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Behind Bars: Rookie Year

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.

2015 7.5/10 community score 2 seasons · 19 episodes Canceled
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7 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
19
Status
Canceled

Latest aired episode

S2 E11

It's Personal

Aired 1h

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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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

2 season entries

  • Season 2

    11 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

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