Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
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Netflix Running Crime
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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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
8 episodes
E01
Shanks and Shakedowns
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
48 min
At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.
E02
Day 1
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
40 min
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.
E03
The Ogs Take Control
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
33 min
The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.
E04
Pod Daddy
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
48 min
A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.
E05
Fire & Hooch
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
38 min
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.
E06
The Vote
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
36 min
The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.
E07
New Blood
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
38 min
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.
E08
Decision Day
Wed, Apr 10 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
46 min
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.
Season 2
8 episodes
E01
Dangerous Politics
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
49 min
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?
E02
Pod Boss
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
43 min
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.
E03
Chapo versus the world
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
41 min
After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.
E04
Family connections
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
43 min
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.
E05
Dopesick
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
40 min
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.
E06
On Probation
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
45 min
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.
E07
Behind the Glass
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
46 min
After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emotional family reunions.
E08
The Final Day
Wed, Jan 7 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
43 min
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.