Ep 5. General Population

In the fifth episode of the seventh season of the hit show, 60 Days In, entitled General Population, viewers are treated to an up close and personal look at what life is like inside one of America's most dangerous jails. This episode is particularly poignant as it takes us inside general population where the stakes are higher and the danger is more prevalent.

The show is centered around a unique premise. The producers recruit ordinary people to go undercover as inmates inside jail, in an effort to expose any corruption or illicit behavior by the guards and fellow inmates. In this episode, the recruits are tasked with navigating the general population section of the facility.

Viewers are introduced to the newest recruits, who have recently gone through the intake process and are now being processed into the general population. They include people of various backgrounds and experiences, all of whom have come together for the same purpose: to survive in jail.

As the new arrivals are escorted into the cells, they quickly learn that surviving general population is all about finding an alliance. But even that can be difficult when trust is not easily earned, and the stakes are high. Jail politics are on full display in this episode, as the recruits are forced to navigate the intricate relationships between inmates, and the power dynamics that come with it.

As the days pass, the recruits find themselves subjected to relentless attacks from fellow inmates, physical and verbal abuse, and constantly being tested. One of the most interesting aspects of this episode is seeing the way that the recruits respond to these harsh conditions.

Viewers are treated to an in-depth exploration of the psychological tolls of being incarcerated, particularly in the general population. Recruits are subjected to harsh realities about the criminal justice system, and they are forced to confront the ugly truth of life inside jail.

Throughout the episode, the recruits are monitored by the producers who closely monitor their movements and provide them with advice and guidance to help them navigate the often dangerous and complex dynamics of general population. Viewers are given an insight into the lengths the recruits must go to avoid detection, all while trying to stay true to themselves and their personal sense of justice.

As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left with a sense of unease about the system of incarceration. The recruits' experiences reveal just how difficult it is to survive inside these facilities, and their struggles are an indictment of the criminal justice system that creates them.

Overall, this episode of 60 Days In is both eye-opening and thought-provoking. It provides a unique window into the lives of those incarcerated and the challenges they face every day. General Population ultimately reveals the deeply complex and flawed reality of America's prison system and the human beings trapped within it.