Overview

• The series premiered Thursday, Aug. 21 at 10 p.m. ET on A&E, with new episodes set for Thursdays.
• At Hampden County Jail in Ludlow, a Sheriff Nick Cocchi-led initiative has relatives spend two nights behind bars to rebuild support and curb recidivism, forming a 10-family season.
• Psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere facilitates intensive sessions between inmates and loved ones during the jail stay.
• The premiere features Daryn and his stepfather Rick, who enters for 48 hours in a bid to reconnect without revealing outcomes.
• Cord-cutters can stream via services carrying A&E, including Philo’s 7-day trial, DirecTV’s 5-day trial, or Sling.