Beyond Scared Straight

Beyond Scared Straight (2011-2015)

EndedReality show

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.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S09E11Lights Out!Sept. 3, 2015
S09E10Douglas County, GA: Buttoning ButtonsAug. 27, 2015
S09E09St. Clair, IL: Lexi's Lockup Lash-OutAug. 20, 2015
S09E08Oklahoma City, OK: Uncle InmateAug. 13, 2015
S09E07Richland County, SC: Final JeopardyAug. 6, 2015
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Beyond Scared Straight premiere?

Beyond Scared Straight premiered on January 13, 2011.

What network broadcasted Beyond Scared Straight?

A&E network broadcasted Beyond Scared Straight.

What was the basic premise of the show Beyond Scared Straight?

Beyond Scared Straight followed at-risk teens as they were taken on tours of prisons to be shown what life would be like if they continued down a path of crime.

Who was the producer of Beyond Scared Straight?

Arnold Shapiro was the producer of Beyond Scared Straight.

What was the inspiration for Beyond Scared Straight?

Beyond Scared Straight was inspired by a 1978 documentary of the same name.

How many episodes did Beyond Scared Straight have in its first season?

Beyond Scared Straight had nine episodes in its first season.

What was the budget for an episode of Beyond Scared Straight?

The budget for one episode of Beyond Scared Straight was approximately $500,000.

What happened to some of the teens featured on Beyond Scared Straight?

Some of the teens featured on Beyond Scared Straight went on to turn their lives around and avoid a life of crime. Others, however, continued down a path of delinquency.

Where were the prisons featured on Beyond Scared Straight located?

The prisons featured on Beyond Scared Straight were located in various states across the United States, including California, Maryland, and Georgia.

Did Beyond Scared Straight ever receive any awards?

Yes, Beyond Scared Straight won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2011.

Who was the host of Beyond Scared Straight?

Beyond Scared Straight did not have a host, but instead featured different officers and inmates at the prisons visited on each episode.

Was Beyond Scared Straight ever criticized for its content?

Yes, Beyond Scared Straight received criticism for its potentially harmful effects on the at-risk teens featured on the show.

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Beyond the Gates
Running

Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you'll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have "made it" and those who haven't are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.

GenreDrama
Black Rabbit
Upcoming

Black Rabbit

Set against the backdrop of New York City's high-pressure nightlife scene, Black Rabbit centers on two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success. Jake Friedken is the charismatic owner of Black Rabbit, a restaurant and VIP lounge, poised to become the hottest spot in New York. But when his brother, Vince, returns to the business unexpectedly, trouble soon follows; opening the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they've built. Black Rabbit is a propulsive thrill ride and character examination about the way an unbreakable bond between two brothers can shatter their world and everything in its orbit.

GenreDrama
Run Away
Upcoming

Run Away

Simon had the perfect life: loving wife and kids, great job, beautiful home. But then his eldest daughter Paige ran away and everything fell apart. So now when he finds her, vulnerable and strung out on drugs in a city park, he finally has the chance to bring his little girl home. But it turns out she's not alone and an argument escalates into shocking violence that will shatter Simon's life all over again. His search for his daughter will take him into a dangerous underworld, revealing deep secrets that could tear his family apart forever.

The Lincoln Lawyer
Running

The Lincoln Lawyer

Mickey Haller, an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car, as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles.

Mayor of Kingstown
Running

Mayor of Kingstown

Mayor of Kingstown is set in a small Michigan town where the only industry remaining are federal, state, and private prisons, the story follows the McLusky family, the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians, in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain. It is a stark and brutal look at the business of incarceration.

GenreDrama