Series synopsis
Happy Jail is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on August 14, 2019. It ended on August 14, 2019.
The jail in the Philippines made famous for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict which causes some controversy
Premise
The jail in the Philippines made famous for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict which causes some controversy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | August 14, 2019 | August 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Happy Jail for Happy Inmates The inmates of a Philippine jail make a world-famous viral dance video but controversy erupts when former inmate Marco Toral is placed in charge. |
August 14, 2019 |
| 2 |
Everybody Needs a Second Chance Toral takes the law into his own hands when his TV is stolen. An infamous drug gang leader arrives at the jail, leading to fears for his safety. |
August 14, 2019 |
| 3 |
I Dream As the jail's population swells and critics charge that drugs are traded inside its walls, Toral cracks down. Inmates prepare for family visitation. |
August 14, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 14, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 14, 2019 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | ended |