Watch The Big House

TV-PG
2009
5 Seasons
6.2 (113)

The Big House is a television documentary which profiles some of the toughest prisons in the US. Paul Sorvino is the narrator of the show that takes you behind the walls of several different prisons around the world. This show will go into the lives of the inmates and staff as well as giving you a glimpse of the history of each prison. In one episode you will be taken to the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is where you will see all men and women that are sentenced to death. You will also find this is the starting point for male prisoners that have received sentences over 20 years. The Maze prison located near Belfast showcases several different incidents. These incidents range from human waste being smeared on the walls to IRA inmates refusing to wear uniforms. Each episode will bring you to a new prison. In each new prison you will find many different incidents being investigated and how each prison deals with the issues. You will watch and see the day to day operations of these prisons and how each prison handles what goes on behind the walls of the prison.

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Seasons

5 3 1

24. Leavenworth

January 29, 1998

Summary is not available.

9. Colorado State

July 16, 2003

Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado's first state prison in Canon City traces its roots to the days of frontier justice. It's housed heavyweight boxing contenders and cannibals, and endured a mass escape in 1947.

7. Maine State Prison

July 2, 2003

Opened in 1824, the original plan for Maine State Prison called for prisoners to remain in solitary confinement and darkness for the duration of their sentences.

Description

In one episode you will be taken to the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is where you will see all men and women that are sentenced to death. You will also find this is the starting point for male prisoners that have received sentences over 20 years. The Maze prison located near Belfast showcases several different incidents. These incidents range from human waste being smeared on the walls to IRA inmates refusing to wear uniforms.

Each episode will bring you to a new prison. In each new prison you will find many different incidents being investigated and how each prison deals with the issues. You will watch and see the day to day operations of these prisons and how each prison handles what goes on behind the walls of the prison.

The Big House is a series that is currently running and has 5 seasons (19 episodes). The series first aired on July 16, 2009.

Where to Watch The Big House

The Big House is available for streaming on the A&E website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Big House on demand at Apple TV.