‘Paternity Court’ Back In Session For Season 5

Production is set to begin Tuesday on the fifth season of Orion Television’s Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court in Atlanta, Ga. The two-time Emmy-nominated courtroom series is syndicated in 90% of the country, and features presiding judge Lauren Lake as she delivers DNA results and helps litigants navigate through the next phase of their lives.

“We will continue to unite families and provide much needed answers and closure for everyone involved in these emotional cases in our fifth season,” said Lake. “The power of a child to bring people together is extraordinary, and I look forward to providing a safe haven for families to come to terms with the new changes using the counseling and other follow-up resources we provide after each session.”

“We’re seeing ratings rise every year, which reflects our commitment to delivering dramatic cases that reveal the challenges facing so many families today,” said David Armour, the show’s creator and executive producer. “Atlanta has welcomed the talented team behind the show with open arms, and as we head into our fifth season we look forward to contributing to the community throughout production.”

Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court viewership continues to grow with the February 2017 sweep reflecting a 13% increase over year-ago time periods among households and a 16% increase among women 18-49. women 25-54 grew 3%. The show is produced by 79th & York Entertainment and distributed by Orion TV Productions.