List of Prison Break episodes

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This is an episode list for the drama/thriller television series Prison Break. The show premiered in the United States on Fox on August 29, 2005. After the broadcast of the thirteenth episode, the show was put off air for four months before resuming on March 20, 2006. The first season finale was aired on May 15, 2006. A similar schedule applied for the second season, which premiered in the United States on August 21, 2006. The season was again split in two blocks but with a shorter break. After an eight-week hiatus, the season resumed on January 22, 2007 before ending on April 2, 2007.

Thus far, a total of 44 episodes have been aired.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

[edit] Season 1

The first season revolves around the plan of Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) to break his brother, Lincoln Burrows, out of prison. It covers approximately two months of the characters' lives - the entire length of Michael's stay at Fox River State Penitentiary. The season contains a total of 22 episodes which were originally broadcast in the United States from August 29, 2005 to May 15, 2006. An average of 9.2 million viewers was recorded for the season.[1]

Picture Title Writer Director Original airdate Prod. #
"Pilot" Paul Scheuring Brett Ratner August 29, 2005 1AKJ79
Michael Scofield is imprisoned in Fox River State Penitentiary as part of an elaborate plan to break out his brother, Lincoln Burrows, who is facing execution for a crime he didn’t commit.
"Allen" Paul Scheuring Michael Watkins August 29, 2005 1AKJ01
A race riot is brewing amongst the prisoners of Fox River, and Michael finds that he needs something from both sides. Veronica sees the evidence that seems to prove that Lincoln did murder Terrence Steadman.
"Cell Test" Michael Pavone Brad Turner September 5, 2005 1AKJ02
Michael plans to test whether Sucre, his cellmate, can keep a secret, but it backfires when Sucre wants nothing to do with the escape plan. T-Bag wants revenge on Michael and Abruzzi tries to get Fibonacci's location a different way.
"Cute Poison" Matt Olmstead Matt Earl Beesley September 12, 2005 1AKJ03
Michael continues working on the escape plan while working around his new cellmate, Haywire. When Sucre discovers that his cousin Hector is making a move on his fiancee he decides he wants in on the escape.
"English, Fitz or Percy" Zack Estrin Randall Zisk September 19, 2005 1AKJ04
Having discovered his connection to Lincoln, Agents Kellerman and Hale try to have Michael transferred out of Fox River by blackmailing Warden Pope. Michael enlists the team’s help to discover part of the escape route.
"Riots, Drills and the Devil Part 1" Nick Santora Robert Mandel September 26, 2005 1AKJ05
Falling behind schedule, Michael maneuvers the prisoners and guards into initiating a lockdown of the prison to give himself more time to dig, but it backfires when T-Bag starts a full-scale riot that threatens Lincoln, Sara and the escape plan itself.
"Riots, Drills and the Devil Part 2" Karyn Usher Vern Gillum October 3, 2005 1AKJ06
Michael puts the escape plan at risk to rescue Sara from the rowdy prisoners in sick-bay, leaving Sucre, Abruzzi and the newly-recruited T-Bag to continue the digging. Lincoln must fight off an assassination attempt. Veronica and Nick follow a lead to Washington D.C.
"The Old Head" Monica Macer Jace Alexander October 24, 2005 1AKJ07
After discovering that the guards are sitting right on top of a vital part of the plan, Michael tries to recruit Westmoreland into the escape team. Veronica, Nick and LJ find their lives in danger from Kellerman and Hale.
"Tweener" Paul Scheuring Matt Earl Beesley October 31, 2005 1AKJ08
Michael tries to protect a young inmate from T-Bag’s predations. The escape plan is endangered when Abruzzi falls out of favour with Philly Falzone and loses control of PI. C-Note begins to investigate his suspicions about Michael.
"Sleight of Hand" Nick Santora Dwight H. Little November 7, 2005 1AKJ09
Abruzzi and Michael try to figure out how to regain control of PI, but to do so Michael may have to give up Fibonacci. C-Note forces his way onto the escape team. Veronica, Nick and LJ are pursued by an agent of "The Company".
