Behind Bars: Rookie Year

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Series 2

1. A New Threat

New rookies hit the line in New Mexico's prison system, where violence is at an all-time high and the notorious SNM gang has declared war on all COs.

2. Fear

Young rookies must face their fears while working with violent convicts and gang members.

3. Predator vs Prey

The rookies must find ways to assert their authority or risk being preyed upon by predatory inmates. Ariel is nervous about supervising a death-row inmate on tier time.

4. Survival of the Fittest

Only the strong survive in prison, both inmate and officer alike. Purto and D'Angelo clash with antagonistic inmates.

5. Boiling Point

Working in corrections tests patience and courage every day, and its beginning to take a toll on the rookies.

6. Mind Games

For rookies, the mental game in prison can be even more challenging than the physical one. D'Angelo is frustrated when he has trouble catching inmates in his unit.

7. No Room For Error

Violence against New Mexico law enforcement is on the rise, and even the smallest mistake can become devastating.

8. Building the Case

The department's case against the prison gangs is building and the rookies must learn to find evidence that will take them down for good.

9. The Ones That Make It

After a few months on the job, some rookies are finding their footing as officers while others are starting to fall behind. Lilly works control in an SNM pod.

10. Zero to 100

Violent attacks are on the rise in the prison, and things can can go from zero to 100 in a heartbeat. Rookie COs must be vigilant at all times to prevent a disaster.

11. It's Personal

The administration steps up efforts to take down the SNM gang as violence continues to rise in the prison.

12. The Takedown

The war against the SNM reaches its climax and the rookies help put the final nail in the gang's coffin. Purto takes part in a surprise raid on SNM leaders.