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The Best Episodes of Prison Break

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

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...
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  • Go
    9.5/10(9,447)
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    #1 - Go

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 5/8/2006

    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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  • Flight
    9.3/10(8,180)
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    #2 - Flight

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 5/15/2006

    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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  • Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)
    9.2/10(7,481)
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    #3 - Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 9/26/2005

    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.

    Director: Vern Gillum, Robert Mandel

    Writer: Nick Santora, Karyn Usher

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  • Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)
    9.1/10(6,788)
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    #4 - Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 10/3/2005

    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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  • Tonight
    9.1/10(6,137)
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    #5 - Tonight

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 5/1/2006

    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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  • End of the Tunnel
    9.0/10(5,906)
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    #6 - End of the Tunnel

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 11/28/2005

    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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  • Selfless
    9.0/10(4,664)
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    #7 - Selfless

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 11/24/2008

    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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  • The Rat
    8.9/10(5,673)
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    #8 - The Rat

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 3/20/2006

    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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  • The Killing Box
    8.9/10(4,731)
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    #9 - The Killing Box

    Season 2 Episode 13

    Aired 11/27/2006

    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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  • Killing Your Number
    8.9/10(5,004)
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    #10 - Killing Your Number

    Season 4 Episode 22

    Aired 5/15/2009

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

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Matt Olmstead, Nicholas Wootton

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  • English, Fitz or Percy
    8.8/10(6,171)
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    #11 - English, Fitz or Percy

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 9/19/2005

    Kellerman and Hale blackmail Warden Pope. Michael finds out he might get out earlier than anticipated. Veronica becomes uncertain of her allies.

    Director: Randall Zisk

    Writer: Zack Estrin

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  • Manhunt
    8.8/10(5,558)
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    #12 - Manhunt

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 8/21/2006

    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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  • Sweet Caroline
    8.8/10(4,516)
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    #13 - Sweet Caroline

    Season 2 Episode 19

    Aired 3/5/2007

    An unlikely alliance forms between Bellick and Sucre while Michael is determined to face the president. T-Bag gets into some trouble when he loses his luggage and C-Note faces major consequences after some of his actions.

    Director: Dwight H. Little

    Writer: Karyn Usher

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  • Pilot
    8.7/10(9,384)
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    #14 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 8/29/2005

    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.

    Director: Brett Ratner

    Writer: Paul T. Scheuring

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  • Odd Man Out
    8.7/10(5,348)
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    #15 - Odd Man Out

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 11/21/2005

    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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  • Bluff
    8.7/10(5,238)
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    #16 - Bluff

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 4/17/2006

    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

    Writer: Nick Santora, Karyn Usher

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  • The Key
    8.7/10(5,381)
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    #17 - The Key

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 4/24/2006

    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.

    Director: Bobby Roth, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

    Writer: Paul T. Scheuring, Matt Olmstead, Zack Estrin

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  • Hell or High Water
    8.7/10(4,173)
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    #18 - Hell or High Water

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 2/11/2008

    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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  • The Art of the Deal
    8.7/10(4,549)
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    #19 - The Art of the Deal

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 2/18/2008

    Michael and Lincoln are left with no choice but to hand Whistler over in exchange to save LJ and Sofia. A familiar face enters Sona while another inmate leaves.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Matt Olmstead

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  • Greatness Achieved
    8.7/10(4,224)
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    #20 - Greatness Achieved

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 11/3/2008

    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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  • The Old Head
    8.6/10(5,554)
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    #21 - The Old Head

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 10/24/2005

    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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  • John Doe
    8.6/10(4,283)
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    #22 - John Doe

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 1/22/2007

    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

    Writer: Matt Olmstead, Nick Santora

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  • Fin Del Camino
    8.6/10(4,287)
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    #23 - Fin Del Camino

    Season 2 Episode 21

    Aired 3/26/2007

    The day has finally come for Sara's trial while critical information that will exonerate her is being debunked. Meanwhile, Michael is determined to get his hands on the 5 million and to stop T-Bag's reign of terror. Bellick is also money hungry and will do whatever it takes to hunt down T-Bag. Kellerman decides his fate while Lincoln and Mahone square off.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: Matt Olmstead, Seth Hoffman

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  • Sona
    8.6/10(4,861)
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    #24 - Sona

    Season 2 Episode 22

    Aired 4/2/2007

    Michael tries to save his brother and himself from the unstoppable Mahone. Kellerman's testimony at Sarah's trial proves different from what was expected, could this be the end for Sarah? Sucre puts everything on the line to save his Maricruz. Just like old times, T-Bag and Bellick are at it again but this time there will be a winner.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Paul T. Scheuring

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  • The Prisoner's Dilemma
    8.6/10(5,329)
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    #25 - The Prisoner's Dilemma

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 4/25/2017

    Michael, Whip and Ja make their last attempt to break from Ogygia, but must make a deal with the devil to do so. Lincoln races against the clock to help with the escape, as T-Bag meets with Kellerman to gather more info on Michael's resurrection.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Go" is the best rated episode of "Prison Break". It scored 9.5/10 based on 9447 votes. Directed by Dean White and written by Matt Olmstead, it aired on 5/8/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Flight".