Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
On Netflix
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
E1 Shanks and ShakedownsAt an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.
E2 Day 1With 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.
E3 The Ogs Take ControlThe first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.
E4 Pod DaddyA new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.
E5 Fire & HoochWith 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.
E6 The VoteThe program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.
E7 New BloodAs the sheriff institutes a new perk, the inmates hope to connect with their loved ones more. The pod faces its final challenge: new arrivals.
E8 Decision DayThe 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.
