TV series

Prison Break

Name: Prison Break
Released: 2005
Cast: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, Rockmond Dunbar, Robert Knepper

2005–2017· 5 seasonsTV-14★ 8.1Ended

On FOX — From Adelstein/Parouse Productions · 20th Century Fox Television

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Synopsis

Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside out.

Themes

prison prisoner brother conspiracy escape fugitive wrongful imprisonment ex-con escaped prisoner effects from the past excited

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upAug 29, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Michael Scofield, a structural engineer, attempts to rob a bank in order to get incarcerated at Fox River State Penitentiary, where his brother Lincoln Burrows, accused of murdering the Vice President's brother, is scheduled to be executed. At Fox River, Michael approaches a number of inmates, all of whom play an important role in his plan to free his brother from the inside. Meanwhile, agents Kellerman and Hale are determined to make sure the execution goes through as planned. Lincoln's son LJ gets into trouble.
Guest stars: Jessalyn Gilsig (Lisa Burrows), Camille Guaty (Maricruz Delgado), Chelcie Ross (Bishop McMorrow), Malieek Straughter (Wholesale)
E2 AllenAug 29, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Michael seeks help of his fellow prison inhabitants to execute his escape plans.
Guest stars: Camille Guaty (Maricruz Delgado), Chelcie Ross (Bishop McMorrow), Jessalyn Gilsig (Lisa Rix), Keith Diamond (Tim Giles), Adina Porter (Leticia Barris), Ora Jones (Wendy), Al Sapienza (Philly Falzone), Gianni Russo (Smallhouse)
E3 Cell TestSep 5, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
When Michael reveals his escape plan to Sucre, Sucre chooses to be no part of it, and requests a cell transfer. Michael gets a new cellmate called Haywire.
Guest stars: Jessalyn Gilsig (Lisa Burrows), Tab Baker (Crab Simmons), Adina Porter (Leticia Barris), Ora Jones (Wendy), Linara Washington (Jenae Conlin), Michael L. Howard (Inmate), Al Sapienza (Philly Falzone), Gianni Russo (Smallhouse)
E4 Cute PoisonSep 12, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Veronica keeps uncovering new information regarding Lincoln's case and decides she wants to work on the case full-time. When no one wants to help her on the case, Nick Savrinn (an attorney) offers his assistance and the two of them visit Lincoln.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Camille Guaty (Maricruz Delgado), John Judd (Ben), Cedric Young (Chappy), Jason Wells (Bo), Deanna Dunagan (Judy), Linara Washington (Jenae Conlin), Jennifer Kern (Allison Hale)
E5 English, Fitz or PercySep 19, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Kellerman and Hale blackmail Warden Pope. Michael finds out he might get out earlier than anticipated. Veronica becomes uncertain of her allies.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Joe Miñoso (Chaz Fink), Deanna Dunagan (Judy), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), Jennifer Joan Taylor (Becky), Dylan Minnette (Young Michael)
E6 Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)Sep 26, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Michael creates a lockdown by sabotaging the air conditioning in order to execute his breakout plan properly, and unintentionally causes a riot that gets Sara into huge trouble. Meanwhile, an ex-con is blackmailed into seeing to that Lincoln is killed.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Matt DeCaro (Roy Geary), Michael Cudlitz (Robert "Bob" Hudson), Kwame Amoaku (Stroker), Michael Vieau (Trokey), John Heard (Frank Tancredi), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale)
E7 Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)Oct 3, 2005 · 44 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
While the riot intensifies, Abruzzi and Sucre join forces. Michael must decide whether or not to save the life of Dr. Tancredi.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Michael Cudlitz (Robert "Bob" Hudson), Morocco Omari (Ron), Michael Stoyanov (Fletch), Kwame Amoaku (Stroker), John Turk (Turk), Philip Rayburn Smith (Adrian), Jessalyn Gilsig (Lisa Fichs)
E8 The Old HeadOct 24, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Michael finds out a storeroom fundamental to his escape plans has been converted into a break room. Veronica and Nick are being threatened.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Philip Rayburn Smith (Adrian), Jacqueline Williams (Sue Parsons), Jessalyn Gilsig (Lisa Fichs), Howie Johnson (Lukasz), Rebecca Spence (Shauna Hudson), Michael Vieau (Trokey), Blaine Hogan (Seth/Cherry)
E9 TweenerOct 31, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Abruzzi's demotion in the prison hierachy puts the entire escape plan at risk. Michael finds himself in the uneviable position of trying to protect T-Bag's new "fish" and facing the threat of T-Bag exposing the plan to the guards. The inmates dig themselves into a hole.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Denise Hughes (Bus Driver), Al Sapienza (Philly Falzone), David Darlow (Dr. Brighton), Mary Beth Fisher (Leslie Steadman), Blaine Hogan (Seth/Cherry), Wesley Walker (Aryan Brother)
E10 Sleight of HandNov 7, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Michael is forced to give up Fibonacci's location to Philly Falzone, and Kellerman and Hale get a little unwanted help to track down LJ who has gone missing. Veronica and Nick uncover evidence against the man Lincoln was convicted of murdering.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Al Sapienza (Philly Falzone), Gianni Russo (Smallhouse), Roderick Peeples (Fibonacci), Michael Gaston (Quinn), Anthony Starke (Sebastian), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale)
E11 And Then There Were 7Nov 14, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
