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Hard Time

A year-long journey into prison life unfolds in Season 3 of Hard Time, as the series delves into the stories of inmates serving time at two of Georgia's most notorious maximum-security facilities.

The third season of Hard Time delves into the daily struggles of inmates in two of Georgia's most notorious maximum-security prisons over the course of a year, offering an intimate look at their lives.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Breaking In

1. Breaking In

Aired: Jan 25, 2009

New recruits face a challenging 12-month journey as they learn to thrive in G...

Episode 2 The Ropes

2. The Ropes

Aired: Mar 2, 2009

Newcomers at Hays State Prison, a notorious Georgia facility, face the brutal...

Episode 3 Tools of Control

3. Tools of Control

Aired: Mar 9, 2009

A documentary by National Geographic chronicles a intense and violent struggl...

Episode 4 Changes Behind Bars

4. Changes Behind Bars

Aired: Mar 16, 2009

Women in a state correctional system undergo transformative journeys, manifes...

Episode 5 Breaking Point

5. Breaking Point

Aired: Mar 23, 2009

The next episode delves into the striking differences between the harsh reali...

Episode 6 Breakout

6. Breakout

Aired: Mar 30, 2009

Two escaped prisoners from Hays State Prison launch a frantic bid for freedom...

Info about Hard Time

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: National Geographic

Genres:Documentary