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Season 2 – Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

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At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant inmates more agency.
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Unlocked: A Jail Experiment — Season 2

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Joel Keller Decider Jan 9
While the experiment at the center of Unlocked: A Jail Experiment is intriguing, the producers feel like they’re doing the experiment for the wrong reasons. And that feeling hasn’t changed for Season 2. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David B. @Philly215 Jan 11 Its hard watch a bit cringe,because these are not real tough guys or real criminals it’s like a show about a rehab inside a jail it’s just a bunch of junkies playing gangsta in a pod. See more Read all reviews
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Eric Higgins

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Greg Henry

Executive Producer

George Kralovansky

Executive Producer

Isaac Holub

Executive Producer

Kimberly Woodard

Executive Producer

J.C. Begley

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Dangerous Politics 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? Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Pod Boss 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Chapo Versus the world After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences; tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Family connections 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Dopesick 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 7, 2026 On Probation 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Behind the Glass After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance; a new incentive leads to emotional family reunions. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 7, 2026 The Final Day The sheriff weighs his options, whether to end the experiment or keep the cells unlocked; the men come together as a community to make their case for the future. Details

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Unlocked: A Jail Experiment — Season 2

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Greg Henry, George Kralovansky, Isaac Holub, Kimberly Woodard, J.C. Begley, Matt Weber
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Reality, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2026
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