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Love After Lockup 2018

★ 7.9/10 · 23 votes TV-14 Reality 7 seasons · 286 eps Returning Series
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What is Love After Lockup?

The reality television series "Love After Lockup" follows the lives of couples who have fallen in love with individuals who were previously incarcerated. The show documents the challenges these couples face as they navigate their relationships after the inmates are released from prison.

Type
TV series
Year
2018
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
286
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Jan 11, 2018
Last aired
Jun 26, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
WE tv
Genres
Reality
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Overview

The reality television series "Love After Lockup" follows the lives of couples who have fallen in love with individuals who were previously incarcerated. The show documents the challenges these couples face as they navigate their relationships after the inmates are released from prison. The series explores the "firsts", fights, and family drama that these couples encounter as they build their lives together. The show raises questions about whether the love between these couples is genuine or if it is a result of a "con".

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Should you watch it?

“Former inmates reunite with their fiancés and test love outside prison walls”

Reasons to watch
  • real-life post‑incarceration romance
  • unpredictable emotional confrontations
  • insight into family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • TV‑14 rating includes mature conflict
  • reality format may feel staged

Watch it if you’re curious about how love endures after prison release.

The series carries a TV‑14 rating, featuring mature relationship drama and occasional heated arguments.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 51 episodes
Season 3 · 71 episodes
Season 4 · 58 episodes
Season 5 · 64 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Love After Lockup?

The show follows couples who meet their fiancés after the partner’s release from prison and documents their attempts to build a lasting relationship.

When did Love After Lockup first air?

It premiered in 2018.

Which network broadcasts the series?

It airs on WE TV.

What genre does the series belong to?

It is a reality television series.

Is the series scripted?

The series presents real people and situations, typical of reality TV, without scripted drama.