Series synopsis
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment is an American reality television series that premiered on Netflix on April 10, 2024. It stars Eric Higgins.
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Premise
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eric Higgins as The Sheriff
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 10, 2024 | April 10, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 7, 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shanks and Shakedowns At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers. |
April 10, 2024 |
| 2 |
Day 1 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. |
April 10, 2024 |
| 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 their newly granted freedoms. |
April 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dangerous Politics 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? |
January 7, 2026 |
| 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 fears of stealing. |
January 7, 2026 |
| 3 |
Chapo versus the world After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side. |
January 7, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 10, 2024 |
| Last aired | January 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |