Season 2

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.