Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

• Season 1
• Season 2

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, Jan 07, 2026

Dangerous Politics

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?

2Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Pod Boss

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.

3Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Chapo versus the world

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

4Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Family connections

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.

5Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Dopesick

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.

6Wed, Jan 07, 2026

On Probation

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.

7Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Behind the Glass

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

8Wed, Jan 07, 2026

The Final Day

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.