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Series · 2002 · 60 min · 1 seasons

The Experiment (2002)

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The Experiment is a TV series (Documentary) that first aired in 2002. The Experiment has 1 seasons and 5 episodes in total. There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Experiment in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S1 · E5 — Tyranny May 22, 2002

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The Experiment was a documentary series broadcast on BBC television in 2002 produced by Steve Reicher and Alex Haslam in which 15 men are randomly selected to be either "prisoner" or guard, contained in a simulated prison over an eight-day period. “The BBC Prison Study explores the social and psychological consequences of putting people in groups of unequal power. It examines when people accept inequality and when they challenge it”. The documentary presented the findings of what subsequently became known as The BBC Prison Study

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Where can I watch The Experiment?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Experiment in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in The Experiment?

The main cast of The Experiment includes David Dawson and John Edwards.

How many seasons and episodes does The Experiment have?

The Experiment has 1 seasons and 5 episodes in total.

When was The Experiment released?

The Experiment first aired on May 1, 2002.

Has The Experiment ended?

Yes, The Experiment has ended.

What should I watch if I liked The Experiment?

If you enjoyed The Experiment, try Mind Field, Earth at Night in Colour, Cursed Films and Biography.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·