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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!

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 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Prison Break" season 5 is "Ogygia", rated 8.4/10 from 7959 user votes. It was directed by Nelson McCormick and written by Paul T. Scheuring. "Ogygia" aired on 4/4/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Kaniel Outis".

  • Ogygia
    8.4/10 7,959 votes

    #1 - Ogygia

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2017

    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

  • Kaniel Outis
    8.2/10 5,670 votes

    #2 - Kaniel Outis

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2017

    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: N/A

  • The Liar
    8.0/10 4,880 votes

    #3 - The Liar

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2017

    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

    Writer: N/A

  • The Prisoner's Dilemma
    8.6/10 5,066 votes

    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Contingency
    7.7/10 4,204 votes

    #5 - Contingency

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Phaecia
    7.5/10 3,952 votes

    #6 - Phaecia

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2017

    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: N/A

  • Wine Dark Sea
    7.9/10 3,940 votes

    #7 - Wine Dark Sea

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Progeny
    8.6/10 4,429 votes

    #8 - Progeny

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Behind the Eyes
    8.4/10 4,900 votes

    #9 - Behind the Eyes

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2017

    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: N/A