The BEST episodes of Beyond Scared Straight season 6

Every episode of Beyond Scared Straight season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Beyond Scared Straight season 6!

Beyond Scared Straight is a new series executive produced by Arnold Shapiro and based on his Academy Award and multiple Emmy-Winning documentary "Scared Straight!," that will profile unique approaches to juvenile crime prevention in prisons around the U.S. "Scared Straight!" has become an iconic name and a cultural phenomenon over the years. The film made a huge impact - showcasing the radical and effective juvenile intervention program that took place in a New Jersey prison. Since they were created, both the prison program and the film have turned countless kids away from drugs, violence and crime. The power of the original "Scared Straight!" program has inspired dozens of inmate-run intervention programs in men's and women's prisons across the country; and this series will showcase several of them. Under the auspices of Arnold Shapiro, "Beyond Scared Straight" profiles the new approach to keeping today's kids from becoming tomorrow's convicts. Much like the original version of "Scared Straight!," these youthful offender programs put boys and girls of all ethnicities, ranging in age from 13-18, into intensive one-day in-prison sessions that show them the realities of life behind bars. However, in many dramatic ways, these 21st Century programs are very different from the original because today's youth needs a different approach. For current teens, city streets can be as dangerous as the life they believe exists behind bars. TV, film and music have glorified the gang and prison experience and the task of "scaring" teens is more complicated now than ever. As a result, inmates have had to adapt their methods - making them more a combination of intimidation, information and communication - and the results for the new program have proven to be equally effective. Each 60-minute episode of "Beyond Scared Straight" will focus on a different prison program in the U.S., following 4 -5 at-risk teens. Viewers will follow them as they attend the program, experience the

Last Updated: 4/27/2024Network: A&EStatus: Ended
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St. Clair County, Ill:  Precious Time
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7.90
10 votes

#1 - St. Clair County, Ill: Precious Time

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2014

A 19-year-old high-school sophomore breaks into home and hustles on the street; two teenage drug users join the residents of the St. Clair County Jail in Illinois.

Douglas County, Ga:  A Family's Loss
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7.79
14 votes

#2 - Douglas County, Ga: A Family's Loss

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2014

A teen trying to head down a better path meets a heartbreaking fate on the streets, inspiring family members left behind to live better lives.

Oklahoma County, Okla.:  Teen Father?
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7.75
12 votes

#3 - Oklahoma County, Okla.: Teen Father?

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2014

Two brothers and a sister on a rampage of crime and violence are separated after being admitted to an Oklahoma jail.

Fulton County, Ga.:  My Father the Inmate
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7.73
15 votes

#4 - Fulton County, Ga.: My Father the Inmate

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2014

A remorseless 17-year-old car thief finds his world crashing down when he learns his stepfather is in a Georgia jail.

Portsmouth County, Va.:  Without My Daddy
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7.57
14 votes

#5 - Portsmouth County, Va.: Without My Daddy

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2014

A 14-year-old girl and her younger half-sister act out violently in the slammer; two teenage brothers make different choices during their stint in a Virginia jail.

Western Tidewater, Va:  Family Ties
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7.55
11 votes

#6 - Western Tidewater, Va: Family Ties

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2014

Aggressive sisters Quaja and Quona are joined by their cousin Tay-Tay for an evening in a Virginia jail.

Dougherty County, Ga.:  Songs for Sandals
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7.46
13 votes

#7 - Dougherty County, Ga.: Songs for Sandals

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2014

A 12-year-old genius learns he isn't as smart as he imagines after he enters Georgia's Dougherty County Jail.

Chester County, S.C.
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7.42
12 votes

#8 - Chester County, S.C.

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/14/2014

A 15-year-old's world shatters when he sees his tough older brother wearing prison garb; a stoner takes a second tour of jail; deputies put the pressure on a baby-faced bully and a 19-year-old thief.