The BEST episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
Every episode of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment!
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
#2 - The Vote
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2024
The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.
#4 - The Final Day
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/2026
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.
#7 - Dangerous Politics
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2026
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?
#8 - Chapo versus the world
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/7/2026
After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.
#9 - Pod Daddy
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/2024
A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.
#11 - Fire & Hooch
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2024
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.
#13 - Day 1
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2024
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.
#14 - Family connections
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2026
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.
#15 - On Probation
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/7/2026
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