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The Best Episodes of The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

Every episode of The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth!

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An unprecedented look at the Stanford Prison Experiment, one of history's most infamous psychology studies, through the firsthand accounts of the original "guards" and "prisoners," many of whom are speaking on camera for the very

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hallway
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #1 - The Hallway

    S1:E1

    Introducing one of history's most notorious psychological experiments—but with a twist. The study's prisoner and guard participants take a seat in front of the camera to reveal never-before-heard details of an event that has shaped our understanding of human nature and good versus evil for the past 50 years. Together, they track the key events that took place over the six fateful days in 1971.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth Season 1 Episode 2 - The Unraveling
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #2 - The Unraveling

    S1:E2

    What if we told you the Stanford Prison Experiment is not what it seems? The participants reveal new perspectives surrounding what happened in the fateful hallway, putting to question Dr. Zimbardo's long-held claims. An intrepid French researcher claims that the 50-year-old story is riddled with inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the filmmakers expose their own storytelling devices.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth Season 1 Episode 3 - A Beautiful Lie
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #3 - A Beautiful Lie

    S1:E3

    In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo takes a seat in front of the camera and defends his experiment and its lessons. Meanwhile, an unexpected and exciting reunion takes place that exposes new layers of the story. This isn't a tale about an experiment debunked but rather one about the power of perspective and mythmaking.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Hallway" is the best rated episode of "The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth". It scored 7/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Juliette Eisner and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/13/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Unraveling".