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Beyond Scared Straight

2011 – 2015Show9 seasons84 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryReality
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic837.2

An intriguing, thrilling reality series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 84 episodes · best: S7E6 "Fulton County, GA: Blood Orange" 8.2

Episodes

7.1
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.5
6.7
6.7
6.3
6.5

Story

In prison for a day to stay out for life.

Observing programs for troubled teens in which inmates reveal the realities of prison life in the hope of deterring them from a life of crime.

Feels like

  • Prison Life Reality
  • Troubled Teens
  • Crime Prevention
  • Social Issues
  • Documentary Style
  • Real-Life Consequences
  • Youth Deterrent
  • Criminal Justice System

Facts

January 13, 2011 · September 3, 2015 · Ended

First aired
January 13, 2011
Last aired
September 3, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 84 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality, Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Mexico
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Think of the Children!, Driven to Suicide, Troubled Child +9

  • Think of the Children!
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Troubled Child
  • Drugs Are Bad
  • Jerkass
  • Abusive Parents
  • Teens Are Monsters
  • Hypocrite
  • The Sociopath
  • Kids Are Cruel
  • Prison Rape
  • The Ditz

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Beyond Scared Straight?"

Questions about Beyond Scared Straight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beyond Scared Straight?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Beyond Scared Straight streams on Disney+ and Hulu.

Is Beyond Scared Straight worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Which season of Beyond Scared Straight is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.1. Seasons 2 and 8 are the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Fulton County, GA: Blood Orange (season 7, episode 6) at 8.2, and the lowest is San Bernardino County Jail, CA: Parents and Sons (season 3, episode 6) at 5.1.

Is Beyond Scared Straight okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, violence, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Beyond Scared Straight?

84 h

About 84 hours: 84 episodes in 9 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2015.

What tropes does Beyond Scared Straight use?

Think of the Children!Driven to SuicideTroubled ChildDrugs Are BadJerkassAbusive ParentsTeens Are MonstersHypocriteThe SociopathKids Are CruelPrison RapeThe Ditzand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Think of the Children!, Driven to Suicide, and Troubled Child.