Booked: First Day In
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A&E Running Crime
Booked: First Day In follows arrested individuals through America's booking process, offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre and often tense bookings. Every day in America around 25,000 people are arrested and booked into jail, each one-hour episode will follow the story of an arrestee, with their permission, as they move through the system and recount what ultimately led them to their time in jail. From petty offenses to serious crimes, viewers will be taken on a harrowing adventure while they watch the arrestees throughout the booking process.
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Next Air Time: Wed, Mar 4 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
16 episodes
E01
Jail or Bail
Fri, Jun 16 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Every day, tens of thousands of people get booked into jails all across the country for crimes both big and small. "Booked: First Day In" is their side of the story.
E02
Birthdays, Booze, and Bail Oh My!
Fri, Jun 23 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
First-timers and frequent flyers get booked, including the son of a deputy who is charged with stealing a dog that he's been caring for, and an intoxicated gentleman comes back to see his favorite policeman and deputies for another round of hydration in a holding cell.
E03
Hooked & Booked
Fri, Jun 30 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A career criminal and first-time arrestee bond in custody; an expecting father faces the prospect of missing his child's birth, and a 20 year-old aspiring model gets a taste of the inside of a jail cell for the first time.
E04
Fathers, Fists and Fights
Fri, Jul 7 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In the realm of arrests and jail bookings, every person detained shares a universal longing for freedom and a return to their home. From the perspective of the person being arrested, viewers get a firsthand understanding of what truly happens once the handcuffs are on and the justice system begins its process.
E05
Come in on Vacation Leave on Probation
Fri, Jul 14 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Life lessons are learned when a first-timer and folks familiar with the system get booked. A woman struggles to deal with her husband's health issues and gets a DWI, while a father having too much fun draws attention to himself resulting in a gun possession charge.
E06
Ya Got the Wrong Guy
Fri, Jul 21 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
One wrong move could get anyone booked in; like a son who landed himself in jail after his dad rear-ended a car, or a Northern California gearhead who gets spotted by a helicopter after allegedly doing a burnout at a car meet.
E07
Million Dollar Bail
Fri, Jul 28 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whether you are young and reckless or an older habitual criminal stuck in a loop of chaotic re-offending, the booking process remains the same. A teen gets nabbed for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, while a man who left town with an outstanding warrant gets caught when he returns for his aunt's funeral and faces a one million dollar bail.
E08
Love Gone Wrong
Fri, Aug 4 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Bad decisions cause people to get booked in, including a first-timer that resisted arrest for riding their bicycle on the wrong side of the road, a couple that had a half a pound of meth, and a frequent drug offender that is suspected of smuggling in contraband.
E09
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Fri, Aug 11 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Modesto, two men struggle with high bail amounts, and a "frequent flyer" ends up back in jail after having a little too much boxed wine. Meanwhile in Virginia Beach, a man is arrested after getting in a fight with his girlfriend's ex over a litter of pitbull puppies.
E10
No Bond, No Problem
Fri, Aug 18 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Young adults learn the hard way that their actions have consequences. Three young men exploring abandoned buildings get charged with felony burglary and a young lady's play fighting with her boyfriend lands her in jail for the weekend.
E11
Busted by Blueberries
Fri, Aug 25 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man steals blueberries and winds up behind bars; a woman surrenders to the authorities after spending her life running from the law due to her desire to make amends with her son; a professional motorcycle racer wants to attend nationals.
E12
It's All a Mistake
Fri, Sep 1 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A jealous boyfriend fights his way into jail, and speedsters and a diplomat also make their way into the facility; an expectant mother hopes she doesn't give birth while in handcuffs; a homeless man regrets his decision.
E13
It Was Just a Text
Fri, Sep 8 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A young man sends a text message and violates a restraining order; an 18-year-old woman fights with her brother and gets arrested for assault and battery
E14
Bucket List: Jail
Fri, Sep 15 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
An elderly woman fights with her sister in Florida and gets arrested for domestic battery; a 19-year-old young man gets extradited from Miami after missing his court date for an old marijuana charge and finally faces justice.
E15
I'm Not a Criminal, But...
Fri, Sep 22 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Several individuals in Flagler County, Fla., and Modesto, Calif., wind up behind bars due to warrants; a driver gets arrested while on vacation for reckless driving; a man is charged with brandishing a firearm in Virginia Beach, Va.
