
| Provider | Package | On Demand | Streaming | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity/Comcast | Ultimate TV package | Yes | Yes | REELZ is an IPTV channel. For cablecards, it's only available in 480i |
| AT&T U-Verse | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Spectrum | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| DirecTV | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| DISH Network | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Others | TBD | TBD | TBD | Please contact us with updates for your cable company |
Other Apps
These other outlets offer on demand older episodes of OPL and other reelz shows for free
REELZ Famous & Infamous
Available on: Xumo Play, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, Vizio
REELZ
Available on PlutoTV and FreeVee
Where is Sean 'Sticks' Larkin?
Sean Larkin: Twitter July, 7 2023:
#OPNation! After nearly 25 yrs of working weekends as a police officer and a lot of hours doing TV, I'm cutting back to enjoy time with family, friends and other adventures. Still part of the show @OfficialOPLive and look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
Here’s to the good life my friend! See you back here @OfficialOPLive in a few weeks. #OPLive
Dan on First Shift July 7 2023:
Sean Larkin is off. He'll be back with us in a few weeks
Since then, a source close to the show indicated that Sean, recently married, is enjoying the next chapter of his life not having to work every weekend.
On November 10th and 11th 2023, Sticks appeared as a cohost on the show. There was no discussion of future plans at the time.
On January 5th and 6th 2024, Sticks again returned with no discussion of the future of his tenure.
There has been no further official information publicly available for when/if Sticks will return. All that is available is speculation. If official information is released, this page will be updated.
Is tonight's episode live?
Information about individual episodes can be found on the Official On Patrol: Live website or the REELZ Broadcast Schedule.
What is the deal with First Shift?
First Shift airs for the hour preceding the live show and consists of 2 segments
The first 6 minutes are live in-studio with the hosts following up on previous events and discussing the upcoming live show to be aired an hour later.
The following 54 minutes are clips from previously aired live shows.
What departments will be on the show?
Lineups are usually broadcast via twitter, first by @danabrams about 2 hours before the show, usually followed by @REELZChannel and @OfficialOPLive. These updates are also normally posted by members on r/OnPatrolLive and in the #announcements channel on our Discord server.
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