Episode 1
Dangerous Politics
49m5.0 / 10
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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TV series
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
2024TV-MA2 seasons6.8 / 10
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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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Pod Boss
43m5.0 / 10
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.
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Episode 3
Chapo versus the world
41m6.0 / 10
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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Episode 4
Family connections
43m5.0 / 10
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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Episode 5
Dopesick
40m5.0 / 10
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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Episode 6
On Probation
45m5.0 / 10
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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Episode 7
Behind the Glass
46m6.0 / 10
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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Episode 8
The Final Day
43m6.0 / 10finale
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.
Where to watch Unlocked: A Jail ExperimentEpisode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
Cast
Eric HigginsThe SheriffProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Lucky8 TVUnited States
Themes
reality
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