The WORST episodes of The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth

Every episode of The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth!

A groundbreaking look at the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, through the first-hand accounts of the original prisoners and guards. Their stories unravel a new narrative that interrogates the motives of the man pulling the strings, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, while exploring larger questions of human nature and the power of perspective. Utilizing Rashomon-style reenactments and an Act of Killing-inspired reunion component, the project brings the layers of storytelling to unexpected levels.

Last Updated: 11/18/2025Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
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6.67
21 votes

#1 - A Beautiful Lie

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2024

In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo takes a seat in front of the camera and defends his notorious experiment and its lessons. Meanwhile, an unexpected and exciting reunion takes place that exposes new layers of the story. This isn't a tale about an experiment debunked but rather one about the power of perspective and mythmaking.

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6.89
18 votes

#2 - The Unraveling

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2024

What if we told you the Stanford Prison Experiment is not what it seems? The participants reveal new perspectives surrounding what happened in the fateful hallway, putting to question Dr. Zimbardo's long-held claims. With the help of an intrepid French researcher, we learn that the 50-year-old story is riddled with apparent inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the filmmakers expose their own storytelling devices.

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7.15
26 votes

#3 - The Hallway

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2024

Introducing one of history's most notorious psychological experiments - but with a twist. The study's prisoner and guard participants take a seat in front of the camera to reveal never-before-heard details of an event that has shaped our understanding of human nature and good versus evil for the past 50 years. Together, they track the key events that took place over the six fateful days in 1971.

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