Is 120 Hours Behind Bars coming back?
120 Hours Behind Bars (2026–present) — drama · crime on Discovery
About 120 Hours Behind Bars
120 Hours Behind Bars's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired on March 9, 2026, with its eighth episode of the first season. There is no scheduled date for a new season or episode at this time.
120 Hours Behind Bars was a documentary series that aired in 2026 on Discovery. It provided an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails, focusing on the challenges faced by officers and inmates over intense five-day periods. The series depicted overcrowded cellblocks, sudden violence, and the daily struggles within these correctional facilities.
Each episode ran approximately 60 minutes, offering viewers a raw perspective on the realities of incarceration in the United States during its debut year.
120 Hours Behind Bars episode schedule
1 upcoming · 10 aired . Next episode: August 3, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | S2·E3 | Suffolk County Correctional Facility |
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | S2·E2 | Tangipahoa Parish Jail |
| July 13, 2026 | S2·E1 | Clay County Detention Center |
| March 9, 2026 | S1·E8 | Washoe County Jail |
| March 2, 2026 | S1·E7 | Butler County Jail |
| February 23, 2026 | S1·E6 | Bristol County Jail |
| February 16, 2026 | S1·E5 | Virginia Beach Correctional |
| February 9, 2026 | S1·E4 | Caddo Parish Correctional Ctr. |
| February 2, 2026 | S1·E3 | Clayton County Jail |
| January 26, 2026 | S1·E2 | Leake County, Mississippi |
| January 19, 2026 | S1·E1 | Washington Parish Jail |
