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The Big House — Storyline
A study of maximum-security prisons in the U.S. and Europe includes profiles of notable prisoners and wardens.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Paul Sorvino
The Big House — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1998-01-01 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 29 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (1 votes) |
The Big House — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: San Quentin (1998-01-01)
- E2: Alcatraz
- E3: Sing Sing
- E4: Alderson Women's
- E5: Folsom (1999-10-18) — Paul Sorvino narrates this look inside Folsom Prison, a California penitentiary that opened in 1880 and housed infamous criminals such as Charles Manson and Jake Oppenheimer. Also:
- E6: Leavenworth (1998-10-15)
- E7: Eastern State
- E8: Atlanta
Season 2
- E1: Attica (2000-01-11) — The history of Attica Prison, from its construction in rural New York in the 1920s to the bloodiest prison riot in U.S. history in September 1971. Paul Sorvino narrates.
- E2: McNeil Island (2000-01-13)
- E3: Angola (2000-01-14) — A history of the Louisiana State Prison at Angola. Included: overcrowding; the annual prison rodeo. Paul Sorvino narrates.
- E4: Rahway (2000-05-09)
Season 3
- E1: Jefferson City (2001-01-17)
- E2: Lewisburg (2001-01-18) — A look at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary in Pennsylvania. Well-known onetime inmates include Jimmy Hoffa.
- E3: Raiford (2001-01-19)
- E4: Breakout from Alcatraz (2001-01-25)
- E5: Escape from Colditz (2001-03-01)
- E6: Maze Prison (2001-03-15) — A look at the history of Maze Prison, near Belfast, Ireland. Included: the “blanket protest” in 1976, when IRA prisoners refused to wear prison clothes; and the hunger strikes of 1
- E7: Chain Gang Breakout (2001-06-13)
Season 4
- E1: Auburn (2003-05-29)
- E2: Central Prison (2003-05-30)
- E3: Parchman (2003-05-31)
- E4: Montana State (2003-06-01)
- E5: Joliet (2003-06-02)
- E6: Eddyville (2003-06-25)
- E7: Maine State (2003-07-02)
- E8: McAlester (2003-07-09)
- E9: Colorado State (2003-07-16)
- E10: L. A. County Jail (2003-07-23)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Big House have? 4 season(s) with 29 episodes.
Where can I watch The Big House? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
