Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Episodes
1Dangerous Politics
49 minJan 7, 2026
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?
2Pod Boss
43 minJan 7, 2026
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.
3Chapo versus the world
41 minJan 7, 2026
After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.
4Family connections
43 minJan 7, 2026
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.
5Dopesick
40 minJan 7, 2026
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.
6On Probation
45 minJan 7, 2026
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.
7Behind the Glass
46 minJan 7, 2026
After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emotional family reunions.
8The Final Day
43 minJan 7, 2026
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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