Seasons & episodes

A jail inmate tosses chairs at a young troublemaker; a 16-year-old boozer has a sobering experience at a funeral home; a surprise witness in the courtroom threatens a teen's freedom.

Small crimes threaten the light bond between two brothers; the teens visit an "alternative lifestyle" ward.

A teenage football star's drug use and violent ways threaten his dreams of a career in law enforcement; a police officer's son believes that he is above the law; a hulking teen troublemaker meets his match.

Young brothers are separated soon after entering the St. Clair County Jail in Illinois; a stoner learns the pursuit of weed could land him among hardened criminals; a tough teen meets a meaner gang member behind bars.

A cocky thief, a pint-sized stoner, a violent ne'er-do-well and a serial shoplifter are placed in Georgia's Dougherty County Jail to experience the reality of life behind bars.

In Virginia, chaos takes over and officers spring into action when aggressive sisters Quaja and Quona and their cousin Tay-Tay are told they will be staying in jail overnight.

Following the jail tour, the streets sadly takes the life of of a teen trying to head down a better path.

A 15-year-old's world shatters when he sees his tough older brother wearing prison garb; a stoner takes a second tour of jail; deputies put the pressure on a baby-faced bully and a 19-year-old thief.

A 19-year-old high-school sophomore breaks into home and hustles on the street; two teenage drug users join the residents of the St. Clair County Jail in Illinois.

A 14-year-old girl and her younger half-sister act out violently in the slammer; two teenage brothers make different choices during their stint in a Virginia jail.

Two brothers and a sister on a rampage of crime and violence are separated after being admitted to an Oklahoma jail.

A 12-year-old genius learns he isn't as smart as he imagines after he enters Georgia's Dougherty County Jail.

A remorseless 17-year-old car thief finds his world crashing down when he learns his stepfather is in a Georgia jail.

A stint in jail tests the loyalty of two close-knit sisters; a teenage thief follows in the footsteps of his younger brother.

A larcenous teen uses a Taser on her enemies; cameras capture a young brawler's humiliating defeat; a loudmouth threatens to kill her teacher; a spoiled brat shoplifts and plays hooky.

A 14-year-old from San Bernardino, Calif., who hangs out with hang members spends a memorable day behind bars.

A violent 15-year-old fighter gets socked by reality after an unexpected jailhouse encounter with a relative.

A combative Georgia teenager lies to a judge and is ordered to spend some time in the Douglas County Jail.

A 13-year-old arsonist schemes to assault members of a rival gang, but his criminal plans change after he squeals on a larcenous convict.

Violent sisters from Oklahoma City visit a prison in the Season 8 premiere.

A 14-year-old girl visits a prison in Virginia, where her mother is incarcerated.

An abusive 16-year-old rapper visits a prison in South Carolina.

A violent 15-year-old boy visits a prison in Georgia.

A 16-year-old South Carolina rapper challenges the power of prison deputies, who then team up to teach the disrespectful teen a new tune.