8.5/105,026 votes#1 - Orientación
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2007
Now locked up in a Panamanian prison known as Sona, Michael, T-Bag, Bellick, and Mahone try to find a way out. Much to their devastation, they soon find out that the prison has been abandoned by the authorities because of the immense threat from the vile inmates. Michael seeks for an inmate named Whistler in the prison sewers. As Lincoln is puzzled by Sara's sudden disappearance, he learns that LJ has gotten into some trouble. He also tries to recover the 5 million dollars.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Paul T. Scheuring
8.0/103,906 votes#2 - Fire/Water
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2007
Michael and Mahone try to lure Whistler out of his hiding place. T-Bag gains some upward momentum in the prison hierarchy as the water supply is running low. Lincoln meets familiar and not so familiar faces on his quest to free Michael.
Director: Bobby Roth
Writer: Matt Olmstead
8.0/103,741 votes#3 - Call Waiting
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2007
Whistler tells the truth to Michael. Michael tries to get in touch with Sara but the only phone is in Lechero's quarters, so he has to rely on T-Bag's help. Mahone battles his addiction. Bellick steps on some toes.
Director: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Zack Estrin
8.0/103,682 votes#4 - Good Fences
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2007
After taking delivery of a package from The Company, Lincoln realizes that they are deadly serious. Michael's new break out plan relies on electricity. Haywire is back from the dead, haunting disoriented Mahone. Bellick and T-Bag get special attention from Lechero.
Director: Michael Switzer
Writer: Nick Santora
7.9/103,651 votes#5 - Interference
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2007
A new inmate named Tyge is brought to Sona. After he seemingly recognizes Whistler, Michael's doubts arise. T-Bag enters a new area of commerce.Lincoln goes to the seaside with Sofia. Sucre takes over the side-business of his predecessor.
Director: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Karyn Usher
8.2/103,661 votes#6 - Photo Finish
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2007
Michael threatens to cancel the escape plan unless he sees a proof that Sarah is still alive. Whistler is accused of murdering an inmate and it is up to Michael to prove his innocence and save his life. Lincoln and Sofia help in monitoring the morning guards. Mahone may have another way to get out of Sona.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Seth Hoffman
8.2/103,644 votes#7 - Vamonos
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2007
Everything goes wrong for Michael as he tries to create a diversion. Lincoln tries to outsmart Susan who has his son. Sucre offers his assistance to Lincoln.
Director: Vincent Misiano
Writer: Zack Estrin
8.3/103,634 votes#8 - Bang and Burn
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2007
Susan jeopardizes Michael's life as she puts her own escape plan into motion. Whistler's past catches up to his girlfriend.The Company goes after Lincoln and Sucre. Justice prevails for Mahone. And Lechero sheds light into an empty tunnel.
Director: Bobby Roth
Writer: Nick Santora
7.8/103,631 votes#9 - Boxed In
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/2008
The Panamanian Army arranges Michael to get a taste of solitary. T-Bag reserves a spot in the escape. Bellick's life turns into an uphill battle. Susan traps Sucre.
Director: Craig Ross Jr.
Writer: Karyn Usher
8.2/103,585 votes#10 - Dirt Nap
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2008
Lechero's demotion devastates Michael's breakout plan as Sammy takes reigns at Sona. T-Bag forces Bellick to fight in a fight where the odds are stacked heavily against him. Lincoln and Sucre have some surprise fireworks set for Susan.
Director: Michael Switzer
Writer: Seth Hoffman, Matt Olmstead
8.3/103,603 votes#11 - Under and Out
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2008
Michael's escape may be in jeopardy because of heavy rain. T-Bag and Lechero join forces, while Bellick hopes to do the same with Mahone.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Zack Estrin
8.7/103,943 votes#12 - 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
8.7/104,310 votes#13 - 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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Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Orientación" is the best rated episode of "Prison Break" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 5026 votes. Directed by Kevin Hooks and written by Paul T. Scheuring, it aired on 9/17/2007. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Fire/Water".