Behind Bars: Rookie Year
Series Overview
An original docuseries following novice correctional officers as they begin their careers inside the walks of one of the most perilous prisons in America, the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
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2 Seasons • 19 Episodes
60 min per episode
2015 – 2016
Premiered: 06/08/2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 11: “It's Personal”
The administration steps up efforts to take down the SNM gang as violence is still rising in the prison. Israel and Purto shakedown cells of of high level SNM gang leaders and find out Purto's life may be in jeopardy. A leader of the SNM gang tells his story. Mangin and Cordova hit their 1 year anniversary as COs and witness a violent SNM gang fight. Chaz is beginning to come into his own as a correctional officer.
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Behind Bars: Rookie Year about?
An original docuseries following novice correctional officers as they begin their careers inside the walks of one of the most perilous prisons in America, the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
How many seasons does Behind Bars: Rookie Year have?
Behind Bars: Rookie Year comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
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