Series synopsis
120 Hours Behind Bars is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on Discovery on January 19, 2026.
Over five intense days, 120 Hours Behind Bars delivers an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails -- where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.
Premise
Over five intense days, 120 Hours Behind Bars delivers an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails -- where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 19, 2026 | March 9, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 0 | July 13, 2026 | July 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Washington Parish Jail Over-capacity and on the brink, Louisiana's Washington Parish Jail is spiraling into chaos. The new sheriff struggles to bring stability and control while facing the mistakes of the past. |
January 19, 2026 |
| 2 |
Leake County Jail In rural Leake County, Mississippi, a small jail battles a big meth problem. With repeat offenders entering the jail daily, local law enforcement works to break the cycle. |
January 26, 2026 |
| 3 |
Clayton County, Georgia Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff. |
February 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay County Detention Center | July 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 9, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |