Over five intense days, 120 Hours Behind Bars delivers an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails -- where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.
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8 episodes
- 1. Washington Parish JailOver-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.CC42minJan 19, 2026
- 2. Leake County JailIn 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.CC42minJan 26, 2026
- 3. Clayton County, GeorgiaBehind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff.CC42minFeb 2, 2026
- 4. Caddo Parish Correctional CenterCaddo Parish Correctional Center is struggling with a staffing shortage -- the inmates outnumber the deputies by 180 to 1. To ensure the safety of both inmates and staff alike, the Emergency Response Team springs into action.CC42minFeb 9, 2026
- 5. Virginia Beach Correctional CenterThe party never ends in Virginia Beach -- until you end up in jail.CC42minFeb 16, 2026
- 6. Bristol County JailIn 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.CC42minFeb 23, 2026
- 7. Butler County JailHighlights the Butler County Jail, specifically featuring Sheriff Richard K. Jones and his staff dealing with intense drug issues and inmate management.CC42minMar 2, 2026
- 8. Washoe County JailInside 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.CCMar 9, 2026
120 Hours Behind Bars
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Over five intense days, 120 Hours Behind Bars delivers an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails -- where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.
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- Discovery