E16
They Told Me They Were 18!
Fri, Sep 29 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man refuses to take a breathalyzer test after being accused of driving his golf cart while intoxicated; a man spends time with underage girls at the beach while in possession of LSD and hashish; a dad has a gun in the car while picking up his son.
Season 2
14 episodes
E01
Tattooed and Screwed
Thu, Jan 11 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man in Modesto was apprehended by a K9 unit while fleeing from police; another was arrested while his family dog was bleeding in their backyard. In Virginia Beach, a woman who was arrested on DUI continuously argues with deputies but will her singing calm the situation or make it worse?
E02
Everybody Knows Everybody
Thu, Jan 18 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A woman in Hancock is picked up on traffic warrants, but when she is booked, a surprising charge threatens her freedom. Meanwhile, in Virginia Beach, a belligerent man busted for being drunk in public requires medical attention.
E03
It's Not My First Rodeo
Thu, Jan 25 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Modesto, a woman is brought in for her 14th felony charge, while a young man is arrested after not having reflectors on his bicycle. In Virginia Beach, a man dances his way to the drunk tank and a woman gets a surprise embezzlement charge. And in Flagler County, a young man vows to break his family's cycle of jail time.
E04
Bonnie & Clyde
Thu, Feb 1 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Modesto, CA, a fight at a marijuana dispensary ends with a stabbing and a couple faces life-changing charges. Meanwhile in Bay St. Louis, MS, a 22-year-old rapper is delighted by his mugshot, but not by the possibility of spending his birthday in jail.
E05
Locked Up In Love
Thu, Feb 8 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Modesto, a young couple in-love booked after fighting with an ex-girlfriend, faces the effects of separation anxiety. Meanwhile, in Virginia Beach, a man who blew up a car finds himself face-to-face with a deputy from his past. And in Flagler, a veteran faces the prospect of a life sentence.
E06
Public Drunk At a Bar!
Thu, Feb 15 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Virginia Beach, one man is struggling to feed his kids while another is surprised to find he owes child support. Over in Hancock, a woman is indignant to learn she's been arrested for getting drunk in a bar. Meanwhile, in Modesto, a dancer worries that this arrest could keep her from building the life she wants while a down-on-his-luck man worries things are about to get worse.
E07
Occasional Adult
Thu, Feb 22 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Virginia Beach, a young woman that aspires to be an FBI agent is brought in after trying to run her boyfriend over with her car, while a male exotic dancer finds himself back in jail due to a previous DUI charge. In Modesto, a homeless man is brought in after he's found with over 2,000 types of arrows.
E08
Whipped Cream With a Felony on Top
Thu, Feb 29 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Modesto, a 21-year-old lands in jail for kicking a police officer while a man in Virginia Beach is brought in after robbing several gas stations. A former bail bondsman finds himself on the other side of the law. In Flagler county, a man struggles to come up with bail.
E09
Girl, Where's My Car?
Thu, Mar 7 2024 3:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Virginia Beach, a young woman gets caught with a car she wasn't supposed to have, and a man charged with his first DWI hits an expected road block when he tries to bail out. In Florida, deputies try to wrangle an intoxicated man who can't stay on task.
E10
D-U-I, I, I Don't Belong Here
Thu, Mar 14 2024 2:01 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Virginia Beach, a man charged with his fourth DUI rages against the machine, and a Mom, who's a first-time arrestee, contemplates life as a possible convicted felon. In Modesto, a man is accused of felony arson. Meanwhile in Flagler, two childhood friends grapple with accusations of gang affiliation.
E11
Orange is Not My Color
Thu, Mar 21 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man steals expensive perfumes from a major retail company; a woman hopes to make bail before her daughter's homecoming dance begins; a man spends time in jail after being shot while trying to protect his uncle from harm.
E12
Even in Cuffs I Look Good
Thu, Mar 28 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A woman lies to the authorities; a young man is charged with public intoxication; a teenager faces a felony charge for making criminal threats of violence; something suspicious pops up on a man's body scan after he is brought in on a warrant.
E13
Should Have Gotten Arrested in the 90's
Thu, Apr 4 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man gets arrested for missing court, which leaves his three wolves waiting for him at home; a stand-up comic discovers that some people cannot take a joke; a man suffers a medical emergency in jail after partying too hard.
