S01E01 Shanks and Shakedowns
At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
S01E08: Decision Day
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.
Overview
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Episodes
S01E02 Day 1
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.
S01E03 The Ogs Take Control
The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.
S01E04 Pod Daddy
A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.
S01E05 Fire & Hooch
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.
S01E06 The Vote
The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.
S01E07 New Blood
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.
S01E08 Decision Day
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.
Cast
Eric Higgins
The Sheriff
