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Season 1 – 120 Hours Behind Bars

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Delivering an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails over five days, where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.
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120 Hours Behind Bars — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2026 Washington Parish Jail Over-capacity and on the brink, Louisiana's Washington Parish Jail is spiraling into chaos; the new sheriff struggles to bring stability and control while facing the mistakes of the past. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Leake County Jail In rural Leake County, Mississippi, a small jail battles a big meth problem; with repeat offenders entering the jail daily, local law enforcement works to break the cycle. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2026 Clayton County Jail Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2026 Caddo Parish Correctional Center Caddo Parish Correctional Center is struggling with a staffing shortage, the inmates outnumber the deputies by 180 to one; to ensure the safety of both inmates and staff alike, the Emergency Response Team springs into action. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 16, 2026 Virginia Beach Correctional Center Virginia Beach is a party town with a vibrant nightlife, making its Correctional Center one of the busiest city jails in the state. Here, some inmates arrive to go on vacation, then leave on probation -- and return on a violation. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 23, 2026 Bristol County Jail In Bristol County Jail, half of the cells don't lock. As changing demographics bring in more violent, gang-affiliated criminals, staff must manage a higher-risk population without the facility slipping into chaos. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 2, 2026 Butler County Jail Inside Butler County Jail, a six-term sheriff and his seasoned staff confront an unrelenting opioid crisis. As drugs flood the facility, officers work to dismantle the supply ring and maintain order. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 9, 2026 Washoe County Jail Inside one of Nevada's busiest jails, deputies battle a non-stop surge of arrests driven by Reno's 24/7 crime and a major trafficking corridor. With gangs entrenched inside, keeping rival groups apart becomes a daily fight for control. Details
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Season Info

Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 19, 2026