Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Continuing First aired 10/Apr/2024 United States English 2 season(s) 16 episode(s)
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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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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Jan/2026
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S2E8
The Final Day
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 43 min
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The sheriff weighs his options: end the experiment or keep the cells unlocked? The men come together as a community to make their case for the future.

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The sheriff weighs his options: end the experiment or keep the cells unlocked? The men come together as a community to make their case for the future.

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S2E7
Behind the Glass
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 46 min
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After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emotional family reunions.

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

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S2E6
On Probation
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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Halfway through the experiment, a major setback forces a new approach. KJ gets tragic family news. A conflict with a guard upsets the peace in the pod.

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Halfway through the experiment, a major setback forces a new approach. KJ gets tragic family news. A conflict with a guard upsets the peace in the pod.

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S2E5
Dopesick
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 40 min
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New arrivals spark a rise in drug use throughout the pod, putting the sober inmates on edge. Hondo faces a life-changing opportunity to move forward.

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

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S2E4
Family connections
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 43 min
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As the first week wraps up, an unpopular inmate makes amends. A surprise perk helps incarcerated parents like Woody and AO connect with their children.

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

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Chapo versus the world
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 41 min
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After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.

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After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.

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S2E1
Dangerous Politics
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 49 min
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As a new experiment begins in an Arizona correctional facility, the inmates quickly learn what's at stake. How will they respond when the cell doors open?

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

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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Apr/2024
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S1E8
Decision Day
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 46 min
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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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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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S1E7
New Blood
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 38 min
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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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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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S1E5
Fire & Hooch
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 38 min
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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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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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S1E4
Pod Daddy
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 48 min
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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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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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S1E3
The Ogs Take Control
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 34 min
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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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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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Day 1
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 40 min
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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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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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S1E1
Shanks and Shakedowns
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Runtime: 48 min
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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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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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George Kralovansky
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Greg Henry
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Isaac Holub
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J.C. Begley
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Kimberly Woodard
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