The WORST episodes of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Every episode of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.

Last Updated: 1/23/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

6.98

59 votes

#1 - Shanks and Shakedowns

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2024

At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms - but the threat of danger lingers.

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7.02

51 votes

#2 - 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.

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7.08

12 votes

#3 - Dopesick

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/7/2026

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.

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7.18

11 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.18

11 votes

#5 - 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

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7.21

14 votes

#6 - 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?

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7.22

32 votes

#7 - 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.

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7.25

12 votes

#8 - Behind the Glass

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/7/2026

After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emotional family reunions.

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7.29

35 votes

#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.

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7.33

15 votes

#10 - Pod Boss

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2026

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.

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7.36

14 votes

#11 - 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.

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7.36

36 votes

#12 - New Blood

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2024

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.

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7.40

40 votes

#13 - The Ogs Take Control

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/2024

The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.

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7.50

14 votes

#14 - 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.

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7.55

38 votes

#15 - 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.

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7.79

33 votes

#16 - Decision Day

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/10/2024

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.

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