The New Stanford Prison Experiment
In this modern reimagining of the infamous study, 30 people enter a real prison for two weeks and shifting power dynamics expose what they're capable of.
Episodes
The Experiment Begins
Thirty participants arrive at the prison facility, ready to learn their fate. Eight are assigned to be guards — and the rest are put behind bars.
The Rebellion
When the day shift and night shift guards can't present a united front, two like-minded inmates seize the opportunity to disrupt the balance of power.
Abuse of Power
As the experiment reaches the point where the 1971 study spiraled, a newly empowered inmate stirs unrest and receives a controversial punishment.
A New Order
Phase three brings changes that put everyone in the pod on edge as the day shift establishes control and former guards adjust to their new roles.
Identity Crisis
A power vacuum emerges as the former inmates on the new night shift struggle to command respect. An ex-guard sows rebellion, threatening the hierarchy.
We Have The Power
As the experiment nears its end, the guards head home and the inmates take control — but their newfound authority sparks a clash over what happens next.