With two participants already inside the jail and three more entering, phase two will shatter expectations, open old wounds, and put everyone's safety in jeopardy.
In I-Pod, Jaclin begins to alienate the officers, inmates and her fellow participant, Stephanie, who decides to plot against her. Meanwhile, Zone 500 is raided for contraband after Alan's roommate makes a shank, and Matt is at odds with his roommate Lawrencein Zone 600, and fears he may have to fight him.
The participants toe the line between blowing their cover or going full inmate while trying to stay focused on their purpose in the midst of wild parties and difficult cellmates.
Stephanie uses drugs to bond with her fellow inmates; Jaclin's clothing line brings pink flare and positivity to the inmates, but causes problems with the officers.
Jaclin receives a target on her back when she attempts to help Stephanie switch rooms; Emmanuel finds trouble when he tries to break up a fight; a rumor about Andrew's sexuality puts him in harm's way.
Two participants struggle with the decision to leave the program early, while the others attempt to keep their wits as they finish the back half of their time in the Fulton County Jail.
Matt wrestles with the most devastating moment of his life; Jaclin regrets leaving the program; Alan gets a mysterious new cellmate; the inmates throw an unforgettable birthday party for Angele.
A participant gets removed from the program after intentionally breaking their cover with an inmate; Stephanie fears that Gabrielle will not keep a secret; Alan tries to buy meth.
After the most shocking finale in the program's history, all nine participants sit down with Journalist Soledad O'Brien and Colonel Mark Adger to discuss their experiences at the Fulton County Jail.
Six months after the completion of phase one of Colonel Mark Adger’s unprecedented program at the Fulton County Jail, the seven participants return to their everyday lives with new perspectives gained from their time behind bars.
