Series synopsis
Love After Lockup is an American reality television series that premiered on WE tv on January 11, 2018. It stars Lizzie Kommes, Scott Davey, Garrett Tanner and Jim Rathmann.
Couples finally meet their fiancé upon prison release. Once the bars are gone, will their love survive after lockup on the rocky road to the altar? Will the inmates ditch their mate as they face shocking "firsts", fights & family drama! Is it true love or just a con?
Premise
Couples finally meet their fiancé upon prison release. Once the bars are gone, will their love survive after lockup on the rocky road to the altar? Will the inmates ditch their mate as they face shocking "firsts", fights & family drama! Is it true love or just a con?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 306 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | October 19, 2018 | June 7, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 7 | January 11, 2018 | February 23, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 51 | December 7, 2018 | March 20, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 71 | July 17, 2020 | March 18, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 58 | March 4, 2022 | September 8, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 64 | September 15, 2023 | March 14, 2025 |
| Season 6 | 20 | March 21, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 18 | January 16, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Season 8 | 10 | May 29, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Our Story: Johnna & Garrett Johnna plans for a wedding after Garrett’s prison release, despite her dad’s doubts. Sexy reunion leads to a proposal, but a guys’ night causes a major blowup. At their elopement, Johnna shocks Garrett at the altar. |
October 19, 2018 |
| 2 |
Our Story: James & Alla James keeps ex-con Alla a secret from his family. Alla fears she may be pregnant. His friend fears her addiction habit might return and wreak havoc, leading to a shocking relapse. Alla finally faces James after rehab. |
October 26, 2018 |
| 3 | Our Story: Mary & Dom | November 2, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Felon To Fiancé Johnna plans wedding after Garrett's prison release, despite her dad's doubts. Andrea has a meltdown at her Mormon bridal shower! James' friend fears Alla's addiction past. Scott falls for hustler, Lizzie. |
January 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
New Warden In Town Garrett’s guys’ night spoils a sexy reunion; Johnna feels betrayed when she sees Garrett’s true colors; James rushes to Alla following her release; Andrea has second thoughts; Scott spends $20,000 on his inmate fiancee. |
January 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Meet the Parents Garrett’s guys’ night spoils a sexy reunion; Johnna feels betrayed when she sees Garrett’s true colors; James rushes to Alla following her release; Andrea has second thoughts; Scott spends $20,000 on his inmate fiancee. |
January 26, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Virgin & The Trick Clint plans to marry a prisoner he's never met; Caitlin keeps a mother of a secret from Matt; tensions flare when Scott meets his soon-to-be stepdaughter; Virgin Megan is secretly engaged to an inmate who's keeping a big secret of his own. |
December 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
The $12,000 Mistake Megan and Sarah plan to wed the same inmate, but Sarah has a secret; Scott waits for Lizzie's release, and tensions arise when he's joined by the daughter she hasn't seen in almost a decade; Caitlin is stopped by police at Matt's release. |
December 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
I Want This to Be Real Scott fears he's Lizzie's "trick" and has a major meltdown leading to their first fight; at Matt's release, Caitlin inspects her man; Michael's wife and girlfriend make plans to pick him up from prison. |
December 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stairway to Heaven John plans a pickup truck wedding. Scott moves 1,200 miles for a felon he’s never met. Jessica’s family opposes her marriage to a gang member. Shawn risks his 401k for an inmate. Shavel’s family thinks Quaylon is guilty until proven innocent. |
July 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
Bad at Being Good Bad at Being Good |
July 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
Date With Destinie Date with Destinie |
July 31, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Happily Ever After? Kevin can't escape his crazy ex. Indie defies the doubters and picks up Harry. Tayler feels caught between her sister and her lover. Lacey lays a trap for Antoine. Kaylah wants a $40,000 ring. Rick convinces his biker buddies he's found true love. |
March 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
P.O. Problems Harry gets a shocking call from his parole officer. Tayler meets Chance for the first time outside prison walls. Rick is blindsided about Raydean's release. Kaylah awaits Martel's release, but she's keeping a secret. Kevin's ex strikes again. |
March 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Don't Track Me Kevin has major doubts about Tiffany when she changes her release day plan; Rick discovers Raydean's surprising secret; Harry's revelation stuns his friend; Kaylah wants to track Martel; Chance clashes with Tayler's sister. |
March 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Born That Way Kerok walks free as a man but will his mom accept it? Asonta surprises Raneka. Melissa braces for battle with her mother-in-law. Brittney's daughter Gracie is caught in the middle; Sharae's marriage is a total charade. |
September 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Street Lies And P.I.s Raneka meets with a P.I. and discovers who "Auntie" really is. Will Sharae's type A personality be a deal breaker for Anthony? Melissa's dad and Louie's mother go head-to-head. Chelsea reveals an intimate secret. A wrench is thrown in Andy's plans. |
September 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
The 40k Felon Raneka gets a shocking call; Louie's mother Donna tightens her leash. Joynomi drops 40K on a convict she's never met. Britney & Kerok's first night brings them closer together; Brittney & Andy's pushes them apart. Mikey makes a promise to Chelsea. |
September 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Throuple Trouble Savannah and Bradly reunite; Brooke fears JK's ex might show up when he gets out. |
March 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Free My Man Quiana loses it when Damodrick's release goes left; Joey reunites with Michael. |
March 28, 2025 |
| 3 |
Fire & Gasoline Julius plots a meetup; Will plans a proposal to an inmate he's never met; Brooklyn's discovery. |
April 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love During Lockup: All Aboard The Hot Mess Express Emily tries to balance her courtesan career and her inmate boyfriend; Damond is torn between his love for Goddess, and his baby mother; Kayleigh struggles to support her incarcerated husband financially; Monique seeks love behind bar, again. |
January 16, 2026 |
| 2 |
Love During Lockup: 999 Years Emily's job put her and Justin's love on the line; Damond's torn love for Bonita & Goddess ignites wild desires; Ayesha questions Mikhael's freedom after learning he's sentenced to 999 years; Monique takes a shocking fall. |
January 23, 2026 |
| 3 |
Love During Lockup: Road Trips & Red Flags A dropped call with Emily & Justin signals more than just a bad connection; Monique's trip to the E.R has Titus furious; Ayesha's road trip to see Mikhael leads to more questions; Michael's mom grills Kayleigh about her debts & her mom. |
January 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Throuple Energy | May 29, 2026 |
| 2 | The Ex-Files | June 5, 2026 |
| 3 | My Ex's Cellmate | June 12, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WE tv |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 26, 2026 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |