Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Name: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
Genre: Reality
Released: 2024-04-10
Rating: 6.8

RETURNING2 Seasons16 Episodes★ 6.8

Unlocked: A Jail Experiment is a reality series on Netflix that premiered in 2024, with 2 seasons and 16 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 3, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredApr 10, 2024

Last AiredJan 7, 2026

GenreReality

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionLucky8 TV

At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.

RENEWED

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Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 16 episodes

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E1Dangerous Politics

Jan 7, 202649m

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?

E2Pod Boss

Jan 7, 202643m

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.

E3Chapo versus the world

Jan 7, 202641m

After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.

E4Family connections

Jan 7, 202643m

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.

E5Dopesick

Jan 7, 202640m

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.

E6On Probation

Jan 7, 202645m

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.

E7Behind the Glass

Jan 7, 202646m

After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emotional family reunions.

E8The Final Day

Jan 7, 202643m

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.

About Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Unlocked: A Jail Experiment is a reality series on Netflix. The show first aired on Apr 10, 2024 and currently has 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment has been renewed for Season 3, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 6.8/10 based on 25 votes.