Lockup 2005
What is Lockup?
"Lockup" is a documentary television series that explores various aspects of the United States prison system. The series provides an in-depth look at prison facilities across the country, offering a glimpse into the operations and daily life within these institutions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 238
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 4, 2005
- Last aired
- Feb 11, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MSNBC
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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"Lockup" is a documentary television series that explores various aspects of the United States prison system. The series provides an in-depth look at prison facilities across the country, offering a glimpse into the operations and daily life within these institutions. The show profiles notable inmates, highlighting their individual stories and circumstances. Additionally, "Lockup" covers incidents that occur within the prisons, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and complexities faced by correctional facilities. By focusing on the inner workings of the prison system, the series sheds light on the realities of incarceration and the individuals involved. Through its portrayal of the prison environment, "Lockup" offers a thought-provoking and informative look at the complexities of the United States penal system.
Should you watch it?
“An unflinching look inside U.S. prisons through real inmate stories and facility tours.”
- Offers rare access to prison life
- Profiles diverse correctional facilities
- Presents firsthand inmate perspectives
- May be disturbing for sensitive viewers
- Limited narrative structure
You're interested in criminal justice and prison reform.
Suitable for mature audiences due to strong language and violent content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Inside Riverbend Jun 4, 2005
- E2 Return to Valley State Jun 11, 2005
- E3 Return to Rikers Island Jun 18, 2005
- E4 Inside Utah State Prison Jun 25, 2005
- E5 Inside North Carolina Women's Prison Jul 2, 2005
- E6 Inside Kentucky State Penitentiary Jul 9, 2005
- E7 Inside Anamosa Jul 16, 2005
- E8 Return to Pelican Bay Jul 23, 2005
- E9 Return to Corcoran Nov 26, 2005
- E10 Inside Wabash Dec 3, 2005
- E11 Inside Miami-Dade Corrections Dec 10, 2005
- E12 Inside The Penitentiary of New Mexico Dec 17, 2005
- E13 Inside Elayn Hunt Prison Dec 31, 2005
- E14 The Inmate Diaries Jan 7, 2006
- E15 Inside Stateville Jan 14, 2006
- E16 Inside LA County Jail Jan 21, 2006
- E17 Inside Folsom Prison Jan 28, 2006
- E18 Inside San Quentin Feb 4, 2006
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Inside Kern Valley Jul 24, 2006
- E2 Inside Iowa State Penitentiary Aug 28, 2006
- E3 Inside Brushy Mountain Nov 27, 2006
- E4 Inside Holman Correctional Facility Dec 4, 2006
- E5 Inside Indiana State Prison Dec 11, 2006
- E6 Inside Spring Creek, Alaska Dec 18, 2006
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 San Quentin: Extended Stay - The Gang's All Here Sep 7, 2007
- E2 Extended Stay: Killing Time Sep 14, 2007
- E3 San Quentin: Extended Stay - The Conjugal Visit Sep 21, 2007
- E4 San Quentin: Extended Stay - Bad Boys, Bad Boys Sep 28, 2007
- E5 San Quentin: Extended Stay - Weapons 101 Oct 5, 2007
- E6 San Quentin: Extended Stay - Slammin' in the Slammer Oct 12, 2007
- E7 Holman: Extended Stay - He Takes No Prisoners Dec 10, 2007
- E8 Holman: Extended Stay - Locked Up Love Dec 11, 2007
- E9 Holman: Extended Stay - Snake and Fluffy Dec 12, 2007
- E10 Holman: Extended Stay - The Shakedown Dec 17, 2007
- E11 Holman: Extended Stay - Til Death Do Us Part Dec 18, 2007
- E12 Holman: Extended Stay - You Wanna Work Where? Dec 28, 2007
Season 4 · 28 episodes
- E1 Raw: Criminal Minds Jan 2, 2008
- E2 Raw: Hell in a Cell Feb 11, 2008
- E3 Raw: Violence Behind Bars Feb 18, 2008
- E4 Raw: Convict Code Feb 25, 2008
- E5 Raw: Ever Present Danger Jul 5, 2008
- E6 Raw: Prison Love Jul 12, 2008
- E7 Raw: The Daily Grind Jul 19, 2008
- E8 Raw: The Devil's Workshop Jul 26, 2008
- E9 Corcoran: Extended Stay - Love and Hate Aug 2, 2008
- E10 Corcoran: Extended Stay - Everyone Gets Got Aug 9, 2008
- E11 Corcoran: Extended Stay - Prison Politices Aug 16, 2008
- E12 Corcoran: Extended Stay - Hugs Not Drugs Aug 30, 2008
- E13 Corcoran: Extended Stay - Lockdown Sep 6, 2008
- E14 Corcoran: Extended Stay - Road to Redemption Sep 20, 2008
- E15 Raw: Inmates Gone Wild Oct 18, 2008
- E16 Raw: Americas Thoughest Jails Oct 25, 2008
- E17 Raw: Hard Time Nov 8, 2008
- E18 Raw: Friend or Foe Nov 22, 2008
- E19 New Mexico: Extended Stay - Taking a Hostage Nov 29, 2008
- E20 New Mexico: Extended Stay - Pros and Cons Dec 6, 2008
- E21 New Mexico: Extended Stay - Fight or Flight Dec 13, 2008
- E22 New Mexico: Extended Stay - Institutionalized Dec 20, 2008
- E23 New Mexico: Extended Stay - War Dec 27, 2008
- E24 New Mexico: Extended Stay - Get Out and Stay Out Dec 27, 2008
- E25 Raw: Killers Among Us Jan 1, 2009
- E26 Raw: Survival 101 Jan 1, 2009
- E27 Raw: Ganging Up May 16, 2009
- E28 Raw: Time to Kill May 23, 2009
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Indiana State Prison: Extended Stay - Old School Convicts May 25, 2009
- E2 Indiana State Prison: Extended Stay - Tipped Off May 30, 2009
- E3 Indiana State Prison: Extended Stay - Cutting Jun 6, 2009
- E4 Indiana State Prison: Extended Stay - For Better or For Worse Jun 13, 2009
- E5 Indiana State Prison: Extended Stay - Brotherhood Jun 20, 2009
- E6 Indiana State Prison: Extended Stay - Predator & Prey Jul 3, 2009
- E7 Limon Colorado: Extended Stay - There Goes The Neighborhood Nov 21, 2009
- E8 World Tour: Eastern Europe Nov 26, 2009
- E9 World Tour: Western Europ Nov 26, 2009
- E10 Limon Colorado: Extended Stay - Crackdown Nov 28, 2009
- E11 Limon Colorado: Extended Stay - The Hustle Dec 5, 2009
- E12 Limon Colorado: Extended Stay - Homecoming Nov 28, 2009
- E13 Limon Colorado: Extended Stay - Pain Dec 5, 2009
- E14 Limon Colorado: Extended Stay - Love Hurts Dec 12, 2009
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on real prisons?
Yes, the series features actual prison facilities across the United States.
Are the inmates real people?
Yes, all inmates and staff featured are real individuals from participating correctional institutions.
Does it show prison operations?
Yes, the show provides insight into daily prison routines and security procedures.
Is there a narrator?
The series uses a straightforward documentary style with minimal narration.
Are there different seasons or versions?
Multiple titles exist within the franchise including Lockup: Raw and Lockup: Extended Stay.