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The Best Episodes of Prison Break Season 5

Every episode of Prison Break Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Prison Break Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Prison Break Season 5 Episode 4 - The Prisoner's Dilemma
    8.5/10(6411 votes)

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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  2. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 8 - Progeny
    8.5/10(5814 votes)

    S5:E8

    When Sara and her son's safety is threatened, Michael and Lincoln recruit the help of Sheba and C-Note to try and catch Poseidon. Meanwhile, Whip goes on a separate mission and T-Bag reveals a secret.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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  3. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 1 - Ogygia
    8.4/10(9495 votes)

    S5:E1

    It's been seven years since Michael was presumed dead, but when clues suggest that he might still be alive, Lincoln reunites with Sara to help track down the truth.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  4. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 9 - Behind the Eyes
    8.4/10(6676 votes)

    S5:E9

    Dangerous threats keep Michael and Lincoln fighting to protect Sara and Mike. Meanwhile, Poseidon continues to try and outsmart Michael and the rest of the gang, which leads them to the ultimate showdown, and not everyone makes it out alive.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  5. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 2 - Kaniel Outis
    8.1/10(7015 votes)

    S5:E2

    As Lincoln and C-Note search for the "Sheik of Light," Michael and his cellmate, Whip, attempt an escape from Ogygia. Meanwhile, Sara's investigation into Michael's reappearance leads her to the state department and an uneasy reunion with Paul Kellerman.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Paul T. Scheuring

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  6. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 3 - The Liar
    8.0/10(6188 votes)

    S5:E3

    When T-Bag ambushes Sara, he warns her that two of Poseidon's henchmen, Van Gogh and A&W, may be following her. Meanwhile, Lincoln attempts to retrieve his confiscated passport to escape Yemen, and Michael plans his next move.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writers:Joshua Goldin, Rachel Abramowitz

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  7. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 7 - Wine Dark Sea
    7.8/10(5300 votes)

    S5:E7

    Sara becomes fearful of her family's safety when she discovers the real reason that Michael faked his own death. In the meantime, Michael and Lincoln continue to try find a way home with the help of Sucre, and the real identity of Poseidon is revealed.

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writer:Vaun Wilmott

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  8. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 5 - Contingency
    7.6/10(5515 votes)

    S5:E5

    Lincoln becomes frustrated as he tries to understand what really happened to Michael. C-Note has a new escape plan, but fears it will not be executed quickly enough, as Cyclops is trailing closely behind. Meanwhile, Sara struggles with the idea that Michael may be alive.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Vaun Wilmott

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  9. Prison Break Season 5 Episode 6 - Phaecia
    7.5/10(5268 votes)

    S5:E6

    As Michael, Lincoln and the remaining Ogygia gang try to escape Yemen, they find themselves racing though the desert from a vengeful Cyclops. Meanwhile, A&W and Van Gogh question their roles as their pursuit of the escapees leads them to...Graceland.

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Prisoner's Dilemma" is the best rated episode of "Prison Break" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 6411 votes. Directed by Guy Ferland and written by Michael Horowitz, it aired on 4/25/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Progeny".