Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Season: 1

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

Reality

1Wed, Apr 10, 2024

Shanks and Shakedowns

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

2Wed, Apr 10, 2024

Day 1

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.

3Wed, Apr 10, 2024

The Ogs Take Control

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

4Wed, Apr 10, 2024

Pod Daddy

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

5Wed, Apr 10, 2024

Fire & Hooch

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.

6Wed, Apr 10, 2024

The Vote

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

7Wed, Apr 10, 2024

New Blood

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.

8Wed, Apr 10, 2024

Decision Day

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.