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120 Hours Behind Bars

★8.0 2026 2 Seasons TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 21 episodes

Washington Parish Jail

Episode 01

Washington Parish Jail

Jan 19, 2026 · 42 min

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.

Leake County Jail

Episode 02

Leake County Jail

Jan 26, 2026 · 42 min

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.

Clayton County, Georgia

Episode 03

Clayton County, Georgia

Feb 2, 2026 · 42 min

Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff.

Caddo Parish Correctional Center

Episode 04

Caddo Parish Correctional Center

Feb 9, 2026 · 42 min

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.

Virginia Beach Correctional Center

Episode 05

Virginia Beach Correctional Center

Feb 16, 2026 · 42 min

The party never ends in Virginia Beach -- until you end up in jail.

Bristol County Jail

Episode 06

Bristol County Jail

Feb 23, 2026 · 42 min

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.

Butler County Jail

Episode 07

Butler County Jail

Mar 2, 2026 · 42 min

Highlights the Butler County Jail, specifically featuring Sheriff Richard K. Jones and his staff dealing with intense drug issues and inmate management.

Washoe County Jail

Episode 08

Washoe County Jail

Mar 9, 2026

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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

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Synopsis

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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Where to watch 120 Hours Behind Bars

120 Hours Behind Bars is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 2 seasons and 21 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does 120 Hours Behind Bars have?

120 Hours Behind Bars has 2 seasons with 21 episodes in total.

Is 120 Hours Behind Bars still on the air?

120 Hours Behind Bars is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs 120 Hours Behind Bars?

120 Hours Behind Bars airs on Discovery.

When did 120 Hours Behind Bars first air?

120 Hours Behind Bars first aired on January 19, 2026.

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