Sheriff Mike Smith assembled a team of seven volunteers, preparing them for an incursion into the Utah County Jail – a mission to expose the issues long hidden from public view.

Under the weight of a sixty-day assignment, the initial trio stepped through the heavy doors of the Utah County Jail, commencing their work in disguise.

Within the confines of Utah County Jail, Scarlett, Daniel, and Corey navigate a precarious existence. Daniel’s thoughtlessness threatens to ensnare him in unforeseen peril, while Scarlett finds herself vexed by the overbearing authority of …

Corey's escalating dental pain prompts the arrival of three additional individuals from the general population.

The team found it difficult to adjust to their new existence within the confines of the institution, and with the arrival of the last member, their initial agreement lay irrevocably shattered.

The grim reality of incarceration continued to weigh heavily on the team, prompting one member to signal for help.

While confined, the team members experience varying responses to their imprisonment: some adapt to the stark reality of their surroundings, while one struggles to bear the weight of it all.

Trouble brews for the team as conflicts with the inmates escalate, fostering a growing sense of unease and distrust. Consequently, one member is relocated from the secure unit.

With the arrival of the newcomer, the remaining members of the team teetered on the edge of collapse, a precarious state that ultimately precipitates a perilous revelation.

When Daniel’s true identity is revealed to the deputies, the Sheriff’s team enacts extraordinary precautions for his safety. Meanwhile, Qwell uncovers a clandestine operation within the greenhouse, where inmates are concealing contraband. A…

As the program's conclusion loomed, the participants labored to resolve lingering issues, deflect scrutiny, and confront the harsh realities of incarceration.

Once the others were released, they gathered with Sheriff Smith and his team to discuss their time within the Utah County Jail and learn which of their colleagues had completed the program.

With the departing crowd gone, the participants gathered with the Sheriff and his team to consider the changes they hoped to see implemented at the Utah County Jail.

For nine compelling seasons, "60 Days In" has followed courageous individuals as they navigate the perilous realities of America’s most challenging prisons. Now, we present a countdown of the top 50 participants who have bravely entered inc…