120 Hours Behind Bars 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- January 19, 2026
- Last Aired
- July 12, 2026
- Format
- 2 seasons · 9 eps
- Network
- Discovery
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel
What is 120 Hours Behind Bars?
120 Hours Behind Bars is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary, Reality.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 9
- First aired
- Jan 19, 2026
- Last aired
- Jul 12, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Discovery
- Genres
- Documentary, Reality
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 9 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Discovery
Where to watch in United States
Stream
Discovery +Stream
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Philo
Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 9 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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120 Hours Behind Bars is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary, Reality. Produced and broadcast by Discovery. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 2 seasons and 9 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Step inside America's toughest jails for an unfiltered five-day look at life behind bars.”
- Provides an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails
- Explores high-stakes environments where violence erupts without warning
- Depicts intense and potentially unsettling environments
- Focuses on overcrowded and outnumbered conditions
Watch it if you want an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails over five intense days.
The program contains intense depictions of jail environments where violence may erupt without warning.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Washington Parish Jail Mytharc Jan 19, 2026
- E2 Leake County Jail Core Jan 26, 2026
- E3 Clayton County, Georgia Core Feb 2, 2026
- E4 Caddo Parish Correctional Center Core Feb 9, 2026
- E5 Virginia Beach Correctional Center Core Feb 16, 2026
- E6 Bristol County Jail Core Feb 23, 2026
- E7 Butler County Jail Mytharc Mar 2, 2026
- E8 Washoe County Jail Mytharc Mar 9, 2026
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Clay County Detention Center Mytharc Jul 12, 2026
- E2 Tangipahoa Parish Jail Core Jul 19, 2026
- E3 Suffolk County Correctional Facility Core Aug 3, 2026
- E4 Wood County Jail Core Aug 10, 2026
- E5 San Francisco County Jail Core Aug 17, 2026
- E6 Flagler County Jail Core Aug 24, 2026
- E7 Anderson County Jail Core Aug 30, 2026
- E8 San Joaquin County Jail Core Sep 6, 2026
- E9 Indian River County Jail Core Sep 13, 2026
- E10 Utah County Jail Core Sep 20, 2026
- E11 Tennessee Dyer County Jail Core Sep 27, 2026
- E12 Loudoun County Adult Detention Center Mytharc Oct 4, 2026
- E13 Rogers County Jail Mytharc Oct 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When was 120 Hours Behind Bars released?
It was released in 2026.
What genres is the show classified under?
It is classified under documentary and reality.
How long does the documentary take place over?
It takes place over five intense days.
What is the primary setting of the show?
The show is set inside America's toughest jails.
What are some of the conditions highlighted in the jails?
The jails feature overcrowded cellblocks, outnumbered officers, and the constant threat of sudden violence.
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