First Week In

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First Week In is a documentary TV show on The Discovery Channel which features interviews and overviews about the life of three recently arrested individuals in jail. Most of the inmates depicted in the show are in jail for their first time, earning the aptly named title. The events of the show take place over the course of 7 days, cycling between the three inmates as the show progresses. At the end of the show, there is an overview of what happened to the inmates after the events of the show.

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Production

Discovery

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Status

Ended

First Aired

January 9, 2012

Last Aired

February 6, 2012

Networks

Discovery

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Fresh Meat

Air date: 2012-01-09

In the series premiere, three first-time inmates incarcerated for crimes ranging from kidnapping and robbery to pimping and pandering must deal with the harsh realities of the most terrifying week of their life, their FIRST WEEK IN.

Rude Awakening

Air date: 2012-01-23

Three addicts ranging from alcoholics to a heroin user must not only deal with the realities of their first time in prison but also cope with drug withdrawal. They must learn the "rules" among inmates to avoid beatings for disrespecting the wrong

Once a Lawyer Now An Inmate

Air date: 2012-01-30

An attorney sees the other side of the law behind bars for Contempt of Court; a pre-med student risks his career by Driving Under the Influence; and a father takes a family fight too far when he is arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.