Production Begins for Season Five of MGM Television's PATERNITY COURT

Orion Television, a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., announced today that production will begin on the fifth season of LAUREN LAKE'S PATERNITY COURT in Atlanta, Ga., on April 4. The two-time Emmy-nominated courtroom series is Syndicated in 90% of the country, and features sharp-witted, no-nonsense 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 presiding judge and host, Lauren 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, creator and executive producer, Lauren Lake's Paternity Court. "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%.

Recent numbers show LAUREN LAKE'S PATERNITY COURT increased viewership in key metered markets, and in some instances doubled its lead-in share.

Lauren Lake's Paternity Court is an Emmy-nominated, nationally Syndicated 30-minute court show presided over by the sharp-witted Lake, who helps real people with real stories resolve paternity disputes by rendering incisive judgments using DNA evidence.

The show offers litigants the chance to resolve their differences, and make it through the emotionally charged moment of discovery, while offering heartfelt advice and counseling to help them integrate the outcome into their lives. The show is produced by 79th & York Entertainment and distributed by Orion TV Productions (Orion Television). David Armour is the creator and serves as executive producer.

For more information, please visit the official LAUREN LAKE'S PATERNITY COURT Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/PaternityCourt, and follow the show on Twitter, @PaternityCourt, using the hashtag #PaternityCourt, as well as on Instagram, @PaternityCourtTV.