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The Best Episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1

Every episode of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1!

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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
    Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 8 - Decision Day
    7.6/10(67 votes)

    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
    7.2/10(65 votes)

    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
    7.0/10(69 votes)

    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 1 Episode 1 - Shanks and Shakedowns
    6.9/10(111 votes)

    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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  5. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 2 - Day 1
    6.9/10(93 votes)

    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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  6. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ogs Take Control
    6.9/10(83 votes)

    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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  7. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 4 - Pod Daddy
    6.7/10(78 votes)

    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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  8. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 1 Episode 6 - The Vote
    6.7/10(67 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Decision Day" is the best rated episode of "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "New Blood".