"And Then There Were 7" Zack Estrin Jesús Salvador Treviño November 14, 2005 1AKJ10
The escape team and prison staff – including Sara – discover that Michael has a wife when she arrives to give him an item for the plan. Westmoreland changes his mind about escaping. Veronica, Nick and LJ try to escape Quinn.
"Odd Man Out" Karyn Usher Bobby Roth November 21, 2005 1AKJ11
Friction amongst the escape team is at an all-time high when they discover they are one person too many. Michael prepares the final leg of the escape. Veronica receives help from an unlikely ally.
"End of the Tunnel" Paul Scheuring Sanford Bookstaver November 28, 2005 1AKJ12
The team readies for the escape but Michael is unwilling to leave Lincoln behind, who has been placed in the solitary. Veronica goes on television to try and expose the conspiracy, with help from a turncoat.
"The Rat" Matt Olmstead Kevin Hooks March 20, 2006 1AKJ13
With Lincoln's execution only hours away, Michael tampers with the electric chair and pleads for Sara to appeal to her father, the Governor of Illinois, to review Lincoln's case. Meanwhile, Veronica and Nick try to have Terrance Steadman exhumed.
"By the Skin and the Teeth" Nick Santora Fred Gerber March 27, 2006 1AKJ14
When anonymous evidence leads to a stay of execution of Lincoln, Michael reformulates his escape plan. He must now figure out a way to get into and through the prison's asylum undetected.
"Brother's Keeper" Zack Estrin Greg Yaitanes April 3, 2006 1AKJ15
This episode is set three years before Michael's incarceration and features the lives of the various main characters, prior to their time at Fox River. The main plot of the episode revolves around the murder set-up that led to Lincoln's conviction and the reason of Michael's decision to save his brother.
"J-Cat" Karyn Usher Guy Ferland April 10, 2006 1AKJ16
Unable to answer the warden's questions about his burn, Michael is sent to solitary. Sucre is forced to make sure the escape plan stays undetected. Veronica, Nick and LJ return to New Glarus to search for information. LJ decides he wants revenge.
"Bluff" Nick Santora & Karyn Usher Jace Alexander April 17, 2006 1AKJ17
Now in the prison's asylum, Michael tries to get Haywire to recreate the missing part of the tattoo from memory. Geary decides to auction off Michael and Sucre's empty cell to the highest bidder, and the rest of the team must raise the money to buy it.
"The Key" Zack Estrin & Matt Olmstead Sergio Mimica Gezzan April 24, 2006 1AKJ18
Lincoln is rescued from the car crash by his father, and learns the reason behind his set-up for Steadman's murder. Michael needs the infirmary key to complete the escape plan but is unable to steal it from Sara. Abruzzi returns to Fox River.
"Tonight" Zack Estrin Bobby Roth May 1, 2006 1AKJ19
After Bellick discovers the hole, the team resolves to make their escape immediately. With no time and no alternatives, Michael is forced to involve Sara in the breakout. Tweener joins the team. Veronica finds evidence leading to Blackfoot, Montana.
"Go" Matt Olmstead Dean White May 8, 2006 1AKJ20
Michael betrays Pope in order to have Lincoln released from the solitary. Sara is faced with the decision to aid Michael's escape or not. Nick is forced to betray Veronica. The escape team attempts a prison break.
"Flight" Paul Scheuring Kevin Hooks May 15, 2006 1AKJ21
Now outside the prison walls, Michael, Lincoln and six other escapees race for their freedom as the authorities close in on them. Caroline Reynolds is abandoned by the Company and decides to take matters into her own hands. Veronica arrives in Montana to find the evidence that will prove Lincoln's innocence.

[edit] Season 2

The second season consists of a total of 22 episodes and was first aired from August 21, 2006 to April 2, 2007. It directly follows the prison break from the first season. A new major character is introduced, who is FBI Special Agent Alexander Mahone, portrayed by William Fichtner. The first half of the season revolves around the escapees' journey to their family, Westmoreland's money and Michael's plan to escape the country. The second half of the season focuses on the conspiracy plot of the series. The season's plot spans approximately three weeks of the characters' lives.

