Born Behind Bars

Season 1

"Born Behind Bars" goes inside the Wee Ones Program at the Indiana Women's Prison, following several inmates at various stages of the program as they navigate the volatile prison environment while raising their babies.

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10 Episodes

  • They Can Take Your Baby Away
    E1
    They Can Take Your Baby AwayA controversial prison nursery program at the Indiana Women's Prison allows a few select inmates to raise their babies behind bars; one slip-up on Wee One's Unit 7 can result in an inmate mother losing her child.
  • Gay for the Stay
    E2
    Gay for the StayAn inmate risks losing her daughter if she gets caught with her girlfriend, as prison relationships are strictly forbidden; another inmate gives birth to premature twins; and Officer Leath confronts an inmate who started a fight.
  • Drugs Is the Devil
    E3
    Drugs Is the DevilStephanie hopes for the early release that will enable her to bring her daughter home even though she hasn't completed her drug abuse treatment; inmate nanny Ruthanne desperately wants to reunite with the son she hasn't seen in a year, but strict visitation guidelines might make that impossible; and Unit 7 celebrates that baby Addison reaches her 1st birthday.
  • I Don't Want to See This Place Ever Again
    E4
    I Don't Want to See This Place Ever AgainStephanie finally has her day in court, hoping for the early release that will allow her to bring baby home. An inmate nanny risks getting kicked out the wee ones program because of her girlfriend. Taylor tries to convince prison officials to let her premature twins join her.
  • That Bitch Ate My Cake
    E5
    That Bitch Ate My CakeAfter Officer Leath cracks down, an inmate fears her daughter will be taken away. A new pregnant inmate enters the program and is immediately targeted by the mean girls who accuse her of stealing a radio.
  • Why Be Good?
    E6
    Why Be Good?Jeanie goes into premature labor and is rushed to the hospital. Brandi gets into trouble, and confronts the woman she thinks snitched on her. Stephanie's mother wants baby Abigail to come live with her, but Stephanie resists.
  • We Have An Emergency
    E7
    We Have An EmergencyA mother's worst nightmare occurs as Jeanie's son stops breathing during a routine doctor's visit. Maranda, who is fed up with being a nanny, moves out of the Wee Ones unit. Taylor sees her premature twins for the time since their birth.
  • Mommas Can Conquer The World
    E8
    Mommas Can Conquer The WorldBrandi struggles to get ready for her parole hearing and possible release. Three inmates vie for the new, highly coveted Nanny position, but a mean-girl clique has strong opinions on who should win. Donyell gives birth to a baby girl.
  • God's Got The Last Say
    E9
    God's Got The Last SayStakes run high as Brandi finally goes before a hostile parole board to plead her case. Two pregnant inmates apply for the Wee Ones program which has only one open spot. Maranda goes through a bitter breakup with her girlfriend.
  • Believe In Me
    E10
    Believe In MeBrandi wins parole, but life outside the prison walls is hard for her and daughter. Stephanie's family visits, and baby Abigail gets to meet her two big brothers for the first time.

 

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