Chrisleys Back on TV: Trump Pardon Frees Todd and Julie for Lifetime Docuseries
Sarah Johnson
May 30, 2025
Brief
Todd and Julie Chrisley return to reality TV with a Lifetime docuseries after Trump’s pardon frees them from prison, showcasing their family’s journey.
Todd and Julie Chrisley, the flamboyant stars of Chrisley Knows Best, are back in the spotlight after a surprising presidential pardon from Donald Trump freed them from prison. The couple, previously convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, are set to return to reality TV with a new Lifetime docuseries, The Untitled Chrisleys Project, premiering later this year.
The show will dive into the family’s rollercoaster journey, capturing how their children—Savannah, Chase, Grayson, and Chloe—along with the ever-charming Nanny Faye, held down the fort while Todd and Julie served time. Originally, the series wasn’t expected to feature the couple, but Trump’s pardon changed the script, literally. On Wednesday, Todd walked out of a Pensacola, Florida, federal prison, while Julie, sporting her natural hair color, was spotted smiling outside a Nashville butcher shop just a day after her release from a Kentucky facility.
Savannah Chrisley, who tirelessly advocated for her parents’ pardon, shared her excitement with reporters outside the prison: "This has been an insane process, but I’m beyond grateful to leave here with my dad." The docuseries will document the family’s evolving reality in real time, offering an unfiltered look at their triumphs and challenges as they rebuild their lives.
The Chrisleys’ legal saga began with a 2019 indictment for defrauding banks out of over $30 million in loans and evading taxes. After their 2022 conviction, Todd and Julie faced 12 and seven years in prison, respectively, though their sentences were later reduced. Trump’s pardon, described by their lawyer as wiping the case "entirely, as if it never happened," has given the family a fresh start—and a new chapter to share with their fans.
Savannah, who took custody of her younger siblings during her parents’ incarceration, kept the mood light post-release, sharing a playful Instagram clip where Todd flexed his "jacked" post-prison physique. The family’s signature humor and drama, which skyrocketed them to fame on Chrisley Knows Best since its 2014 debut, will undoubtedly fuel their latest TV venture.
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Editor's Comments
Well, folks, the Chrisleys are out of the slammer and back on our screens faster than you can say 'bank fraud.' Trump’s pardon pen must be working overtime—guess it’s got a better agent than most Hollywood stars! But here’s the real plot twist: while Todd’s flexing his prison-gym biceps, the real muscle is Savannah, who kept the family circus together. This docuseries is gonna be less 'Knows Best' and more 'Knows Chaos'—and I’m here for it.
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