Unlocked: A Jail Experiment
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Seasons | 1
Episodes | 8
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 2024-04-10
Last EP | 2024-04-10
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Rating : 6.6
Overview
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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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Lucky 8 TV
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2024-04-10
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Shanks and Shakedowns
2024-04-10
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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Day 1
2024-04-10
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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The Ogs Take Control
2024-04-10
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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Pod Daddy
2024-04-10
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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Fire & Hooch
2024-04-10
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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The Vote
2024-04-10
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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New Blood
2024-04-10
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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Decision Day
2024-04-10
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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