{"id":531458,"date":"2023-08-09T23:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-trailer-park-boys%3a-jail-shorts-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-03-15T22:39:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T03:39:52","slug":"shows-like-trailer-park-boys%3a-jail-shorts-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-trailer-park-boys%3a-jail-shorts-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Trailer Park Boys: Jail Shorts (2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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8.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 40 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You thought the Jail series was over did ya? No Siree Bob. The boys are still in jail and the shitshow continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith, David Lawrence
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1 season, 38 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Trailer Park Boys: Jail Shorts (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Trailer Park Boys: Jail (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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It’s been peaceful and tranquil in Sunnyvale Trailer Park lately, but that’s because The Boys aren’t there. Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles are back – in JAIL.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, David Lawrence
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1 season, 10 episodes, 22.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Roach Approach (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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9.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 11 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Is shit constantly fucking up on you? Life got you down? Then let Pat Roach teach you how to approach life in a whole new way. His way. The Roach Approach.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Patrick Roach, Mike Smith, Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay
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2 seasons, 101 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Trailer Park Boys: Park After Dark (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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9.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 76 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Three guys live in a trailer park in Nova Scotia with an alcoholic manager, smoking weed all day, getting into a butt load of trouble Mockumentary with guest stars like Snoop Dogg.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Paul Tremblay, Patrick Roach
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3 seasons, 139 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3233 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Nova Scotia’s favorite miscreants have always been super sketchy. Now, carrying on from the Season 12 finale, the boys have become complete cartoons.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, Patrick Roach
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2 seasons, 20 episodes, 25.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2482 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles go to Europe for a paid vacation and realize when they get there they have to complete tasks in different countries to earn money to party.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, Tom Mayhue
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2 seasons, 16 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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On the Road with TPB (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 9 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Ricky, Julian and Bubbles leave the trailer park and travel the world the only way they know how – stoned and drunk as fuck.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, Patrick Roach
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In the realm of television, few shows manage to carve out a niche so unique they become almost synonymous with a genre. “Trailer Park Boys” is one such show, blending comedy, mockumentary style, and an unapologetic portrayal of life on the fringes. Its success has spawned numerous seasons, movies, and specials. Among these, “Trailer Park Boys: Jail Shorts” (2020) stands out as a notable entry. This series takes the beloved characters from the Sunnyvale Trailer Park and places them in an entirely new setting: jail. But does it live up to the legacy of the main series? Let’s break it down.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “Trailer Park Boys: Jail Shorts” is exactly what it sounds like. The series follows the misadventures of Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, and the rest of the gang as they navigate life inside prison walls. What makes it interesting is how it retains the essence of the original series\u2014its humor, character dynamics, and knack for getting into absurd situations\u2014while exploring the new dynamics and challenges that come with being incarcerated.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n

The strength of “Trailer Park Boys” has always been its characters, and “Jail Shorts” is no exception. The series doesn’t introduce many new faces, focusing instead on the familiar:<\/p>\n