A&E ANNOUNCES NEW NON-FICTION SERIES "K9 PD WITH BY JIM BELUSHI" SHOWCASING THE HIGH STAKES ACTIONS OF ELITE POLICE DOGS AND THEIR HANDLERS CAUGHT ON TAPE

GRIPPING NEW SERIES TO PREMIERE WITH BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES STARTING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 AT 9PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2026 - A&E's new non-fiction series "K9 PD with Jim Belushi" showcases intense moments caught on camera of officers and their K9 partners facing high-stakes calls, told through gripping footage from surveillance cameras, body and dash cams, drones and more. Actor and lifelong K9 advocate Jim Belushi returns to the world of heroic K9s - only this time, it's for real - serving as host of the series, which captures the courage, precision, and raw instinct behind one of law enforcement's most formidable partnerships. The new series will premiere on Wednesday, March 25 at 9pm ET/PT with back-to-back episodes airing weekly.

"I worked on the K-9 films, and I had the joy to do ride alongs with beautiful dogs and brave officers. I spent time at the K-9 academy training center. Through the barking and the slobbering, and the dogs' perception of me as a chew toy, I fell in love. I was hooked. The loyalty and the trust between these dogs and their handlers were magnificent. These animals, these dogs, are not just partners- they're protectors who save lives. They are family. K9 PD captures all their action on the job. The crime-stopping drama and the beauty of the relationships are just so moving. It's a fun show to be part of," said Jim Belushi.

"K9 PD with Jim Belushi" offers an up-close look at the extraordinary skill of K9 units as they confront high-stakes situations on the front lines every day. From emergency calls and foot pursuits to dangerous apprehensions, high-risk vehicle stops, and drug busts, each adrenaline-charged episode follows cases across the country where K9s are deployed. Guided by keen instincts, rigorous training, and unwavering discipline, these four-legged partners are indispensable to law enforcement in the pursuit of justice.

"K9 PD with Jim Belushi" is produced for A&E by Law & Crime with Karla Hidalgo, Dan Abrams, Rachel Stockman and Melody Shafir serving as executive producers. Jim Belushi serves as executive producer. Shelly Tatro and Sean Gottlieb serve as executive producers for A&E. A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights.

New series will be available next day On Demand and to stream on the A&E App and aetv.com

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