Ep 5. Initiation

As the 60-day experiment in Oklahoma's Narcotics Intensive Supervision and Parole Unit continues, the participants are getting deeper into the drug trade and the dangers that come with it. In episode 5, titled "Initiation," tensions are running high among the inmates and the participants alike.

The episode begins with the participants discussing the difficulties of maintaining their cover as they try to gain the trust of the inmates. Several of them are struggling to balance their undercover role with their feelings of empathy and concern for the inmates they are living with. Meanwhile, the inmates are growing increasingly suspicious of the new arrivals in their midst, and tensions are brewing between rival gangs.

One of the participants, a former law enforcement officer named Mark, is tasked with gaining the trust of a group of white supremacist inmates who are suspected of being involved in the drug trade. Mark is uncomfortable with the overtly racist and violent nature of the group, but he understands that this is a necessary part of his assignment. He spends several days ingratiating himself with the group and learning their habits and routines.

Another participant, Jennifer, is struggling to find her footing in the male-dominated world of the prison. She is repeatedly belittled and dismissed by the male inmates, but she refuses to back down. Despite the challenges, Jennifer remains determined to gain the trust of the inmates and help the authorities gather intelligence on the drug trade.

As tensions between the rival gangs come to a head, the participants find themselves caught in the middle of a violent conflict. They must navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of the prison, all while maintaining their cover and avoiding detection by the other inmates.

"Initiation" is a tense and gripping episode that highlights the many dangers and challenges of life inside a maximum-security prison. The participants must confront their own fears and biases as they navigate this hostile environment, and the stakes are higher than ever as they try to gather intelligence on the drug trade. With each passing day, the participants come closer to completing their mission, but the risks and dangers are growing. Will they be able to make it through the full 60 days, or will they be exposed before their mission is complete?