The Experiment (2002) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Experiment online in HD.
The Experiment — Storyline
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
Cast & Crew
- Starring: David Dawson, John Edwards
The Experiment — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2002-05-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
The Experiment — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Stanford Prison Experiment (2002-05-11) — The story of the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, a psychological exercise designed to examine the nature of good and evil. In the summer of 1971, a group of American students
- E2: Conflict (2002-05-14) — The prisoners start to pick off weak guards, the most powerful prisoner is sentenced to solitary confinement, and the guards rumble an attempted break-out.
- E3: Order (2002-05-15) — A new prisoner arrives, a master set of keys is stolen, and the two most forceful prisoners come head-to-head in a showdown for leadership.
- E4: Rebellion (2002-05-21) — The oppressive conditions are wearing down the patience of some of the prisoners, whilst the anxiety of the guards is mounting. A reformed crack addict and an Evangelical christian
- E5: Tyranny (2002-05-22) — Twelve prisoners and guards join together to form a new and just society but after only a few hours four of them launch a bid for power that shocks and appalls their fellow inmates
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Experiment have? 1 season(s) with 5 episodes.
Where can I watch The Experiment? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
