About this season
Four years after the launch of one of the most successful franchises in WE tv history, “Love After Lockup” and “Life After Lockup,” a captivating new series is coming to WE tv in January of 2022. “Love During Lockup” documents the fascinating drama that unfolds when ordinary people first decide to pursue relationships with prison inmates, and an early dating period filled with a very specific set of unique challenges and obstacles. From scouring photos online, admirers who are completely obsessed with the prisoner pursuit, to failed paramours with a first-time prison pen pal, each has a specific reason for wanting love with an inmate.
Episodes (8)
1. Scam the Scammer
Aired 20 October 2022
Justine plans a prison wedding but she’s keeping a secret. Melissa’s high school crush is a con. Chelsea loves an inmate she’s never met. Emily buys a ring with Dauri’s stimulus money. Hottie surprises Tai.
2. Secret Prison Wedding
Aired 27 October 2022
Justine’s secret prison wedding is revealed to her felon fiance’s family. A prison nurse falls for an inmate. Tai’s cousin drops a bombshell. Chelsea receives shocking news about Mikey. Mark preps for his first video visit with Sincer-A.
3. Til Death Do Us Part
Aired 4 November 2022
Tai confronts Keoka about her fiancé, Hottie. Melissa risks all to meet high school crush Louie. Emily gets a suspicious call asking for money. Chelsea fears Mikey is lying. Justine gets ready for her prison wedding, but is his family on board?
4. Where There's Smoke…
Aired 11 November 2022
Michael’s surprise wedding gift for Justine raises doubts. Louie’s mom drops a bombshell on Melissa. Sincer-A is shocked by Mark’s plan to get her out of prison. Emily clashes with Dauri’s ex-bunkie. Chelsea’s dad warns her about Mikey.
5. My Fiance Got a Fiancee
Aired 18 November 2022
Tai confronts Boston about Hottie’s double-crossing proposals. Melissa suspects Louie is cheating and faces the mystery woman. Jessica learns disturbing news about Dustin. Chelsea is surprised when she meets Mikey’s mom.
6. Jail Bait & Switch
Aired 25 November 2022
Tai confronts Hottie about his other fiancée. Michael’s sister drops a bomb on Justine. Emily gives Dauri an ultimatum. Jessica is shocked by Dustin’s revelation. Chelsea visits a lawyer to uncover the truth about Mikey.
7. Ride or Die?
Aired 2 December 2022
Michael loses it on Justine when she reveals a secret. Melissa visits Louie and is blindsided by the reality of dating an inmate. Jessica breaks down in tears when her daughter makes a difficult choice. Dauri’s ex-bunkie questions Emily’s loyalty.
8. Love Obsessed
Aired 9 December 2022
Justine has doubts before Michael’s release. Jessica gets devastating news about Dustin. Louie’s mom lays down the law. Mark has a big announcement. Tai seeks spiritual guidance. Chelsea visits Mikey and his secret is revealed.