120 Hours Behind Bars

Delivering an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails over five days, where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.
Washington Parish Jail
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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
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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
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Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff.