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Violence often seems inevitable in prison; whether it stems from racial tension, or a dispute between cellmates, it's the job of Corcoran's officers to prevent attacks; in doing so, however, they put their own lives on the line.

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2008

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S1, EP2 "Prison Politics"
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S1, EP2 "Prison Politics"

Violence often seems inevitable in prison; whether it stems from racial tension, or a dispute between cellmates, it's the job of Corcoran's officers to prevent attacks; in doing so, however, they put their own lives on the line.

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S1, EP5 "Lockdown"
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S1, EP5 "Lockdown"

Inside Corcoran, survival is the number one priority for inmates and officers alike, whether it's inmates treading the dangerous waters of racial politics; or officers keeping themselves and the population safe by tracking down cell-made weapons.

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S1, EP6 "Road to Redemption"
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S1, EP6 "Road to Redemption"

Bad decisions have landed thousands of inmates in Corcoran; nce in prison, they've got two choices, do their time and go home or become even more destructive on the inside; the path they choose could determine the difference between life and death.

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The "Lockup" series goes behind prison walls, this time at Corcoran State Prison in California. Cameras capture a harsh look at life behind bars in one of the toughest prisons in the country.
Original Air Date: Aug 9, 2008
Genres: RealityDocuseriesTV Series
Rating: 13
Playback: HD
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