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The Best Episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2

Every episode of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 1 - Dangerous Politics
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 2 - Pod Boss
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapo versus the world
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #3 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 4 - Family connections
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 5 - Dopesick
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 6 - On Probation
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 7 - Behind the Glass
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 Episode 8 - The Final Day
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Dangerous Politics" is the best rated episode of "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" season 2. It scored 6.7/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Pod Boss".