Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

2024 2 Seasons 16 Episodes ⭐ 6.8 Reality

At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.

At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Shanks and Shakedowns

At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the thr

EP 2

Day 1

With cell doors open and guards gone, a detainee tries to create structure as a power struggle between the young inmates

EP 3

The Ogs Take Control

The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit

EP 4

Pod Daddy

A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-app

EP 5

Fire & Hooch

With the program at the halfway point, the older inmates step back as the younger ones continue to push boundaries. An a

EP 6

The Vote

The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the

EP 7

New Blood

As the sheriff institutes a new perk, the inmates hope to connect with their loved ones more. The pod faces its final ch

EP 8

Decision Day

The unit is on high alert after tensions erupt. As the experiment ends, the inmates make a case to keep their freedoms.

EP 1

Dangerous Politics

As a new experiment begins in an Arizona correctional facility, the inmates quickly learn what's at stake. How will they

EP 2

Pod Boss

The men face their first make-or-break moment when food goes missing at mealtime. A new arrival to the pod exacerbates f

EP 3

Chapo versus the world

After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numb

EP 4

Family connections

As the first week wraps up, an unpopular inmate makes amends. A surprise perk helps incarcerated parents like Woody and

EP 5

Dopesick

New arrivals spark a rise in drug use throughout the pod, putting the sober inmates on edge. Hondo faces a life-changing

EP 6

On Probation

Halfway through the experiment, a major setback forces a new approach. KJ gets tragic family news. A conflict with a gua

EP 7

Behind the Glass

After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emot

EP 8

The Final Day

The sheriff weighs his options: end the experiment or keep the cells unlocked? The men come together as a community to m

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