Breaking Down the Bars
| Breaking Down the Bars | |
|---|---|
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Series title card | |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Presented by | Stephanie Covington |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Rasha Drachkovitch |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | 44 Blue Productions |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 720p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | October 13, 2011 – January 19, 2012 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Breaking Down the Bars is an American documentary television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The series debuted on February 15, 2011.[1]
Premise
The series follows a group of female prisoners during their time at the Rockville Correctional Facility with Dr. Stephanie Covington helping them with their journey to reach personal goals.[2]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "You're Not Here to Make Friends" | October 13, 2011 |
| Hannah is visited by her parents. Larretha finds herself in solitary confinement. Abbie arrives at the facility to start her 15 year sentence. | ||
| 2 | "The Recovery Process" | November 3, 2011 |
| Amanda tries to mend her relationship with her mother and Hannah reveals some shocking news to her parents. | ||
| 3 | "Walking a Fine Line" | November 10, 2011 |
| Tiffany achieves her GED. Nicole attempts to change a prison policy. Amanda writes a letter to her family back home. | ||
| 4 | "An Offender Mentality" | November 24, 2011 |
| Nicole gets early release. Lisa organizes her thoughts. Hannah ends up being caught in her lies. | ||
| 5 | "A Lot to Be Angry About" | January 5, 2012 |
| Michelle is hopeful that her mother will come for her graduation. Nicole looks for a job. Tiffany is shocked by her surprise guest. | ||
| 6 | "If I Had a Daughter in Here" | January 12, 2012 |
| Larretha's former coach comes to visit her. Amanda shares a song she composed dedicated to her mother. | ||
| 7 | "Beyond the Bars" | January 19, 2012 |
| Lisa is taken back when she is confronted by her dead husband's mother. Amanda gets caught spending time with her boyfriend. Tiffany succumbs to pressure. | ||
References
- ↑ "Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network Unveils Original Programming for Its January 1, 2011 Launch". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ↑ "OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces February Premieres of Two New Original Series "Searching For..." and "Breaking Down the Bars"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 15 December 2012.