Eric Higgins
The Sheriff
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (2024)
Season 1
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Released April 10, 2024
Episode 43 min
16+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.netflix-original, tmdb.reality
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Lucky 8 TV
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.5
S1E1 - Shanks and Shakedowns
At an Arkansas jail, a sheriff prepares to roll out a radical new program granting inmates more freedoms — but the threat of danger lingers.
April 10, 2024, midnight
7.7
S1E2 - Day 1
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.
April 10, 2024, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - The Ogs Take Control
The first day of the experiment ends, and the pod establishes a routine. Some inmates face threats while others exploit their newly granted freedoms.
April 10, 2024, midnight
6.5
S1E4 - Pod Daddy
A new privilege introduces more problems. One man facing a life sentence receives words of encouragement, and a self-appointed leader causes strife.
April 10, 2024, midnight
6.0
S1E5 - Fire & Hooch
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.
April 10, 2024, midnight
7.0
S1E6 - The Vote
The program's future is thrown into jeopardy after news of an incident reaches the sheriff, who tries to single out the troublemakers.
April 10, 2024, midnight
7.0
S1E7 - New Blood
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.
April 10, 2024, midnight
7.0
S1E8 - Decision Day
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.
April 10, 2024, midnight
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43 min/ep
690 min
April 10, 2024
Jan. 7, 2026, midnight
Returning Series
TV-MA
16+
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