E14
It Was Our Anniversary Man!
Thu, Apr 11 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man hopes someone will come bail him out of jail before his anniversary passes by; a long list of traffic violations causes trouble for one driver; a man faces a unique felony charge; a woman hopes she won't have to do jail time again.
Season 3
10 episodes
E01
Sugar Daddy Bailout
Thu, Mar 20 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Mesa County, a woman with warrants runs from the cops during her mother's medical emergency. Meanwhile, in Hancock County, a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde get pinched for posting bail with a counterfeit check. In Modesto, cops bust two young women with big attitudes during a retail theft sting.Â
E02
Love at First Transport
Thu, Mar 27 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Virginia Beach, an intoxicated man is causing all kinds of chaos while being detained. Meanwhile, in Flagler, a blind love connection forms for two prisoners making their way to jail. In Mesa, a woman is brought in for warrants but one deputy gets more than they bargained for when she's searched.Â
E03
Nowhere Left to Run
Thu, Apr 3 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Sneezing on Grandma
Thu, Apr 10 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers nab an enraged man for drug possession after a company Christmas party; in Flagler County, deputies arrest a father of three for allegedly sneezing on a store employee, while a street preacher is caught after burglarizing a local beach bar.
E05
Drunken Duo
Thu, Apr 17 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Locked Up Love Birds
Thu, Apr 24 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Tased and Confused
Thu, May 1 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Down in Flames
Thu, May 8 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Baller Baby Daddy
Thu, May 15 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
Crime in Cars
Thu, May 22 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 4
8 episodes
E01
Fugitive Friday Frenzy
Wed, Jan 14 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Flagler, it's Fugitive Friday Bingo where the Flagler Sheriff's Office snags a fugitive on the run for grand theft auto. In Virginia Beach, a drunken woman with outstanding warrants bolts from police while heading to the beach. And in Hancock County, two men are booked for traffic violations. It's an action-packed booking day.
E02
DUI Dilemma
Wed, Jan 21 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A midnight burglar terrorizes a woman in Mesa County, Colorado, sparking a manhunt; a husband arrested for drug possession is desperate to bail out and find his wife; in Virginia Beach, a bicyclist is furious when he's arrested after being hit by a car, and a former convict fights to prove he's reformed and avoid a five-year prison sentence. In Hancock County, Mississippi, a frightened first-timer faces her first strip search after a DUI arrest.  Â
E03
Motorcycle Lovers
Wed, Jan 28 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
n Flagler, FL officers detain a person driving under the influence of drugs and an out-of-towner gets brought in for possession with intent to sell after a tense standoff with the police. Meanwhile, in Modesto, CA a teenage couple gets their first taste of jail life after an ill-fated motorcycle joyride.
E04
Jailhouse Smuggler
Wed, Feb 4 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Mesa County, a man caught smuggling fentanyl into jail faces mounting charges, while a woman arrested for drinking and driving worries about her dogs. In Flagler, a 19-year-old risks prison after stealing $8,000 from his grandfather. In Virginia Beach, an Uber driver is arrested mid-ride for embezzlement, a moped thief breaks down in his cell, and a cook with a warrant might miss catering a 100-person party.
E05
The Real Grand Theft Auto
Wed, Feb 11 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Fight Night
Wed, Feb 18 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Flagler County, a man is busted for stealing a wallet in a convenience store; in Mesa, a man is arrested on burglary charges while his girlfriend is brought in on obstruction; in Modesto, a ladies' man is arrested for his third DUI and a mechanic was caught stealing supplies at a hardware store.
E07
Mothers and Law
Wed, Feb 25 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In Mesa County, a man is busted by deputies after his own mother turns him in; in Virginia Beach, a father of five owns up to driving without a license, while a woman spends her first night in jail over a photo album; in Modesto, a cigarette run ends with a man hauled in on misdemeanor warrants, and a young and reckless driver is arrested when officers uncover a stash of drugs in the car.
E08
Unhappy Mother's Day
Wed, Mar 4 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The SWAT team responds to a call from Mesa County police to apprehend two wanted subjects, while a young woman in Virginia Beach receives an unexpected Mother's Day gift in the form of a new mugshot; in Flagler County, a young man learns the hard way that Florida's cannabis laws are more stringent than those in many other states.