A&E; Network presents "Behind Bars: Rookie Year," a new original docuseries following novice correctional officers as they begin their careers inside the walls of one of the most perilous prisons in America, the Penitentiary of New Mexico. '"Behind Bars: Rookie Year" premieres Thursday, August 6 at 10PM ET/PT on A&E.;
Episode Info
Despite efforts to keep the prison clean, narcotics always find their way into the prison; Francisco suspects an inmate is high; Andrew takes inmates on a high-risk work detail outside of the prison; Bruce struggles with high expectations.
Zach investigates a fight; Keith deals with unstable and violent inmates; Ariel wrestles with the uncertainty of the job; PNM's tragic past acts as both a haunting reminder and a catalyst for change.