Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

TV-MA2024•6.8/10

Reality

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6.8/10(23)

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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Production

Lucky8 TV

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 10, 2024

Last Aired

January 7, 2026

Networks

Netflix

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Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Shanks and Shakedowns

Air date: 2024-04-10

At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.

Day 1

Air date: 2024-04-10

With 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.

The Ogs Take Control

Air date: 2024-04-10

The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.

Pod Daddy

Air date: 2024-04-10

A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.

Fire & Hooch

Air date: 2024-04-10

With 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.

The Vote

Air date: 2024-04-10

The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.

New Blood

Air date: 2024-04-10

As the sheriff institutes a new perk, the inmates hope to connect with their loved ones more. The pod faces its final challenge: new arrivals.

Decision Day

Air date: 2024-04-10

The 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.