Picture Title Writer Director Original airdate Prod. #
"Manhunt" Paul Scheuring Kevin Hooks August 21, 2006 2AKJ01
Eight hours after the escape, Michael, Lincoln, Sucre, C-Note and Abruzzi head for Oswego as FBI Special Agent Alexander Mahone is assigned to lead the pursuit of the escapees. T-Bag finds help for his cut-off hand.
"Otis" Matt Olmstead Bobby Roth August 28, 2006 2AKJ02
Agent Mahone tries to lure the escapees by targeting an imprisoned L.J. as Michael and Lincoln plan another breakout. Abruzzi, C-Note, and Sucre flee on their own, while Tweener finds a ride. Bellick and Pope face tribunal for their roles in the breakout.
"Scan" Zack Estrin Bryan Spicer September 4, 2006 2AKJ03
Michael and Lincoln go to Nika for help. Sucre searches for Maricruz, while C-Note seeks out his family, despite their being observed by the authorities. Sara is arrested for aiding the escape. Bellick and Geary become bounty hunters.
"First Down" Nick Santora Bobby Roth September 11, 2006 2AKJ04
Bellick and Geary catch Michael, Lincoln and Nika. Abruzzi is determined to exact his revenge on Fibonacci as Mahone narrows his search on him. Kellerman approaches Sara. Meanwhile, T-Bag gets a lift from a stranger. One of the Fox River Eight goes down.
"Map 1213" Karyn Usher Peter O'Fallon September 18, 2006 2AKJ05
Mahone takes an interest in the hidden millions of D.B. Cooper, with Michael and Lincoln racing to Utah in order to be the first to locate Westmoreland's Double K ranch. Sucre is determined to stop Maricruz's wedding in Las Vegas.
"Subdivision" Monica Macer Eric Laneuville September 25, 2006 2AKJ06
Michael, Lincoln, T-Bag and Tweener search for Westmoreland's money, while Agent Mahone closes in. Haywire surfaces in Wisconsin. Governor Tancredi sees Kellerman at the White House. One of the fugitives is captured.
"Buried" Seth Hoffman Sergio Mimica Gezzan October 2, 2006 2AKJ07
Lincoln leaves Michael in order to go search for LJ in Arizona. Michael, C-Note, Sucre and T-Bag succeed in locating Westmoreland's money. Sara and her father are targeted by "The Company". Mahone interrogates the captive fugitive. Another fugitive goes down.
"Dead Fall" Zack Estrin Vincent Misiano October 23, 2006 2AKJ08
The fugitives split up again. Mahone is investigated by Internal Affairs regarding Tweener's death. Lincoln travels to Arizona to find LJ. Sara is hunted by "The Company". Bellick and Geary return to the hunt.
"Unearthed" Nick Santora Kevin Hooks October 30, 2006 2AKJ09
The fugitives try again to make contact with their loved ones while the brothers head for their rendezvous. Michael makes a discovery about Mahone. Sara deciphers Michael's coded messages but so do Kellerman and Mahone.
"Rendezvous" Karyn Usher Dwight Little November 6, 2006 2AKJ10
Michael and Sara rendezvous in New Mexico as Mahone tracks them. Lincoln and LJ are rescued from the police, while Sucre tries to reach Maricruz by phone in Nebraska. Bellick and Geary torture T-Bag.
"Bolshoi Booze" Monica Macer & Seth Hoffman Greg Yaitanes November 13, 2006 2AKJ11
Michael has to outsmart a coyote to secure a getaway plane while Lincoln leaves LJ again. T-Bag escapes and finds Geary. Kellerman tortures Sara as Mahone figures out the location of Bolshoi Booze.
"Disconnect" Nick Santora & Karyn Usher Karen Gaviola November 20, 2006 2AKJ12
Mahone searches for Michael's getaway plane while Michael reunites with his father. Sara escapes from Kellerman, who must face Agent Kim's wrath for his failure. C-Note risks public exposure. Bellick is implicated in Geary's murder.
"The Killing Box" Zack Estrin Bobby Roth November 27, 2006 2AKJ13
T-Bag continues his search for Susan. Bellick returns to Fox River as an inmate, while Michael and Lincoln are also to be sent back after being arrested. Sucre is forced to parachute off his getaway plane as Kellerman hatches a plan.
"John Doe" Matt Olmstead & Nick Santora Kevin Hooks January 22, 2007 2AKJ14
Michael, Lincoln and Kellerman go to Montana to find Terrence Steadman. Bellick has trouble with other Fox River inmates. C-Note continues his journey alone with his daughter and T-Bag invades the Hollander family.
"The Message" Zack Estrin & Karyn Usher Bobby Roth January 29, 2007 2AKJ15
In order to broadcast a message to Sara on television, Michael, Lincoln and Kellerman kidnap a cameraman. Bellick is sent to the infirmary. Haywire buys beer for two teenagers, while Sucre steals a car in Mexico.
"Chicago" Nick Santora & Matt Olmstead Jesse Bochco February 5, 2007 2AKJ16
Michael and Sara have an intimate moment on a train as they head to Chicago with Lincoln and Kellerman. Mahone enlists help from Bellick and corners Haywire. C-Note is held up at a diner with his daughter. T-Bag continues to hold the Hollanders hostage. Third escapee takes a fall.
"Bad Blood" Paul Scheuring & Karyn Usher Nelson McCormick February 19, 2007 2AKJ17
Michael and Sara seek Henry Pope for help to recover information that can bring down "The Company". As his daughter's illness worsens, C-Note decides to surrender. Sucre reunites with Maricruz while T-Bag visits his childhood home.
"Wash" Nick Santora Bobby Roth February 26, 2007 2AKJ18
Lincoln, Michael and Sara find the evidence they need to expose the conspiracy. Mahone uses C-Note to locate Michael. Bellick goes to Mexico to find Sucre while T-Bag steals the identity of a psychiatrist. Kellerman prepares to assassinate the President.
"Sweet Caroline" Karyn Usher Dwight Little March 5, 2007 2AKJ19
Michael uses the audio file to bargain with the President while Lincoln gets help from a friend for a backup plan. Mahone captures Sara. In Mexico, T-Bag loses Westmoreland's money while Bellick finds Sucre. C-Note is offered a way to save his family and himself.
"Panama" Zack Estrin Vincent Misiano March 19, 2007 2AKJ20
Sara surrenders to the F.B.I. in order to allow Michael and Lincoln to escape to Panama. Bellick forces Sucre to search for Westmoreland's money with him. C-Note agrees to testify against Mahone in exchange for freedom.
"Fin Del Camino" Matt Olmstead & Seth Hoffman Bobby Roth March 26, 2007 2AKJ21
Michael, Sucre and Bellick, each with different motives, work together to capture T-Bag. Lincoln attempts to thwart Mahone's plan to capture Michael. In Chicago, Sara attends her trial as Kellerman contemplates suicide.
"Sona" Paul Scheuring Kevin Hooks April 2, 2007 2AKJ22
Kellerman's testimony frees Sara and Lincoln of their charges. Michael tries to save his brother from Mahone. Sucre searches for Bellick in order to find Maricruz, while T-Bag meets Bellick in a Panamanian jail.

