S4 E1 • The Real Midnight Express

This episode tells the story of Billy Hayes who was sent to a prison in Turkey for drug smuggling.

Première diffusion : 30 juin 2010

S4 E2 • Saddam's Iraq

In 1990, Saddam invaded Kuwait, and Tom Lynch, along with other contractors, attempted to leave Iraq before it was too late. However, they were caught by the Iraqi military, and sent to a prison in Baghdad.

Première diffusion : 7 juillet 2010

S4 E3 • Tokyo

This episode highlights the personal account of Jackie Nichols, who would end up in a Japanese prison for several years. It is known to be a very strict prison system.

Première diffusion : 14 juillet 2010

S4 E4 • Bangkok

Austrailian Tim Schrader went to Bangkok to teach English. After being strapped for cash, he would attempt to smuggle heroin to the United States. He would be caught at the airport, and would be sentenced to a long term confinement in a Thailand prison.

Première diffusion : 21 juillet 2010

S4 E5 • Spain

Michael Morey agrees to help smuggle cocaine from Ecuador to Europe.

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 2010

S4 E6 • Panama

American backpacker Mark Wedeven was packing through Panama, but once he crossed into Colombia, he was taken hostage by guerrilla soldiers.

Première diffusion : 4 août 2010