I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks

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  • 2010
  • 2 Seasons

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks from Investigation Discovery is a thrilling reality TV series that follows the stories of real-life prisoners who have managed to escape from high-security prisons. The show explores the detailed accounts of their personal experiences, the strategies they used, and the challenges they had to overcome in order to break free from prison. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different prison break and vividly re-enacts the events of the escape. The show also features insights from the fugitives themselves, as they reflect on their actions and the consequences of their decisions. Additionally, the show interviews law enforcement officers, prison officials, and other relevant experts who offer their perspectives on each escape and discuss the measures put in place to prevent such events from happening again. I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks takes viewers on a captivating journey that explores the elaborate planning, execution, and aftermath of each prison break. The show also delves into the various motivations that prompt prisoners to plan and execute their escapes, including desperate bids for freedom, revenge, or simply the desire to see their loved ones again. The series features a diverse range of prison breaks, including those carried out by dangerous criminals, political prisoners, and everyday people serving time for minor offenses. Each episode is an adrenaline-fueled ride that grips viewers from start to finish, with the tension heightened as the escape artists face numerous obstacles, including brutal weather conditions, heavily-armed guards, and high-tech surveillance systems. One of the show's most compelling aspects is the way it captures the emotional journey of the escapees. Viewers get a glimpse into the psychology of prisoners who have had to survive in hostile environments and negotiate complex power dynamics with other inmates and prison staff. The show also reveals the emotional toll prison has on the inmates' families and friends, who anxiously await news of their loved one's escape and must navigate the challenges of life on the run. I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks is a fascinating exploration of what it takes to break out of a maximum-security prison and the risks involved in such an ill-fated endeavor. With its gripping re-enactments, expert interviews, and raw human drama, the show is a must-watch for anyone interested in true crime, prison culture, or the human psyche. Overall, I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks is a riveting TV series that offers an up-close and personal look at some of the most daring prison escapes of all time. From start to finish, the show is full of suspense, thrills and a raw sense of realism that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its unique mix of true crime and human drama, this series is sure to become a classic of the genre that will be enjoyed by viewers for years to come.

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Seasons
Love & Loyalty
12. Love & Loyalty
October 4, 2011
Billy Fitzmorris fakes an injury and runs from the hospital. And, violent offender Jay Sigler escapes from a prison in Miami with the help of his mother!
Love Behind Bars
11. Love Behind Bars
September 27, 2011
Cuban refuge, Orlando Boquete, 30, is serving 50 years in Florida's Glades Correctional Institution for attempted sexual battery and burglary that he vows he didn't commit. Teaming up with fellow inmate, George Wright, they risk everything to escape.
Gone to the Dogs
10. Gone to the Dogs
September 20, 2011
John Manard has no intention of serving his life sentence at the Lansing Correctional Facility. Manard pours on the charm and Young agrees to help him bust out.
Trooper Tragedy
9. Trooper Tragedy
September 13, 2011
Claude Eugene Dennis, 35, is serving 50 years to life in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary for three murders. Escaping the prison with armed robber Michael Lancaster, the duo standoff against state troopers with a bloody end.
A Fugitive Among Us
8. A Fugitive Among Us
September 6, 2011
Killers Sebastian Eccleston and Daniel Mitchem face a potentially fatal 70-foot drop to escape from a detention center in New Mexico. And, Linda Darby, who killed and torched her husband's body, escapes from an Indiana prison by jumping over a fence.
The Escapist
7. The Escapist
August 30, 2011
Kentucky armed robber, Anthony "Tony" Artrip, escapes from 3 high-security prisons as he is desperate to be with his daughter, soon after her holds up 35 banks at gunpoint. Police are frustrated that Artrip is able to stay one step ahead of the law enforcement.
The Torturer
6. The Torturer
August 23, 2011
Convicted killer Lee Knoch cuts his way out of prison and runs to freedom. At a Virginia jail, Christopher Glover, steals a key for his handcuffs and tries to vanish.
Lovelorn & Airborne
5. Lovelorn & Airborne
August 23, 2011
Anti-abortionist Clayton Waagner breaks out of Dewitt County Jail and wages war against abortion clinics across America. And, armed robber Jesse Glenn Smith persuades jailhouse groupie Joyce Maddox to hijack a helicopter and fly him to freedom.
Love on the Run
4. Love on the Run
August 16, 2011
Two consecutive successful prison escapes in September 2007 alert police across America. In Arizona, convicted killer Roy Townsend risks his life to reunite with his family. In Washington state, Roger Nordling escapes to Las Vegas with his girlfriend.
Runaway Chuck
3. Runaway Chuck
August 16, 2011
James Thomas, serving a life sentence for rape and murder, escapes from an Oklahoma prison. At the Harris County Jail, Charles Thompson, on death row for two murders, simply walks out the front doors.
The Poster Caper
2. The Poster Caper
August 10, 2011
At the Martin Treatment Center, sex offender Stephen Whitsett persuaded his friend to fly him to freedom. At the Union Country Jail in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, Otis Blunt and Jose Espinosa got their escape plan from a movie.
The Pact
1. The Pact
August 9, 2011
On March 16 2001, two convicted killers, William Davis and Douglas Gray, both serving life sentences in a Springtown, Oklahoma prison, use their privileged jobs making road signs in the workshop to plan their great escape.
Description

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks from Investigation Discovery is a thrilling reality TV series that follows the stories of real-life prisoners who have managed to escape from high-security prisons. The show explores the detailed accounts of their personal experiences, the strategies they used, and the challenges they had to overcome in order to break free from prison.

Each hour-long episode focuses on a different prison break and vividly re-enacts the events of the escape. The show also features insights from the fugitives themselves, as they reflect on their actions and the consequences of their decisions. Additionally, the show interviews law enforcement officers, prison officials, and other relevant experts who offer their perspectives on each escape and discuss the measures put in place to prevent such events from happening again.

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks takes viewers on a captivating journey that explores the elaborate planning, execution, and aftermath of each prison break. The show also delves into the various motivations that prompt prisoners to plan and execute their escapes, including desperate bids for freedom, revenge, or simply the desire to see their loved ones again.

The series features a diverse range of prison breaks, including those carried out by dangerous criminals, political prisoners, and everyday people serving time for minor offenses. Each episode is an adrenaline-fueled ride that grips viewers from start to finish, with the tension heightened as the escape artists face numerous obstacles, including brutal weather conditions, heavily-armed guards, and high-tech surveillance systems.

One of the show's most compelling aspects is the way it captures the emotional journey of the escapees. Viewers get a glimpse into the psychology of prisoners who have had to survive in hostile environments and negotiate complex power dynamics with other inmates and prison staff. The show also reveals the emotional toll prison has on the inmates' families and friends, who anxiously await news of their loved one's escape and must navigate the challenges of life on the run.

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks is a fascinating exploration of what it takes to break out of a maximum-security prison and the risks involved in such an ill-fated endeavor. With its gripping re-enactments, expert interviews, and raw human drama, the show is a must-watch for anyone interested in true crime, prison culture, or the human psyche.

Overall, I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks is a riveting TV series that offers an up-close and personal look at some of the most daring prison escapes of all time. From start to finish, the show is full of suspense, thrills and a raw sense of realism that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its unique mix of true crime and human drama, this series is sure to become a classic of the genre that will be enjoyed by viewers for years to come.

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (22 episodes). The series first aired on July 13, 2010.

Where to Watch I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks

I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks is available for streaming on the Investigation Discovery website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks on demand at Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    July 13, 2010