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At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.
2024-04-10 48m★ 5.8Now playing
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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.
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment runs for 2 seasons. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 8 episodes
At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.
2024-04-10 48m★ 5.8Now playingWith 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.
2024-04-10 40m★ 7.2The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.
2024-04-10 34m★ 6.7A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.
2024-04-10 48m★ 6.3With 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.
2024-04-10 38m★ 6.0The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.
2024-04-10 36m★ 6.5As the sheriff institutes a new perk, the inmates hope to connect with their loved ones more. The pod faces its final challenge: new arrivals.
2024-04-10 38m★ 6.5The 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.
2024-04-10 46m★ 6.5Episodes cost 1 credit each. Credits are $1 each, so a full season costs the number of episodes in credits. Each episode you unlock stays in your account permanently.
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Unlocked: A Jail Experiment has 2 seasons on Movy, with 16 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.
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