Booked: First Day In: Down in Flames (A&E, Wednesday, May 7, 2025)

Booked: First Day In

A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” takes viewers on a ride-along through the often-chaotic world of the American jail system. This Wednesday’s episode, “Down in Flames,” takes that chaos to a new level – literally. In one storyline, a raging forest fire threatens a jail facility in Hancock County, creating a logistical nightmare for the staff and a whole new kind of fear for the inmates.

Meanwhile, in Virginia Beach, an intoxicated exotic dancer leads police on a wild, 30-minute car chase, eventually landing herself behind bars. “Booked: First Day In” gives viewers a front-row seat to the booking process, capturing the raw, unfiltered reality of people from all walks of life as they enter the jail system.

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From minor offenses to major crimes, the series documents the first 24 hours of an arrestee’s journey through the legal system, offering a look at the human stories behind the mugshots.

Tune in to A&E on Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 PM ET for a look at the unpredictable world of “Booked: First Day In.”

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