American Crimes San Quentin's warden says that other than an inmate's release date, visits are the most important things in their lives; for some, visits are rare moments of intimacy; for others, they are business transaction opportunities. 2026-05-02 Inside San Quentin, gangs, drugs and sheer boredom make up a violent mix; Scanvinski Hymes has been in prison since he was 18 years old; almost 20 years later, he's racked up the highest number of violent offenses in California prison history. 2026-05-02 San Quentin has one of the longest histories of violence; whether it's an inmate fresh off the street, a gang dropout in protective custody, or an officer trying to maintain order, they've all fallen victim to violent attacks. 2026-05-02 At San Quentin, every inmate is marked with a security level based on his crime and prison behavior; serving as a reception center, the overpopulated prison must house a dangerous mix of levels within close proximity of one another. 2026-05-02 In prison, as on the outside, a single decision can change a person's life forever; inmates make all kinds of fateful choices, but behind bars, there is no escaping the consequences of one's actions. 2026-05-02 For some, prison might be hell, and it can be even worse for the sex offenders. 2026-05-02 A convicted sex offender becomes the victim of a brutal assault that leaves him unconscious and in the hospital; his assailants say the attack was warranted, but what they don't know might bring regret. 2026-05-02 An infamous inmate is booked after a daring prison escape, but faces consequences that go well beyond what a judge could give him; Lockup tells the story of a criminal legend, his family and the devastating consequences of his decisions. 2026-05-02 One inmate's troubled past leads to angry outbursts inside the jail, while another arrives after an alleged crime spree that sounds like it's right out of a movie; a young mother could go to prison if she's found guilty of robbery. 2026-05-02 San Quentin's warden says that other than an inmate's release date, visits are the most important things in their lives; for some, visits are rare moments of intimacy; for others, they are business transaction opportunities. 2026-05-02 Inside San Quentin, gangs, drugs and sheer boredom make up a violent mix; Scanvinski Hymes has been in prison since he was 18 years old; almost 20 years later, he's racked up the highest number of violent offenses in California prison history. 2026-05-02 Boredom reigns supreme for prisoners who spend endless hours, days and months confined to their cells; some have devised creative ways to pass the time; one inmate is creating a wall mural, but not with real art supplies. 2026-05-02 An inmate with incredible artistic abilities is charged in tragic crime; another inmate's seeming obsession with jail food causes problems; an unconventional marriage ends violently. 2026-05-02 A group of wannabe-celebs make off with millions from Hollywood's rich and famous. 2026-05-02 In prison WTF stands for workouts, tattoos and food. 2026-05-02 Alcohol is not allowed inside Indiana State Prison; that doesn't stop the inmates from making it, or correctional officers from confiscating it; in past years, the most common forms of contraband were drugs or tobacco; today it's cell phones. 2026-05-02 A famous art dealer cons New York high society out of millions. 2026-05-02 Inside Corcoran, survival is the number one priority for inmates and officers alike, whether it's inmates treading the dangerous waters of racial politics; or officers keeping themselves and the population safe by tracking down cell-made weapons. 2026-05-02 Viewers tune in to watch a live auction show that turns out to be nothing more than con artists selling fake art. 2026-05-02 Jason Van Eman is a B-list actor from Oklahoma who decides to seek fame and fortune as a Hollywood producer. 2026-05-02 Boredom reigns supreme for prisoners who spend endless hours, days and months confined to their cells; some have devised creative ways to pass the time; one inmate is creating a wall mural, but not with real art supplies. 2026-05-02 An inmate with incredible artistic abilities is charged in tragic crime; another inmate's seeming obsession with jail food causes problems; an unconventional marriage ends violently. 2026-05-02 A group of wannabe-celebs make off with millions from Hollywood's rich and famous. 2026-05-02 In prison WTF stands for workouts, tattoos and food. 2026-05-02 Alcohol is not allowed inside Indiana State Prison; that doesn't stop the inmates from making it, or correctional officers from confiscating it; in past years, the most common forms of contraband were drugs or tobacco; today it's cell phones. 2026-05-02 A famous art dealer cons New York high society out of millions. 2026-05-02 Inside Corcoran, survival is the number one priority for inmates and officers alike, whether it's inmates treading the dangerous waters of racial politics; or officers keeping themselves and the population safe by tracking down cell-made weapons. 