The Big House
TV series
The Big House
1998–2003, English.
A study of maximum-security prisons in the U.S. and Europe includes profiles of notable prisoners and wardens.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 29
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2003
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Where to watch The Big House
The Big House is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and A&E Crime Central in India.
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Latest episode
S4 E10: L. A. County Jail
Aired 23 July 2003
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 1998
- Last aired
- 23 July 2003
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Big House: quick answers
Is The Big House worth watching?
The Big House doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Big House are there?
The Big House has 4 seasons and 29 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Big House finished?
Yes. The Big House ended in 2003, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Big House on?
The Big House is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and A&E Crime Central in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Big House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big House is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Big House?
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