American Crimes

For some, prison might be hell, and it can be even worse for the sex offenders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A group of wannabe-celebs make off with millions from Hollywood's rich and famous.

In prison WTF stands for workouts, tattoos and food.

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.

A famous art dealer cons New York high society out of millions.

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.

Viewers tune in to watch a live auction show that turns out to be nothing more than con artists selling fake art.

Jason Van Eman is a B-list actor from Oklahoma who decides to seek fame and fortune as a Hollywood producer.

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.

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.

A group of wannabe-celebs make off with millions from Hollywood's rich and famous.

In prison WTF stands for workouts, tattoos and food.

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.

A famous art dealer cons New York high society out of millions.

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.

Viewers tune in to watch a live auction show that turns out to be nothing more than con artists selling fake art.

Jason Van Eman is a B-list actor from Oklahoma who decides to seek fame and fortune as a Hollywood producer.

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.

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.

A group of wannabe-celebs make off with millions from Hollywood's rich and famous.

In prison WTF stands for workouts, tattoos and food.

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.

A famous art dealer cons New York high society out of millions.