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Follow individuals who have completed long-term prison sentences as they experience their first 90 days on the outside. As soon as they walk out the doors, their journeys begin as they attempt to reconnect with loved ones and re-establish their personal lives while seeking employment. Jon Sinclair, executive producer and EVP of programming for OWN, says, "The heartfelt narratives will expose the effects of mass incarceration, not only on the individuals but also the impact on the entire family unit and the unique challenges re-entering society can bring."
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Season 18 of 8 Episodes

  • After serving decades behind bars, convicted felons Kevin, Kay and Jermaine are released from prison; her 6th time out, Kay is now sober with a new attitude; Jermaine's daughter refuses to forgive him and Kevin makes the long trip home.

  • Michael gets released from prison after 18 years but his father's death haunts him; Kevin attempts to reconcile with his children; Jermaine gets bad news from his parole officer; Kay reveals her struggles with addiction during church.

  • Kevin, Kay, Michael and Jermaine face reality after the honeymoon of their release is over; Kevin hits a snag on the job hunt; Kay gets a surprise visit from a PO; Michael visits the cemetery; Jermaine tries to reach out to his estranged daughter.

  • Sam is released and reunited with a wife and kids who waited 26 years for him; Kay and Jermaine face the distrust of family members who haven't fully forgiven them for their pasts; Mike tries to get his driver's license and meets his PO.

  • After 15 years, Bruce is released to a newborn daughter and his old neighborhood friends. Kevin finally gets a chance to prove himself on the job; Kay lays the groundwork for her future with her son; Sam tackles fatherhood for the first time.

  • Michael looks forward to his first birthday as a free man until his PO delivers bad news; Bruce deals with new responsibilities as a father; Sam struggles to adjust to everyday life on the outside; Kevin is ready to take a chance on dating.

  • Bruce's early morning work schedule puts a strain on his relationship with Kina; Sam gets a driving lesson from his daughter; Michael's love life is gaining steam with a woman from church; Kay and Rachel's relationship hits a breaking point.

  • Bruce and Michael meet up and realize just how different their lives have been post-release; after storming out of Rachel's house, Kay's entire life is in limbo; Sam steps up as a grandfather and looks back on San Quentin from a unique point of view.
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Follow individuals who have completed long-term prison sentences as they experience their first 90 days on the outside. As soon as they walk out the doors, their journeys begin as they attempt to reconnect with loved ones and re-establish their personal lives while seeking employment. Jon Sinclair, executive producer and EVP of programming for OWN, says, "The heartfelt narratives will expose the effects of mass incarceration, not only on the individuals but also the impact on the entire family unit and the unique challenges re-entering society can bring."

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