The escapees and Dr. Tancredi are shocked when they learn the identity of Michael's visitor, who brings with her a very important piece of the escape plan.
Guest stars: Holly Valance (Nika Volek), Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Michael Gaston (Quinn), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), Sephus Booker (C.O.), DuShon Monique Brown (Nurse Katie Welch), Rockmond Dunbar (Benjamin Miles 'C-Note' Franklin)
E12 Odd Man OutNov 21, 2005 · 44 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Michael sees proof his plan is working, so he begins to overcome the last obstacle. As the escape draws near, the group tries to reduce its number by one and targets T-Bag.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), Jennifer Kern (Allison Hale), Larry Neumann Jr. (Jimmy Bagwell), Tom McElroy (Reverendo Mailor), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), Rich Komenich (Maggio)
E13 End of the TunnelNov 28, 2005 · 45 min · ★ 8.9
Synopsis
With Lincoln's execution scheduled for the following day, Veronica comes out of hiding to contact him and gains an ally. Kellerman makes the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the conspiracy. Michael looks for a way to get Lincoln out of solitary confinement in time for the escape that evening. The inmates risk everything as they attempt their escape.
E14 The RatMar 20, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Veronica and Nick request a judge to postpone Lincoln's execution. A C.O. becomes suspicious about a broken door.
Guest stars: Dylan Minnette (Young Michael)
E15 By the Skin and the TeethMar 27, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
As Lincoln is about to be executed, he briefly sees his father in the viewing room. A phone call from judge Kessler delays the execution. After reviewing the newly surfaced evidence, the judge orders the exhumation of Steadman's body. Michael creates a new, more dangerous, break-out plan, involving going through the prison yard. An accident puts Michael's new plan in danger.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Matt DeCaro (Roy Geary), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), Robert Breuler (Dr. Wasserman), Joel Hatch (Giudice Kessler), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), DuShon Monique Brown (Katie Welch)
E16 Brother's KeeperApr 3, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Flashbacks shed light on the past actions that led to the incarceration of Lincoln, Sucre, T-Bag and C-Note. Basis of Michael's ingenious break-out plan are revealed. Dr. Tancredi memorizes how she ended up in Fox River State Penitentiary.
Guest stars: Danielle Campbell (Gracey Hollander), Dylan Minnette (Young Michael)
E17 J-CatApr 10, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Lincoln is worried about Michael's sanity while Michael has trouble remembering some parts of the prison schematics. Sucre has to conceal the hole in the guard's break room. Warden Pope transfers Michael to solitary after he declines his request.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Matt DeCaro (Roy Geary), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), Daniel Allar (Avocado), Cynthia Kaye McWilliams (Kacee Franklin), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), DuShon Monique Brown (Katie Welch)
E18 BluffApr 17, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
In an effort to recreate the missing piece of the tattoo, Michael gets transferred to the psych ward, seeking the help of Haywire. T-Bag and C-Note have to join forces.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Matt DeCaro (Roy Geary), Mike Bacarella (Red Bull), Ellis Foster (Zach), Roddy Chiong (Pao), José Antonio García (Jesus), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), Mac Brandt (Mack Andrews)
E19 The KeyApr 24, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Michael must get the key to the infirmary and enlist the help of an old face, while Lincoln learns the identity of his kidnapper and another inmate learns of the escape.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), Daniel Allar (Avocado), Wesley Walker (Crony), Will Zahrn (Sceriffo Ballard), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), DuShon Monique Brown (Katie Welch)
E20 TonightMay 1, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Westmoreland wants Michael to speed up the planned escape, and gets Bellick one step closer to unraveling it. Michael has to decide whether to involve Sara in the breakout plan. Tweener's devotion is put to a test. Veronica finds out that her ally unexpectedly has a connection to an inmate serving time at Fox River.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), John Heard (Frank Tancredi), Lea Coco (Coco), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), DuShon Monique Brown (Katie Welch), Rich Komenich (Maggio)
E21 GoMay 8, 2006 · 45 min · ★ 9.3
Synopsis
Everyone's ready to make their escapes across the high wire. Veronica and Nick realize they may be in over their heads. And Agent Kellerman helps Vice President Reynolds calm down before her debate.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), DuShon Monique Brown (Katie Welch), Rich Komenich (Maggio), Mac Brandt (Mack Andrews), Jennifer Joan Taylor (Becky)
E22 FlightMay 15, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 8.9
Synopsis
As the escape is in progress, Warden Pope and Captain Bellick begin a search to detain the escapees. Michael and co. have to reach the aircraft fast as the police is hot on their heels. Veronica discovers a major piece of evidence that could prove Lincoln's innocence. The Vice President is worried about losing her authority.
Guest stars: Frank Grillo (Nick Savrinn), Phillip Edward Van Lear (Louis Patterson), Christian Stolte (Stolte), John Heard (Frank Tancredi), Danny McCarthy (Danny Hale), DuShon Monique Brown (Katie Welch), Rich Komenich (Maggio), Kurt Naebig (Ray)