Jail (MyNetworkTV)
common sense media says
Unflinching reality series from Cops team.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality series offers an unflinching look at what happens when people are arrested -- and it's definitely not fun. The inmates are often drunk or high and frequently violent. They pick fights with each other, attack the guards, and, if they're alone in an isolation cell, may even bang their heads against the wall in sheer frustration. Though there's no audible bad language (just lots of bleeps), and not much actual bloodshed, there's a palpable sense of tension in every episode as the guards try to maintain control. This tense show definitely isn't for younger kids, but its shock value could act as an incentive for teens to toe the line.
Violence:
Many of the people featured on the show are violent in some manner. There are a few fistfights, plus plenty of inmates physically resist the guards, and some are quite literally bouncing off the walls. In some intense scenes, several guards must restrain a violent inmate. Some are also strapped into restraint devices, and it can be pretty disturbing to see even a drunk and violent inmate so dehumanized.
Sex:
No sex or nudity, but some inmates wear somewhat suggestive clothing.
Language:
No audible bad language, but many words are bleeped. The inmates are often upset, and it shows.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
No scenes of people using drugs or alcohol, but many of the inmates are obviously quite drunk or high. Guards occasionally find drugs when searching incoming inmates.
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