Life on the Outside (2022–present)

TV ShowOn airSBSDocumentary1 season, 3 episodes
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Plot

Would you let a convicted criminal stay in your home? Presented by Danielle Cormack, this ground-breaking new series follows a unique initiative to tackle recidivism - a person's relapse into criminal behaviour. Follow four Australian households that are prepared to offer their spare room to a formerly incarcerated person for 100 days.

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Episodes by season

Season013Episodes2022Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Life on the Outside S01E01Episode 1March 16, 2022—Empty nester teacher Amanda is preparing for the arrival of formerly incarcerated person Sierra - a mum of two who has just spent 13 months
  2. S01E02Life on the Outside S01E02Episode 2March 23, 2022—While Wayne and Julie wait for news of Brett, Sierra and Amanda's bond is tested, and two worlds collide for Jeremy. We also meet Nigel, who
  3. S01E03Life on the Outside S01E03Episode 3March 30, 2022—As the three formerly incarcerated people, Jeremy, Sierra, and Dane, approach the end of their 100-day homestay in households with individua

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Cast

Danielle CormackDanielle CormackNarrator

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