Episode 1 unravels the rampant violence through the story of one man murdered in an Alabama prison, months after justice officials put the state on notice.

Episode 2 recounts the bitter battle that unfolded almost 50 years ago, when a federal judge ordered sweeping changes to Alabama’s prison system, shaped by decades of racism and forced labor.

Episode 3 traces how Alabama lawmakers helped quadruple the state’s prison population within two decades, locking up more people -- for longer periods of time.

Episode 4 details the daily life of men behind bars, and how religious volunteers try to bring structure to some prison dormitories.

Episode 5 explores the need for mental health care inside Alabama’s prisons, which a federal judge described as “horrendously inadequate” in a years-long lawsuit that's still unfolding.

Episode 6 delves into how Alabama’s prisons became dangerously understaffed, and how some correctional officers contribute to the violence.

Episode 7 looks ahead to what's next for Alabama's prison system and the people inside.