8 episodesFirst aired 7 January 2026
E1Jan 202649m
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?
E2Jan 202643m
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.
E3Jan 202641m
After a fistfight, the entire pod faces serious consequences. Tensions flare when Chapo feels disrespected, but the numbers aren't on his side.
E4Jan 202643m
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.
E5Jan 202640m
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.
E6Jan 202645m
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.
E7Jan 202646m
After the sheriff gets an emergency call, the fate of the experiment hangs in the balance. A new incentive leads to emotional family reunions.
E8Jan 202643m
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.