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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 8 - Decision Day
    7.9/10(60 votes)

    #1 - Decision Day

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 7 - New Blood
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    #2 - New Blood

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 5 - Fire & Hooch
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    #3 - Fire & Hooch

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 2 - Pod Boss
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Pod Boss

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 1 - Shanks and Shakedowns
    7.1/10(99 votes)

    #5 - Shanks and Shakedowns

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 2 - Day 1
    7.1/10(84 votes)

    #6 - Day 1

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ogs Take Control
    7.1/10(75 votes)

    #7 - The Ogs Take Control

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 1 - Dangerous Politics
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Dangerous Politics

    S2:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 4 - Pod Daddy
    6.9/10(72 votes)

    #9 - Pod Daddy

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 6 - The Vote
    6.9/10(61 votes)

    #10 - The Vote

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapo versus the world
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Chapo versus the world

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 4 - Family connections
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Family connections

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 5 - Dopesick
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Dopesick

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 6 - On Probation
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - On Probation

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 7 - Behind the Glass
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Behind the Glass

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 8 - The Final Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Final Day

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Decision Day" is the best rated episode of "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment". It scored 7.9/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "New Blood".