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The Best Episodes of Prison Break Season 4

Every episode of Prison Break Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Prison Break Season 4!

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.

Genres:Action & AdventureCrimeDrama
Network:FOX

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Prison Break" season 4 is "Scylla", rated 7.9/10 from 4412 user votes. It was directed by Kevin Hooks and written by Matt Olmstead. "Scylla" aired on 9/1/2008 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Breaking And Entering".

  • Scylla
    7.9/10 4,412 votes

    #1 - Scylla

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2008

    Michael has trailed Gretchen/Susan, Whistler and Mahone to L.A. Chaos reigns in SONA while T-Bag, Bellick and Sucre go missing. Lincoln and L.J. continue to stay with Sofia.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Matt Olmstead

  • Breaking And Entering
    7.6/10 2,044 votes

    #2 - Breaking And Entering

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2008

    "Breaking & Entering" is the 59th episode of the American television series Prison Break and was shown together with the first episode of its fourth season as a two-hour episode with "Scylla". It was broadcast on September 1, 2008 in the United States on the Fox Network.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: Zack Estrin

  • Shut Down
    7.9/10 3,500 votes

    #3 - Shut Down

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2008

    Michael attempts to track the cardholder and avoid going back to prison. Wyatt finds new information regarding Sara's whereabouts. Elsewhere, T-Bag uses a new identity to make a new life for himself.

    Director: Milan Cheylov

    Writer: Nick Santora

  • Eagles and Angels
    7.9/10 3,439 votes

    #4 - Eagles and Angels

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2008

    Michael, Lincoln and Sucre must crash a police benefit to obtain the next card key. Reeling from another death, Sarah falls back into an old habit. T-Bag arouses suspicion and runs into some old “friends” his first day on the job.

    Director: Michael Switzer

    Writer: Karyn Usher

  • Safe and Sound
    8.0/10 3,387 votes

    #5 - Safe and Sound

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2008

    Self locates another card hidden in a safe within a secure federal building, as Mahone continues his quest for revenge. Meanwhile, T-Bag's new life may be in jeopardy.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Seth Hoffman

  • Blow Out
    8.0/10 3,354 votes

    #6 - Blow Out

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2008

    The entire operation may be in jeopardy when Mahone gets into trouble with the law. Gretchen's sister receives a surprise visitor. The Company may be onto Self. T-Bag continues to raise suspicions at Gate.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: Kalinda Vazquez

  • Five the Hard Way
    8.0/10 3,334 votes

    #7 - Five the Hard Way

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2008

    Lincoln takes members of the team to Las Vegas where Sucre gets an indecent proposal. Sarah learns about Michael’s condition, and Roland pushes his luck too far. Gretchen teams up with T-Bag who makes an offer to Michael he cannot refuse. Meanwhile, the secrets in Whistler’s bird book are finally revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Price
    8.1/10 3,321 votes

    #8 - The Price

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2008

    Lincoln works to retrieve the final card, which is being held by the General. Michael and Self are forced to work with Gretchen. Meanwhile, Roland continues to be berated for losing the transcribing device in Las Vegas.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: Graham Roland

  • Greatness Achieved
    8.7/10 3,866 votes

    #9 - 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

  • The Legend
    8.0/10 3,295 votes

    #10 - The Legend

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2008

    Sara is left with no choice but to take Michael to the hospital as his condtion rapidly worsens. Sucre and Lincoln are faced with unknown territory as they are left in charge of the operation. Elsewhere, agent Self makes a surprising ally.

    Director: Dwight H. Little

    Writer: Karyn Usher

  • Quiet Riot
    8.4/10 3,416 votes

    #11 - Quiet Riot

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2008

    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

  • Selfless
    9.0/10 4,253 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Deal Or No Deal
    8.1/10 3,279 votes

    #13 - Deal Or No Deal

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/2008

    It's up to Michael to hold the gang together after they find out they were betrayed by one of their own. Meanwhile, Gretchen is blackmailed by T-Bag's new partner.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Business
    8.0/10 3,258 votes

    #14 - Just Business

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 12/8/2008

    Michael, whose condition is deteriorating, winds up in the hands of The Company who promise Lincoln that they can save Michael's life in exchange for a favor. Elsewhere, Gretchen and Self wind up with Scylla and a buyer.

    Director: Mark Helfrich

    Writer: Graham Roland

  • Going Under
    7.8/10 3,236 votes

    #15 - Going Under

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2008

    Michael gets medical attention from the most unlikely of places, and Charles Westmoreland returns to help uncover the true meaning of Scylla. Meanwhile, Lincoln and Sucre race to stop Gretchen before Scylla is lost forever.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Zack Estrin

  • The Sunshine State
    7.6/10 3,332 votes

    #16 - The Sunshine State

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 12/22/2008

    Lincoln and his new partners arrive in Miami to recover Scylla from its shocking new owner, and Sara searches for a missing Michael who learns some surprising information about his past. Meanwhile, a double-crossing leads to a death and an arrest in "The Sunshine State."

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Matt Olmstead, Nicholas Wootton

  • The Mother Lode
    7.5/10 3,317 votes

    #17 - The Mother Lode

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/17/2009

    Michael and Sara journey to Miami while Lincoln meets with his mother. T-Bag and Self's mission to locate Scylla takes a dramatic turn. The General comes under pressure.

    Director: Jonathan Glassner

    Writer: Seth Hoffman

  • VS.
    7.4/10 3,225 votes

    #18 - VS.

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2009

    Michael and Lincoln come to blows over Scylla as Christina sets the wheels in motion for her plan. Meanwhile, Sara receives life-changing news. T-Bag arrives at the Indian Embassy. The General becomes increasingly paranoid.

    Director: Dwight H. Little

    Writer: N/A

  • S.O.B.
    7.5/10 3,192 votes

    #19 - S.O.B.

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2009

    Michael's reunion with Christina is soured when she drops a bombshell regarding Lincoln, and T-Bag grows determined to prove he is worthy of being a member of the Company.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Karyn Usher

  • Cowboys and Indians
    8.0/10 3,231 votes

    #20 - Cowboys and Indians

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2009

    Pandemonium erupts at the hotel following the assassination, and Christina puts the final pieces of her plan together. Meanwhile, the General makes good on his threat, and Michael is forced to choose between saving either Lincoln or Sara.

    Director: Milan Cheylov

    Writer: Nick Santora

  • Rate of Exchange
    8.2/10 3,255 votes

    #21 - Rate of Exchange

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2009

    Familiar faces return to help Michael end his quest to bring down The Company once and for all.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: Zack Estrin

  • Killing Your Number
    8.9/10 4,608 votes

    #22 - 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