Prison Wives
Prison Wives profiles the dramatic story of one woman who has fallen in love with and for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, married a prisoner behind bars.
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
- Investigation Discovery
- Documentary
- TV-PG
Prison Wives profiles the dramatic story of one woman who has fallen in love with and for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, married a prisoner behind bars.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Annika Powell
Sun, Feb 14, 2010 43 mins
Annika Powell packs up her kids and follows her husband from one prison to the next in order to keep them connected to their stepfather. Her husband, Anthony is accused of murdering his ex mother-in-law and is serving a life sentence without parole.
Episode 2
Elli Panitz
Sun, Feb 14, 2010 43 mins
Elli Panitz fights to get her husband Ralf, a German National, an International Prisoner transfer while holding down a job in an unstable economy.
Episode 3
Latoya Marion
Sun, Feb 14, 2010 43 mins
Latoya Marion is married to Cornelius Marion, who is serving a life sentence for grand theft auto and armed robbery. Latoya fights to get Cornelius' sentence reduced, and to exonerate him for a crime she feels he didn't commit.
Episode 4
Jane Bailey
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 45 mins
19-year-old Josh Bailey was convicted of first-degree murder. But it's a crime Josh says he didn't commit. Five years into his life sentence, he met Jane whom he married in 2007. Against all odds, they are hoping to become first-time parents.
Episode 5
Pam Booker
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 43 mins
Pam Booker is a trained social worker. She's also married to a man who is serving two life sentences without parole for first-degree murder. "Prison Wives" follows her story as she fights to get him out of prison, and prepares for a conjugal visit.
Episode 6
Georgia Benson
Wed, Mar 3, 2010 45 mins
Georgia Benson's husband of five years, Don, is about to become a free man after serving an 18 year prison sentence. There's no doubt Georgia is excited to see Don, but with each passing day she gets more nervous about living together as husband and wife.
Episode 7
Tim McDonald
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 44 mins
Tim McDonald married his wife, Deion, in a maximum security prison where she is currently serving life without the possibility of parole for felony murder. Six years strong into their marriage, Tim is still devoted to Deion and her two children.
Episode 8
Gail Sullivan
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 45 mins
Gail Sullivan is the wife of Joseph "Mad Dog" Sullivan, one of the FBI's most notorious criminals - a hitman for the Mafia. For 33 years, Gail and Joe are committed despite Joe's three life sentences in a maximum-security prison.
Episode 9
Grace Dark Horse
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 43 mins
Grace Dark Horse is proud to be married to Dave, who is serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder.
Episode 10
Juli Cummings
Wed, Mar 31, 2010 43 mins
Juli Cummings is a resident of Seattle, a glass artist, and a free spirit. She's also engaged to Richard Sipe, a man serving 71 years in an Oklahoma prison for manufacturing methamphetamine.
Episode 11
Debra Wilmont
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 45 mins
Debra does a lot of charity work, but her health is failing her. She needs a possible liver transplant so she can become well and see the release of her husband from prison in 6 years.
Episode 12
Tanya Windham
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 45 mins
Tanya "TJ" Windham is the devoted wife of 16 years to John Windham, a 39 year old who has been incarcerated in the California State prison system since he was 19 years old. Tanya continues to prepare for her husband's homecoming despite legal setbacks.
Episode 13
Cheryl Engelke
Wed, Apr 21, 2010 45 mins
Thirty-two year old Cheryl Engelke has been married to Randy for 10 years, but has only lived with him for two. Randy's crack addiction-and theft and forgery to support it--has led him in and out of Texas prisons five different times.
