A&E’s Inmate to Roommate returns for its second season with the episode “It’s Gonna Be a Disaster,” airing on May 30, 2024. The reality show follows recently released inmates as they re-enter society and move in with people who welcome them into their homes.
In this season premiere, viewers will witness the complex dynamics between former inmates and their new roommates as they navigate their fresh start together. Both parties bring their own unique baggage to the living arrangement, facing scrutiny and questioning motives from friends and family. The episode explores the challenges and opportunities presented by this unconventional living situation, raising the question of whether it will facilitate successful re-entry into society or prove to be a disastrous decision.
It builds upon the show’s exploration of the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals in finding housing, a significant factor in reducing recidivism rates. By moving in with everyday people, the inmates seek to rebuild their lives and avoid returning to prison.
Inmate to Roommate: It’s Gonna Be a Disaster airs on A&E on May 30, 2024, at 10:00 PM.
