Brandon McMillan returns to ‘Lucky Dog’ on CBS

“Lucky Dog” is returning for a new season on CBS with original host Brandon McMillan. The following announcement was first posted on the show’s social media pages.

Hold onto your leashes Lucky Dog fans – the big news is out! Brandon McMillan is BACK and he’s reuniting with beloved furry friends in an all-new season of Lucky Dog. You won’t want to miss this! Lucky Dog: Reunions with Brandon McMillan premieres Saturday, October 7 on CBS WKND!

“Lucky Dog” draws more than 1.1 million total weekly viewers.  The show has helped to rescue, rehab, train and re-home more than 200 dogs.  McMillan, the animal trainer who began with the show for its 2013 debut and went on to host more than 180 episodes, will bring his special brand of charm and expertise back to the series.  For his earlier “Lucky Dog” work, McMillan was honored twice with the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children’s or Family Viewing Program.

For Season 11, McMillan returns to the “Lucky Dog” Ranch, where he’ll revisit some of the most heartwarming and illuminating episodes from his seven seasons as host. He’ll “watch along” with the audience as he re-lives his experience rescuing and training shelter dogs and pairing them with “forever” families.  At the end of each episode, McMillan will reunite with original families to find out how the adopted pets have made lasting impressions on each member.