Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

6.6
2024

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

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Shanks and Shakedowns

6.5

At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.

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2. Day 1

7.7

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

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3. The Ogs Take Control

7.0

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

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4. Pod Daddy

6.5

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

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5. Fire & Hooch

6.0

With the program at the halfway point, the older inmates step back as the younger ones continue to push boundaries. An alarm sends deputies into the pod.

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6. The Vote

7.0

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

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7. New Blood

7.0

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

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8. Decision Day

7.0

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

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