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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Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
Clayton County, Georgia
Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff.
Episode 4
Caddo Parish Correctional Center
Caddo 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.
Episode 5
Virginia Beach Correctional Center
The party never ends in Virginia Beach -- until you end up in jail.
Episode 6
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.
Episode 7
Butler County Jail
Highlights the Butler County Jail, specifically featuring Sheriff Richard K. Jones and his staff dealing with intense drug issues and inmate management.
Episode 8
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.
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