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Behind Bars (2010–2010) on Discovery

The answer: Concluded May 30, 2010.
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Network / streamer
Discovery
Premiered
February 25, 2010
Ended
May 30, 2010
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About Behind Bars

Behind Bars ended on May 30, 2010, on Discovery. The show aired its final episode after its first season concluded in May 2010.

Behind Bars was a documentary series that explored the uncompromising reality of prison life. Premiering in 2010, the series provided viewers with an unfiltered look into the daily routines and hidden worlds within some of the highest security prisons in the United States. Each episode offered a detailed account of life behind bars, focusing on the challenges faced by both inmates and prison staff, and revealing the often harsh and dangerous environment of these institutions.

The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode and consisted of a single season with six episodes, covering prisons such as Alaska's Spring Creek Correctional Center and Pendleton Correctional Facility.

Behind Bars episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
May 30, 2010 S1·E6 Indiana
May 23, 2010 S1·E5 Alaska
May 16, 2010 S1·E4 Kansas
February 25, 2010 S1·E1 Washington
February 25, 2010 S1·E3 Ohio
February 25, 2010 S1·E2 Tennessee