Ep 2. Floyd County Jail, GA: Deputy Lyle Returns

In the second episode of the fourth season of Beyond Scared Straight, viewers are taken to the Floyd County Jail in Georgia where Deputy Lyle, a fan-favorite from previous seasons, returns to put a group of at-risk teenagers through the program.

The episode begins with Lyle meeting the boys and girls in a holding cell, where he gives them a stern warning about the realities of life behind bars. He tells them that the jail they are in is not a hotel or a summer camp, but a place where people go to be punished for their crimes. Lyle also reminds the teens that the inmates they will meet during the program are not actors or paid volunteers, but real criminals with a history of violence and addiction.

After the initial warning, Lyle takes the teens on a tour of the jail, showing them the cramped and uncomfortable living conditions that inmates must endure. He points out the lack of privacy, the filth, and the constant noise and chaos of the jail environment. The teens seem shocked and disgusted by what they see, but Lyle reminds them that this is where their choices could lead them.

Next, Lyle introduces the teens to a group of inmates who are serving time for drug-related offenses. The inmates are rough and intimidating, and they waste no time in telling the teens about the horrors of addiction and the consequences of their actions. They talk about the dangers of drugs and the negative impact it can have on their lives.

As the program continues, Lyle takes the group to meet a group of violent offenders who have been convicted of assault and other violent crimes. These inmates are even more intimidating than the first group, and they don't hold back in describing the violence that led them to the jail. They talk about the pain and suffering they've caused others, and warn the teens to stay away from violence at all costs.

Throughout the program, the teens are pushed to their limits by Lyle and the other inmates. They are forced to do physical exercises, wear prison uniforms, and even spend time in solitary confinement. Lyle reminds them that these are the kinds of punishments they could face if they end up in jail, and he implores them to make better choices.

In the end, the teens are emotional and exhausted, but many of them seem to have taken the message to heart. They realize that their actions have consequences, and that they need to start making better choices if they want to avoid the fate of the inmates they have met. The episode ends with Lyle thanking the teens for participating in the program, and reminding them that the choice is ultimately theirs.