Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Season 2

2026 · 8 episodes · 5h 50m in all · 5.3/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Dangerous Politics

   7 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 5.0/10

   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?

2. 

   2. Pod Boss

   7 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10

   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.

3. 

   3. Chapo versus the world

   7 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 6.0/10

   After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.

4. 

   4. Family connections

   7 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10

   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.

5. 

   5. Dopesick

   7 Jan 2026 · 40 min · 5.0/10

   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.

6. 

   6. On Probation

   7 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 5.0/10

   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.

7. 

   7. Behind the Glass

   7 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 6.0/10

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

8. 

   8. The Final Day

   7 Jan 2026 · 43 min

   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.