Women Behind Bars

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  • TV-14
  • 2008
  • 4 Seasons
  • 6.7  (195)

Women Behind Bars was a popular reality TV show that aired on WE tv for its first and only season in 2008. The show followed the daily lives of six female inmates housed in two Midwestern prisons. The women featured on the show came from diverse backgrounds and had varying charges, including drug-related offenses, assault, and murder. The six featured inmates were Ashley Crary, Kay Bess, Elizabeth Higgs, Renita Hill, Renee Patterson, and Tracy Shank.

Throughout the course of the show, viewers got an inside look at the realities of life behind bars for these women. From confronting the harsh prison environment to dealing with the loneliness and isolation of being away from their families, the show offered a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the struggles of incarceration.

In each episode, viewers were able to see the inmates navigate the daily challenges of prison life. This included everything from struggling to make ends meet financially to navigating complex social dynamics with other inmates.

One of the most compelling aspects of Women Behind Bars was the way in which it explored the psychological toll of long-term incarceration on the women featured on the show. Many of the inmates struggled with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, and the show highlighted the lack of resources available to them within the prison system to address these concerns.

Another major theme of the show was the impact of incarceration on the families of those behind bars. Throughout the series, viewers saw the inmates' loved ones struggle with the pain of separation and the challenges that come with trying to maintain relationships from a distance.

Despite the often-grim subject matter of the show, Women Behind Bars was also able to present moments of hope and resilience. Viewers were able to see the women band together to support one another through difficult times, as well as take steps towards personal growth and self-improvement while in prison.

Overall, Women Behind Bars was a powerful and emotional portrayal of life behind bars for women. By shining a light on the realities of incarceration and humanizing the women who are often written off as criminals, the show provided a unique and important perspective on an issue that is all too often ignored by mainstream media.

Women Behind Bars is a series that is currently running and has 4 seasons (48 episodes). The series first aired on March 4, 2008.

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Seasons
Confessions From Death Row
6. Confessions From Death Row
June 20, 2011
Jealousy and addiction drove Emilia and Patricia to commit the bloody and violent murders that landed them on Death Row.
Murder In Paradise
5. Murder In Paradise
June 20, 2011
Uncover how greed and passion led Jennifer, Tammy and Melissa to betray their men.
Fatal Attractions
4. Fatal Attractions
June 20, 2011
Tiffany, Brenda and Leah reveal how in a moment of passion they were driven to commit three violent murders.
Till Death Do Us Part
3. Till Death Do Us Part
June 20, 2011
Belynda, Julie and Cynthia reveal how the things they did for love landed them in prison
The Real Life Thelma and Louise
2. The Real Life Thelma and Louise
June 20, 2011
Bernadette and her lover make tabloid headlines when they lure men to their hotel rooms to rob them at gunpoint. Instead of filing for divorce, Leilani coerces her children to kill her husband.
Deadly Love Triangles
1. Deadly Love Triangles
June 14, 2011
Shiana, Tammy and Heather each find themselves tangled in toxic love triangles where the odd person out ends up murdered.
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Where to Watch Women Behind Bars
Women Behind Bars is available for streaming on the WE tv website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Women Behind Bars on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, FuboTV, Hoopla, Apple TV, Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Peacock and Plex.
  • Premiere Date
    March 4, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (195)