# Where to watch Jail in the UK

> Jail is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 6  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T14:22:22.048Z)  

## Synopsis

Shot on location in cities across the US, Jail follows prison inmates from their initial booking through their first moments behind bars. Each episode captures the harsh and sometimes humorous reality of what happens to criminals after they're caught.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jail&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jail&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12775-jail/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jail&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Jail in the UK?**

Jail is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of Jail on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Jail on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Jail is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12775/jail
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12775/jail.json

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