[edit] Specials

Picture Season Title Writer Director Original airdate
1 "Behind the Walls" Garry Bormet Brad Lachman October 11, 2005
A special episode, summing up the first seven episodes, including behind the scenes footage and cast commentaries. Background information on the show and the main characters is provided.
2 "The Road to Freedom" January 8, 2007
The second special episode for the series runs for approximately 23 minutes. Aired prior to the fourteenth episode of the second season, it includes a summary of the first thirteen episodes of the season, a preview of the remaining episodes and interviews with Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, William Fichtner, Wade Williams, Paul Adelstein, Robert Knepper and Silas Weir Mitchell.

[edit] References

Sources for the episode listing
Other
  1. ^ "Television series: 2005-06 primetime wrap". The Hollywood Reporter. May 26, 2006. Retrieved on January 13, 2007.
Prison Break
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Production: Season 1 | Season 2 | Broadcasters | DVD releases | Mobisodes
Miscellaneous: The Company | Fox River State Penitentiary | Tattoo
Tie-in websites: Europeangoldfinch.net | Reynolds-Again.com
Characters
Lists: List of Prison Break characters | List of Prison Break minor characters
Main: John Abruzzi | Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell | Brad Bellick | Lincoln Burrows | L. J. Burrows | Veronica Donovan
Benjamin Miles "C-Note" Franklin | Paul Kellerman | Alexander Mahone | Michael Scofield | Fernando Sucre | Sara Tancredi