Episode 1
Time to Set You Free
41m
Recently released inmates reenter society and move in with people they barely know who are welcoming them into their homes.
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TV series
Inmate to Roommate
20222 seasons7.8 / 10
Follows recently released inmates as they re-enter society and move in with everyday people who welcome them into their homes. America has one of the world’s highest recidivism rates with approximately 76% of released prisoners being re-arrested after 5 years. One of the most significant factors in reducing recidivism rates is access to housing. Both the former inmates and their respective roommates will enter this this new living arrangement with their own baggage.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Inmate to Roommate premiered August 19, 2022. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Follows recently released inmates as they re-enter society and move in with everyday people who welcome them into their homes. America has one of the world’s highest recidivism rates with approximately 76% of released prisoners being re-arrested after 5 years. One of the most significant factors in reducing recidivism rates is access to housing. Both the former inmates and their respective roommates will enter this this new living arrangement with their own baggage.
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Episode 2
Rules of The House
41m
After 18 years behind bars, Bill is finally released from prison and immediately hit with a long list of rules from devout Mark and Sharna. Darquavion's parole officer throws him in a complete panic, while Artie picks up inmate Jovan, who disappears shortly after getting out. As Kyle and Sandra prepare their home for Nick, a former drug addict who will be moving in, Robert writes inmate Aaron a shocking letter about their upcoming living situation.
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Episode 3
I Can't Do This Anymore
42m
Shortly after Darquavion moves into Henry's house, he goes missing. Mark takes Bill for a driving lesson and learns about his pre-lockup getaway skills, while Sharna finds out that Bill has a girlfriend.
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Episode 4
The Meat Police
41m
Sparks fly as Kyle and Sandra lay down the list of guidelines for released inmate Nick; meeting Tiffany, an online boutique owner, who's taking in Ari, a young woman finishing up her 4 1/2-year sentences for identity theft and bank fraud.
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Episode 5
Breaking the Ice
41m
Breaking the Ice Tiffany and her friend/naysayer, Quinn, pick up Arielle from prison, and tensions boil on the ride home. After Darquavion's family friend visits him at Henry's house, an explosive conversation about values is sparked.
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Episode 6
On the Brink
41m
Henry, Darquavion and Uncle Joe's conversation about calling the police quickly turns explosive; Bill prepares to visit his girlfriend in California; Nick buys an expensive truck without having car insurance; Ari's post-prison journey begins.
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Episode 7
Doors Locked
40m
When Bill leaves for California to visit his girlfriend, Sharna comes to a major decision regarding his parole. Meanwhile, Nick's temptations kick in at a Mardi Gras festival with Kyle and Sandra, a fun night at the club celebrating Arielle's freedom quickly turns nasty and after Jovan misses a planned dinner with Artie and her son, Steven, a hostile confrontation ensues...putting Jovan's parole in jeopardy.
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Episode 8
Rising Suspicions
41m
Mark and Sharna take action to get ready for Bill's return from California; Sandra worries that Nick is using drugs again; Henry wants to talk to Darquavion to clear the air between them; Tiffane reaches her wits' end with Ari.
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Episode 9
You've Been Served
41m
Sandra talks to Nick about his suspected drug use; Bill lets his emotions get the best of him when he arrives back in Indiana and encounters Mark and Sharna; Darquavion considers turning to a life of crime again; Jovan copes with a setback.
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Episode 10
The Next Chapter
41mfinale
After the big blowout, Nick makes a decision about his living situation with Kyle and Sandra. Artie meets with Jovan's wife, Kelly, to figure out what's next for Jovan and his daughter. Mark grows tired of waiting for Bill, so he takes matters into his own hands and Darquavion has a shocking surprise for Dr. Henry.
Where to watch Inmate to RoommateEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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More about Inmate to Roommate
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- English
Production
Sharp EntertainmentUnited States- A&E Home Entertainment