First Week In is a documentary TV show on The Discovery Channel which features interviews and overviews about the life of three recently arrested individuals in jail. Most of the inmates depicted in the show are in jail for their first time, earning the aptly named title. The events of the show take place over the course of 7 days, cycling between the three inmates as the show progresses. At the end of the show, there is an overview of what happened to the inmates after the events of the show.
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Fresh MeatIn the series premiere, three first-time inmates incarcerated for crimes ranging from kidnapping and robbery to pimping and pandering must deal with the harsh realities of the most terrifying week of their life, their FIRST WEEK IN.11CC44minJan 9, 2012
2. Rude AwakeningThree addicts ranging from alcoholics to a heroin user must not only deal with the realities of their first time in prison but also cope with drug withdrawal. They must learn the "rules" among inmates to avoid beatings for disrespecting the wrong11CC44minJan 23, 2012- 3. Once a Lawyer Now An InmateAn attorney sees the other side of the law behind bars for Contempt of Court; a pre-med student risks his career by Driving Under the Influence; and a father takes a family fight too far when he is arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.11CC44minJan 30, 2012
4. Doing Hard TimeThree young men prepare to do hard time for crimes that include attempted murder and possession of a controlled substance.11CC44minJan 30, 2012
5. Stick With Your KindThree inmates adapt to prison life; one prisoner learns a hard lesson in trust while another is threatened for breaking jailhouse rules.11CC44minFeb 6, 2012
6. Cell Block ThreatsA Vietnam War veteran, a college student and a teenager try to adapt to prison life.11CC44minFeb 6, 2012
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First Week In
First Week In is a documentary TV show on The Discovery Channel which features interviews and overviews about the life of three recently arrested individuals in jail. Most of the inmates depicted in the show are in jail for their first time, earning the aptly named title. The events of the show take place over the course of 7 days, cycling between the three inmates as the show progresses. At the end of the show, there is an overview of what happened to the inmates after the events of the show.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Discovery
