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Prison Break (2005 – 2017)

2005 • 5 seasons • Drama, Crime • TV-14
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Prison BreakSeason 1

22 episodes · Aug 29, 2005

With his older brother facing imminent execution for a crime he insists he didn’t commit, Michael Burrows finds himself desperately searching for a way to intervene. Time is running out, and conventional avenues have failed. Driven by unwavering loyalty, Michael makes the shocking decision to engineer his own imprisonment – landing him right beside Lincoln in Fox River State Penitentiary. Now, armed with his expertise as a structural engineer and possessing detailed blueprints of the prison itself, Michael embarks on an audacious and meticulously crafted plan: to break Lincoln free and expose the truth behind his conviction.

1. Pilot
Aug 29, 2005 · 45m · 8.1

Structural engineer Michael Scofield orchestrates a bank robbery, not for profit, but to secure a place within the walls of Fox River State Penitentiary. His brother, Lincoln Burrows, awaits execution there, convicted of murdering the Vice

2. Allen
Aug 29, 2005 · 45m · 8.4

Michael turned to the other inmates, seeking their assistance in carrying out his carefully devised escape plan.

3. Cell Test
Sep 5, 2005 · 45m · 8.3

Michael laid out his plan for escape to Sucre, but the latter refused to participate and instead requested a cell transfer. He was soon paired with a new cellmate known as Haywire.

4. Cute Poison
Sep 12, 2005 · 45m · 8.5

Veronica continued to sift through the details of Lincoln’s case, each discovery fueling a growing conviction: she needed to dedicate herself entirely to it. Faced with a lack of support from others, she accepted an offer of assistance from

5. English, Fitz or Percy
Sep 19, 2005 · 45m · 8.0

Kellerman and Hale leverage incriminating information against Warden Pope, effectively placing him under duress. Michael learns of a potential early release from his sentence. Meanwhile, Veronica begins to question the loyalty of those arou

6. Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)
Sep 26, 2005 · 45m · 8.9

To ensure his escape went off without a hitch, Michael engineered a lockdown by disabling the air conditioning, inadvertently sparking a riot that landed Sara in serious jeopardy. Separately, a former convict was coerced into arranging Linc

7. Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)
Oct 3, 2005 · 44m · 8.9

As the riot swelled in intensity, Abruzzi and Sucre forged an uneasy alliance. Michael was faced with a difficult choice: whether to risk everything for the sake of saving Dr. Tancredi’s life.

8. The Old Head
Oct 24, 2005 · 45m · 8.6

The storeroom Michael had deemed essential to his escape had been repurposed – now a break room. Meanwhile, Veronica and Nick faced escalating threats.

9. Tweener
Oct 31, 2005 · 45m · 8.6

Abruzzi’s fall in the prison hierarchy jeopardized the entire escape. Michael now faced the unwelcome task of protecting T-Bag’s latest acquisition, all while living under the constant threat of T-Bag revealing their plans to the guards. Th

10. Sleight of Hand
Nov 7, 2005 · 45m · 8.6

Under duress, Michael reveals Fibonacci’s whereabouts to Philly Falzone. Meanwhile, Kellerman and Hale receive unexpected assistance in their search for the missing LJ. Elsewhere, Veronica and Nick uncover incriminating evidence pertaining

11. And Then There Were 7
Nov 14, 2005 · 45m · 8.5

A wave of astonishment washed over the fugitives and Dr. Tancredi as they learned the identity of Michael’s visitor; she carried with her a crucial element of their carefully constructed plan for freedom.

12. Odd Man Out
Nov 21, 2005 · 44m · 8.6

Michael observes evidence that his strategy is succeeding, and he now confronts the final hurdle. With the prospect of escape imminent, the group makes a calculated decision to diminish their numbers, focusing their attention on T-Bag.

13. End of the Tunnel
Nov 28, 2005 · 45m · 8.9

The day after Lincoln’s scheduled execution, Veronica emerges from concealment to reach him, forging an unexpected alliance. Kellerman makes the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard the conspiracy. Meanwhile, Michael seeks a means to free Lincol

14. The Rat
Mar 20, 2006 · 45m · 8.8

Veronica and Nick petition the court for a delay in Lincoln’s scheduled execution. Meanwhile, a correctional officer develops a suspicion regarding a damaged door.

15. By the Skin and the Teeth
Mar 27, 2006 · 45m · 8.5

With the hour of his execution drawing near, Lincoln caught a fleeting glimpse of his father in the viewing room. A summons from Judge Kessler stayed the proceedings. Upon reviewing the recently discovered evidence, the judge ordered the ex

16. Brother's Keeper
Apr 3, 2006 · 45m · 8.5

Recollections illuminate the prior events that culminated in the imprisonment of Lincoln, Sucre, T-Bag, and C-Note. The foundation for Michael’s intricate escape plan is disclosed. Dr. Tancredi recounts her arrival at Fox River State Penite

17. J-Cat
Apr 10, 2006 · 45m · 8.7

A shadow of concern crossed Lincoln’s face as he wrestled with the state of Michael’s mind. Meanwhile, Michael struggled to recall certain details from the prison blueprints. Sucre found himself in the unenviable position of concealing a br

18. Bluff
Apr 17, 2006 · 45m · 8.6

To complete the tattoo's missing section, Michael is moved to the psychiatric unit, where he seeks assistance from Haywire. Unlikely allies, T-Bag and C-Note must find a way to collaborate.

19. The Key
Apr 24, 2006 · 45m · 8.7

Michael needs to secure the key to the infirmary and seek assistance from a familiar figure. Meanwhile, Lincoln discovers the identity of the person who abducted him, and another inmate becomes aware of the breakout.

20. Tonight
May 1, 2006 · 44m · 8.9

Westmoreland pressures Michael to accelerate the escape, inadvertently drawing Bellick closer to discovering the intricate details of the plan. Michael is faced with a difficult choice: whether to trust Sara with the breakout strategy. Twee

21. Go
May 8, 2006 · 45m · 9.4

A palpable sense of anticipation hung in the air, as if everyone poised to cross the precarious high wire. Veronica and Nick, however, began to suspect they had underestimated the danger. Meanwhile, Agent Kellerman worked to steady Vice Pre

22. Flight
May 15, 2006 · 44m · 8.9

With the escape underway, Warden Pope and Captain Bellick initiate a search to apprehend the fleeing prisoners. Michael and his companions must reach the aircraft with haste, pursued relentlessly by law enforcement. Meanwhile, Veronica unco

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