Philanthropist Lillian Garis Booth dies at 92, leaving $10-million to her nephew Robert Reldan: a convicted serial killer serving a life sentence. In an effort to stop the inheritance, the father of one of his victims wages an epic legal battle.

Rock Hudson dies in 1985 with AIDS. His death sparks a bitter lawsuit by Marc Christian who claims Hudson knowingly exposed him to HIV. The trial leads to a landmark decision about a partner's duty to disclose a potentially deadly diagnosis.

The death of renowned, 55-year-old Country songwriter Wayne Perry in Ohio on May 15, 2005, sparks a five-year legal battle between his four children and his faith-healing evangelical sister for an estate valued at over a million dollars.

In 1998, singer Tammy Wynette dies at 55 leaving four daughters, her fifth husband, and two large life insurance policies. When her daughters get cut out, they question the events of their mother’s death. The scandal rocks the country music industry.

February 3, 1959, Ritchie Valens, singer of 'La Bamba' dies in a tragic plane crash at the age of 17, leaving behind little more than his song writing credits. His death triggers a three-decade long battle to secure his legacy.

In 2002, baseball legend Ted Williams dies, his youngest children take his body away to be cryogenically preserved, although his will requested cremation. His eldest daughter goes to court to get his body returned, exposing a troubled family history.

In 1987 Andy Warhol the legendary artist, dies in a New York Hospital from complications after a routine operation. His death sets off a race to grab his millions and a fierce battle over the value of art that threatens his legacy as a cultural icon.

Annika Powell packs up her kids and follows her husband from one prison to the next in order to keep them connected to their stepfather. Her husband, Anthony is accused of murdering his ex mother-in-law and is serving a life sentence without parole.

Elli Panitz fights to get her husband Ralf, a German National, an International Prisoner transfer while holding down a job in an unstable economy.

Latoya Marion is married to Cornelius Marion, who is serving a life sentence for grand theft auto and armed robbery. Latoya fights to get Cornelius's sentence reduced, and to exonerate him for a crime she feels he didn't commit.

19-year-old Josh Bailey was convicted of first-degree murder. But it's a crime Josh says he didn't commit. Five years into his life sentence, he met Jane whom he married in 2007. Against all odds, they are hoping to become first-time parents.

Pam Booker is a trained social worker. She's also married to a man who is serving two life sentences without parole for first-degree murder. "Prison Wives" follows her story as she fights to get him out of prison, and prepares for a conjugal visit.

Georgia Benson's husband of five years, Don, is about to become a free man after serving an 18 year prison sentence. There's no doubt she is excited to see Don, but with each day she gets more nervous about living together as husband and wife.

Tim McDonald married his wife, Deion, in a maximum security prison where she is currently serving life without the possibility of parole for felony murder. Six years strong into their marriage, Tim is still devoted to Deion and her two children.

Gail Sullivan is the wife of Joseph "Mad Dog" Sullivan, one of the FBI's most notorious criminals - a hitman for the Mafia. For 33 years, Gail and Joe are committed despite Joe's three life sentences in a maximum-security prison.

Grace Dark Horse isn't like most women. Her husband, Dave, is serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder and she's proud to be his wife. "Prison Wives" follows her story as she and Dave try to get the courts to "see it their way".