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A former inmate in Texas swears to live a respectable, law‑abiding life after gaining his freedom. Soon after, he is arrested and charged with a bloody murder, a crime he did not commit, according to his claim. Despite being convicted, he steadfastly insists on his innocence.

Mixed-Matched is a programme presented in an episodic format. Classified under the genre of episode, the series offers a self‑contained story within each installment. This particular episode centres on a former prisoner from Texas and follows his attempts to rebuild his life after release, and tries to stay on the straight and narrow. Upon gaining his freedom, the ex‑convict makes a firm decision to lead a clean, law‑abiding existence. He's determined to distance himself from his criminal past, seeking honest work and a stable routine. The narrative highlights his commitment to turning over a new leaf in his life and to prove his change to those around him. Despite his intentions, the man is soon implicated in a gruesome homicide. Police apprehend him for the bloody murder, and the case proceeds swiftly to trial. Ultimately, a jury finds him guilty, and he receives a conviction for the violent crime, which shatters his hopes of a fresh start and places him back behind bars. Throughout the legal process, the convicted individual maintains his innocence. He repeatedly asserts that he didn't commit the murder he's been sentenced for. The episode ends with his steadfast claim of wrongful conviction, leaving viewers to question whether justice has truly been served and whether there might be evidence yet to emerge that could exonerate him.