The New Stanford Prison Experiment

Name: The New Stanford Prison Experiment
Genre: Reality
Released: 2026-10-21
Rating: 7.1

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 7.1

The New Stanford Prison Experiment is a reality series on Netflix that premiered in 2026, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredOct 21, 2026

Last AiredOct 21, 2026

GenreReality

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionAlfred Street Industries

In this modern reimagining of the infamous study, 30 people enter a real prison for two weeks and shifting power dynamics expose what they're capable of.

WHERE TO WATCH

Netflix

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Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1The Experiment Begins

Oct 21, 202652m★ 7.0

Thirty participants arrive at the prison facility, ready to learn their fate. Eight are assigned to be guards — and the rest are put behind bars.

E2The Rebellion

Oct 21, 202659m★ 6.8

When the day shift and night shift guards can't present a united front, two like-minded inmates seize the opportunity to disrupt the balance of power.

E3Abuse of Power

Oct 21, 202653m

As the experiment reaches the point where the 1971 study spiraled, a newly empowered inmate stirs unrest and receives a controversial punishment.

E4A New Order

Oct 21, 202645m

Phase three brings changes that put everyone in the pod on edge as the day shift establishes control and former guards adjust to their new roles.

E5Identity Crisis

Oct 21, 202642m

A power vacuum emerges as the former inmates on the new night shift struggle to command respect. An ex-guard sows rebellion, threatening the hierarchy.

E6We Have The Power

Oct 21, 202642m

As the experiment nears its end, the guards head home and the inmates take control — but their newfound authority sparks a clash over what happens next.

About The New Stanford Prison Experiment

The New Stanford Prison Experiment is a reality series on Netflix. The show first aired on Oct 21, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. The New Stanford Prison Experiment has ended. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 5 votes.