"60 Days In" offers an unprecedented look at life behind bars at Indiana's Clark County Jail as seven innocent volunteers are sent to live among its general population for 60 days without officers, fellow inmates, or staff knowing their secret.
When newly-elected Sheriff Jonathan W. Horton takes office and finds his jail in dire need of reform, he enlists the help of seven innocent civilians to go undercover
With five participants already embedded in the jail, one of them drops out as others give the distress signal, leaving the Sheriff and his team wondering if completing the 60 Days In program is even possible at this facility.
With multiple participants already tapped out and another breaking all the rules, the program at the Etowah County Detention Center is at risk of failure, forcing Sheriff Horton and Chief Peek to take drastic measures.
On Mother's Day, the women in the female pod are blindsided by a returning officer, while a new participant enters the men's pod in an attempt to save the program.
Following the events of Mother's Day, Ashley, Shanese and Jennifer struggle against demons of all kinds, while the men are challenged by new cellmates.
With only four participants left, the remaining men vie for status in the pod, but Ashley fears the female inmates know she's a police officer, forcing Sheriff Horton and Chief Peek to make a difficult decision.
Tony and Dennis try to get their hands on drugs, while Jennifer strives to save a troubled inmate. But will they have enough information for Sheriff Horton to fix his broken facility'.