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College Behind Bars

6.520191 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Explore the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.

DirectorLynn Novick
ProducersKen Burns·Sarah Botstein

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1: 'No One Ever Taught Me Any of That.'
Nov 25, 2019
E2
Part 2: 'I'm Trying to Get Home to My Family, Too.'
Nov 25, 2019
E3
Part 3: 'Every Single Word Matters'
Nov 26, 2019
E4
Part 4: ' Home is a Work in Progress'
Nov 26, 2019

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College Behind Bars — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams College Behind Bars?

College Behind Bars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is College Behind Bars on Netflix?

No, College Behind Bars is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is College Behind Bars on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — College Behind Bars is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch College Behind Bars for free?

College Behind Bars is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in College Behind Bars?

College Behind Bars has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of College Behind Bars out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of College Behind Bars are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of College Behind Bars?

No — College Behind Bars ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.