2026-05-02 Viewers tune in to watch a live auction show that turns out to be nothing more than con artists selling fake art. 2026-05-02 Jason Van Eman is a B-list actor from Oklahoma who decides to seek fame and fortune as a Hollywood producer. 2026-05-02 Boredom reigns supreme for prisoners who spend endless hours, days and months confined to their cells; some have devised creative ways to pass the time; one inmate is creating a wall mural, but not with real art supplies. 2026-05-03 An inmate with incredible artistic abilities is charged in tragic crime; another inmate's seeming obsession with jail food causes problems; an unconventional marriage ends violently. 2026-05-03 A group of wannabe-celebs make off with millions from Hollywood's rich and famous. 2026-05-03 In prison WTF stands for workouts, tattoos and food. 2026-05-03 Alcohol is not allowed inside Indiana State Prison; that doesn't stop the inmates from making it, or correctional officers from confiscating it; in past years, the most common forms of contraband were drugs or tobacco; today it's cell phones. 2026-05-03 A famous art dealer cons New York high society out of millions. 2026-05-03 Inside Corcoran, survival is the number one priority for inmates and officers alike, whether it's inmates treading the dangerous waters of racial politics; or officers keeping themselves and the population safe by tracking down cell-made weapons. 2026-05-03 Viewers tune in to watch a live auction show that turns out to be nothing more than con artists selling fake art. 2026-05-03 Jason Van Eman is a B-list actor from Oklahoma who decides to seek fame and fortune as a Hollywood producer. 2026-05-03 Boredom reigns supreme for prisoners who spend endless hours, days and months confined to their cells; some have devised creative ways to pass the time; one inmate is creating a wall mural, but not with real art supplies. 2026-05-03 An inmate with incredible artistic abilities is charged in tragic crime; another inmate's seeming obsession with jail food causes problems; an unconventional marriage ends violently. 2026-05-03 Construction workers unwittingly foot the bill for Melissa King's lifestyle; a smooth-talking ladies-man creates a phony gold scheme. 2026-05-03 Arthur Nadel conjures up a huge hedge fund. Then he disappears and leaves clients without their life savings. Get the inside story on a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme. 2026-05-03 An accountant to stars mismanages clients' money, pockets millions and marries an exotic dancer. 2026-05-03 Nevin Shapiro, a football booster and a fixture on the Miami social scene, orchestrates a Ponzi scheme. 2026-05-03 Disability lawyer Eric C. Conn offers guaranteed client wins by cheating, scoring a Social Security fraud, then vanishes. 2026-05-03 By promising enormous returns on a work-from-home scheme selling TelexFree phone service, Carlos Wanzeler and James Merrill entice nearly one million people in an extraordinary $1.7 billion internet scam. 2026-05-03 Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities in South Florida stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs; his plans include turning patients into prostitutes and sober homes into drug-fueled brothels. 2026-05-03 Would-be marketing mogul Jeanetta Standefor relies on investor trust and faith when she convinces clients that their cash is rescuing homeowners from foreclosure. 2026-05-03 A new age evangelist tells Florida investors that positive thinking can lead to positive returns in her auto financing business; a man steals millions to build a luxurious doomsday bunker. 2026-05-03 A financial fraudster seeks deadly revenge after being placed behind bars for propositioning his assistant's daughter. 2026-05-03 Construction workers unwittingly foot the bill for Melissa King's lifestyle; a smooth-talking ladies-man creates a phony gold scheme. 2026-05-03 Arthur Nadel conjures up a huge hedge fund. Then he disappears and leaves clients without their life savings. Get the inside story on a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme. 2026-05-03 An accountant to stars mismanages clients' money, pockets millions and marries an exotic dancer. 2026-05-03 Nevin Shapiro, a football booster and a fixture on the Miami social scene, orchestrates a Ponzi scheme. 2026-05-03 Disability lawyer Eric C. Conn offers guaranteed client wins by cheating, scoring a Social Security fraud, then vanishes. 2026-05-03 By promising enormous returns on a work-from-home scheme selling TelexFree phone service, Carlos Wanzeler and James Merrill entice nearly one million people in an extraordinary $1.7 billion internet scam. 2026-05-03 Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities in South Florida stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs; his plans include turning patients into prostitutes and sober homes into drug-fueled brothels. 2026-05-03 Would-be marketing mogul Jeanetta Standefor relies on investor trust and faith when she convinces clients that their cash is rescuing homeowners from foreclosure. 2026-05-03 A new age evangelist tells Florida investors that positive thinking can lead to positive returns in her auto financing business; a man steals millions to build a luxurious doomsday bunker. 2026-05-04