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The Best Episodes of Breakout

Every episode of Breakout ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Breakout!

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The dramatic stories behind some of the most high-profile jailbreaks in recent history, and the ingenious detective work that led to the escapees' successful recapture. Each breakout is told by the dangerous and often highly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Breakout Season 2 Episode 8 - The Connecticut Conspiracy
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #1 - The Connecticut Conspiracy

    S2:E8

    Two prisoners use their positions in the prison kitchen to smuggle tools to cut through their bars. A chase ensues as cops hunt them down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Breakout Season 2 Episode 2 - Tunnel Break
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Tunnel Break

    S2:E2

    Three inmates dig their way into a system of tunnels under the Indiana State Prison. Hours later the escape is discovered and the manhunt begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Breakout Season 2 Episode 4 - Escape from the Indian River
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Escape from the Indian River

    S2:E4

    Using a hacksaw smuggled into prison, two criminals convicted of murder escape from the Indian River County Jail in Florida.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Breakout Season 1 Episode 8 - Escape to Vegas
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Escape to Vegas

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Breakout Season 2 Episode 7 - The Real MacGyver
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Real MacGyver

    S2:E7

    Afraid for his life while in a prison block housing white supremacist gang members, Harold Laird plans an escape using dental floss and a sheet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Breakout Season 1 Episode 2 - The Pittsburg Six
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #6 - The Pittsburg Six

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Breakout Season 1 Episode 3 - The Running Man
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #7 - The Running Man

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Breakout Season 2 Episode 5 - Keys to Freedom
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Keys to Freedom

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Breakout Season 1 Episode 6 - Ohio's Most Wanted
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Ohio's Most Wanted

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Breakout Season 1 Episode 4 - The Escapist
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #10 - The Escapist

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Breakout Season 1 Episode 5 - Prison Romance
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Prison Romance

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Breakout Season 1 Episode 1 - The Texas Seven
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #12 - The Texas Seven

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Breakout Season 1 Episode 7 - Through the Roof
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Through the Roof

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Breakout Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Breakout Season 2 Episode 1 - Escape from Supermax
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Escape from Supermax

    S2:E1

    A nationwide FBI hunt ensues when armed robber Roy Harper and murderer John Woolard escape from the notorious Mississippi State Penitentiary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Breakout Season 2 Episode 3 - Island Fortress
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Island Fortress

    S2:E3

    Matthew Williams plotted one of the most daring escapes ever from a UK prison, and he reveals here exactly how he did it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Breakout Season 2 Episode 6 - Southsider Gang Escape
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Southsider Gang Escape

    S2:E6

    Armed and high on drugs after escaping from prison, three dangerous gang members head for the Mexican border with the police in hot pursuit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Breakout Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Connecticut Conspiracy" is the best rated episode of "Breakout". It scored 8.5/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/22/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tunnel Break".