Behind Bars: Rookie Year

S01E01 Is It Worth It?

Nothing can truly ready a rookie Corrections Officer for the intense physical challenges and emotional ups and downs of their inaugural year. At the Penitentiary of New Mexico (PNM), a cohort of new COs begins their journey. Zach faces his first instance of using force, while 19-year-old Tyler stumbles upon a shocking find. An unruly inmate pushes Carlos to his limits, and Ariel is determined to show everyone that she can succeed against the odds.