Warden Burl Cain and his staff confront a historic flood that threatens to wreak havoc on Angola Prison. As the Mississippi's waters rise, the Warden must decide whether or not to trigger a risky evacuation of thousands of convicted felons.
As the first rodeo of the season approaches, Angola inmates gear up for the ride of their lives. But as the prison prepares for rodeo Sunday, tragedy strikes in Camp J and tests the staff's limitations.
Asst. Warden Cathy Fontenot struggles with being a warden and a mother, while an inmate hopes for a chance to be a father from behind bars. And, when drugs infiltrate the prison, security goes on high alert.
Slater tries to pull off a public horse auction, but must confront his increasingly troubled home life. Inmates try to move up the ladder at Angola, but find this easier said than done. And a hunger striker gives Warden Cain an ultimatum.
Fruge oversees the processing of 23 new inmates as they begin the rest of their lives in prison. A grandfather and grandson meet for the first time, as two Angola lifers. And a convicted felon is laid to rest in Angola's cemetery.
The K9 unit goes on a manhunt in the dead of night. An inmate tries to work his way out of the disciplinary unit. And a prisoner plans a wedding behind bars. But first he's got to get the Warden's approval.