After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the better of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe couldn't be happier at Madea's misfortune. But Madea's eccentric family members, the Browns, rally behind her, lending their special 'country' brand of support. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Joshua Hardaway is on the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a case too personal to handle, defending young prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington. He asks his fiancé and fellow ADA, Linda Holmes, to fill in on his behalf. When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a 'motherly' way as only Madea can.

Madea Goes to Jail is an upcoming comedy-drama film adaptation written and directed by Tyler Perry, which was inspired by Perry's play of the same name. The film centres on Perry's well-known character Mable 'Madea' Simmons. Also included in the cast are Keshia Knight Pulliam and Derek Luke (Lions for Lambs).