About this season
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
Episodes (8)
1. Dangerous Politics
Aired 7 January 2026 • 49 min
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. Pod Boss
Aired 7 January 2026 • 43 min
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. Chapo versus the world
Aired 7 January 2026 • 41 min
After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.
4. Family connections
Aired 7 January 2026 • 43 min
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. Dopesick
Aired 7 January 2026 • 40 min
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. On Probation
Aired 7 January 2026 • 45 min
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. Behind the Glass
Aired 7 January 2026 • 46 min
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. The Final Day
Aired 7 January 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.