Series · 2026 · Documentary
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.
2 seasons · 21 episodes

Episode 01
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 02
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 03
Clayton County, Georgia
Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff.

Episode 04
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 05
Virginia Beach Correctional Center
The party never ends in Virginia Beach -- until you end up in jail.

Episode 06
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 07
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 08
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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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.
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.
120 Hours Behind Bars has 2 seasons with 21 episodes in total.
120 Hours Behind Bars is currently in production and returning for new episodes.
120 Hours Behind Bars airs on Discovery.
120 Hours Behind Bars first aired on January 19, 2026.
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