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The Best Episodes of Prison Break

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Prison Break Season 1 Episode 21 - Go
    9.4/10(13471 votes)

    #1 - Go

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Dean White
    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  2. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 7 - Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)
    8.9/10(8960 votes)

    #2 - Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)

    S1:E7

    While the riot intensifies, Abruzzi and Sucre join forces. Michael must decide whether or not to save the life of Dr. Tancredi.

    Director:Vern Gillum
    Writer:Karyn Usher

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  3. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 13 - End of the Tunnel
    8.9/10(7770 votes)

    #3 - End of the Tunnel

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  4. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 20 - Tonight
    8.9/10(8190 votes)

    #4 - Tonight

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Zack Estrin

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  5. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 22 - Flight
    8.9/10(11211 votes)

    #5 - Flight

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  6. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 6 - Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)
    8.8/10(9874 votes)

    #6 - Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Directors:Robert Mandel, Vern Gillum
    Writers:Nick Santora, Karyn Usher

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  7. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 14 - The Rat
    8.8/10(7455 votes)

    #7 - The Rat

    S1:E14

    Veronica and Nick request a judge to postpone Lincoln's execution. A C.O. becomes suspicious about a broken door.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  8. Prison Break Season 2 Episode 1 - Manhunt
    8.8/10(7014 votes)

    #8 - Manhunt

    S2:E1

    As eight hours has passed since the escape, Michael, Lincoln, Sucre, C-Note and Abruzzi attempt to evade their seekers. Bellick is forced to relinquish the command of the search party to FBI Special Agent Alexander Mahone whose ingenious approach makes Michael's life as a fugitive harder. As a result from her overdose, Dr. Tancredi is in critical condition. A short-handed T-Bag faces the ultimate challenge.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  9. Prison Break Season 2 Episode 13 - The Killing Box
    8.8/10(6098 votes)

    #9 - The Killing Box

    S2:E13

    Bellick is anything but happy about his sudden homecoming-to Fox River.Elsewhere, Michael and Lincoln might face a homecoming of their own. Mahone and Kellerman use everything they got to make certain that Michael and Lincoln do not get through their road trip alive.Sucre's getaway plane encounters some difficulties. T-Bag closes on Mrs. Hollander.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Zack Estrin

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  10. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 9 - Greatness Achieved
    8.8/10(5240 votes)

    #10 - Greatness Achieved

    S4:E9

    Wyatt gets a taste of his own medicine, and Mahone finds some resolution. T-Bag scrambles when the police investigate his missing co-worker while Gretchen gets cozy with a Company man. Meanwhile, Michael’s condition continues to worsen, and a team member makes the ultimate sacrifice while planning the underground break-in for Scylla.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  11. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 12 - Selfless
    8.8/10(5913 votes)

    #11 - Selfless

    S4:E12

    Sara takes a hostage in a bid to secure Scylla. In the meantime, Michael and Lincoln finally meet the General while one of their members switches allegiance.

    Director:Michael Switzer
    Writer:Kalinda Vazquez

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  12. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 17 - J-Cat
    8.7/10(6762 votes)

    #12 - J-Cat

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Karyn Usher

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  13. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 8 - The Old Head
    8.6/10(7267 votes)

    #13 - The Old Head

    S1:E8

    Michael finds out a storeroom fundamental to his escape plans has been converted into a break room. Veronica and Nick are being threatened.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Monica Macer

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  14. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 9 - Tweener
    8.6/10(7115 votes)

    #14 - Tweener

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  15. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 10 - Sleight of Hand
    8.6/10(7005 votes)

    #15 - Sleight of Hand

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Dwight H. Little
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  16. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 12 - Odd Man Out
    8.6/10(6990 votes)

    #16 - Odd Man Out

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Karyn Usher

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  17. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 18 - Bluff
    8.6/10(6869 votes)

    #17 - Bluff

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writers:Nick Santora, Karyn Usher

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  18. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 19 - The Key
    8.6/10(7035 votes)

    #18 - The Key

    S1:E19

    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.

    Directors:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Bobby Roth
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Prison Break Season 2 Episode 14 - John Doe
    8.6/10(5394 votes)

    #19 - John Doe

    S2:E14

    Bellick gets a taste of the medicine he gave out when he was the Captain and Agent Mahone's ex-wife makes another appearance.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writers:Nick Santora, Matt Olmstead

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  20. Prison Break Season 2 Episode 18 - Wash
    8.6/10(5258 votes)

    #20 - Wash

    S2:E18

    T-Bag digs deep and finds his 'nice-side' with the help of a psychiatrist. Michael, Lincoln, and Sara get their hands on evidence needed to bring down The Company, while Kellerman is close to finding the President.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  21. Prison Break Season 3 Episode 12 - Hell or High Water
    8.6/10(5252 votes)

    #21 - Hell or High Water

    S3:E12

    Michael, Whistler, and Mahone make their break from Sona. But Mahone seems like the odd man out along the way.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  22. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 11 - Quiet Riot
    8.6/10(4577 votes)

    #22 - Quiet Riot

    S4:E11

    Michael races against time and his ailing health to break into the Company headquarters to steal Scylla, but the break-in’s success lies with Sucre. Gretchen dresses up for a meeting with the General and one final attempt to get the last card key. T-Bag must make a decision to leave his criminal ways for good.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Seth Hoffman

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  23. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 22 - Killing Your Number
    8.6/10(6169 votes)

    #23 - Killing Your Number

    S4:E22

    Michael tries to bring down the Company once and for all.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writers:Matt Olmstead, Nicholas Wootton

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  24. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 11 - And Then There Were 7
    8.5/10(6960 votes)

    #24 - And Then There Were 7

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Jesús Salvador Treviño
    Writer:Zack Estrin

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  25. Prison Break Season 1 Episode 15 - By the Skin and the Teeth
    8.5/10(6784 votes)

    #25 - By the Skin and the Teeth

    S1:E15

    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.

    Directors:Kevin Hooks, Fred Gerber
    Writer:Nick Santora

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Best Episodes Summary

"Go" is the best rated episode of "Prison Break". It scored 9.4/10 based on 13471 votes. Directed by Dean White and written by Matt Olmstead, it aired on 5/8/2006. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)".