Have you ever watched "Cops" and thought to yourself, "Man, you know what would make this a whole lot sweeter? Steven Seagal." If so, then A&E has the show for you: "Steven Seagal: Lawman." The reality program follows the former action movie star in his other life as a deputy in the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office.

The show claims that Seagal has been working for the office for almost 20 years, which I buy about as much as I bought the plot of "Under Siege 2." Sure, Seagal probably had an honorary badge, but are we to believe that Seagal was out riding patrols on his nights off from filming "Marked For Death?" I don’t think so.

Regardless, he's along for the ride now. In Lawman, we see him offering target practice assistance to fellow policeman, teaching young cadets how to use aikido to subdue a suspect and riding around in police cars pointing out suspicious activity on the street.

Of course, the most enjoyable part of the show is when they actually have to get out and chase a suspect. The cameras strategically make sure to show you as little of Seagal's pursuit as possible, because quite frankly I'm not sure the martial arts master could outrun Mr. Magoo at this point.

In general, Seagal hangs back while other people apprehend, offering some sage wisdom to the suspected perps along the way. The whole thing is absurd, but then again, no more absurd than "Hard To Kill." Seagal seeing himself as some sort of Zen master/deputy sheriff gets old quick, as do his fellow officers who constantly compliment him for all the amazing things he does.

One thing that never gets old, though, is when suspects on the street recognize Seagal, often while being hauled off to jail. They don’t know quite to make of being arrested by the dude who was once married to Kelly LeBrock. All in all, "Steven Seagal: Lawman" may not be arresting television, but it is hilarious in a completely unintentional way.