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The Worst Episodes of Prison Break

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The Worst 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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  1. Background image for Ogygia
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Ogygia

    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.

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  2. Background image for Kaniel Outis
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Kaniel Outis

    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.

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    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Contingency
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Contingency

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Phaecia
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Phaecia

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Pilot
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #5 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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  6. Background image for English, Fitz or Percy
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #6 - English, Fitz or Percy

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Randall Zisk
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  8. Background image for The Liar
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #7 - The Liar

    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.

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    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Boxed In
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Boxed In

    S3:E9

    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.

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  10. Background image for Safe and Sound
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Safe and Sound

    S4:E5

    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.

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  11. Background image for Five the Hard Way
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Five the Hard Way

    S4:E7

    Lincoln takes members of the team to Las Vegas where Sucre gets an indecent proposal. Sara 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Wine Dark Sea
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Wine Dark Sea

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Behind the Eyes
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Behind the Eyes

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Panama
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Panama

    S2:E20

    Sara sacrifices herself for the safety of Michael so the brothers can get on with their final plan to attain freedom, but their plan gets 'shipwrecked'. Meanwhile, Bellick blackmails Sucre to partner up as T-Bag's streak of murder continues to the south of the border.

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  15. Background image for Fire/Water
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Fire/Water

    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Bobby Roth
  16. Background image for Call Waiting
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #15 - Call Waiting

    S3:E3

    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.

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    Director:Milan Cheylov
  17. Background image for Under and Out
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Under and Out

    S3:E11

    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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
  18. Background image for Scylla
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Scylla

    S4:E1

    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.

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    Director:Kevin Hooks
  19. Background image for The Sunshine State
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #18 - The Sunshine State

    S4:E16

    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."

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  20. Background image for The Mother Lode
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #19 - The Mother Lode

    S4:E17

    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.

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  21. Background image for S.O.B.
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #20 - S.O.B.

    S4:E19

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
  22. Background image for Allen
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #21 - Allen

    S1:E2

    Michael seeks help of his fellow prison inhabitants to execute his escape plans.

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  23. Background image for Map 1213
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #22 - Map 1213

    S2:E5

    Michael and Lincoln are eager to locate the Double K ranch where Westmoreland hid his millions. Sucre goes to Las Vegas to prevent Maricruz from marrying his cousin Hector. C-Note gets on a train. Mahone is given an important package.

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  24. Background image for Dead Fall
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Dead Fall

    S2:E8

    In his efforts to try to get hold of all of the money Sucre runs into some unexpected difficulties. And Captain Bellick and his partner have not given up on finding their old inmates.

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  25. Background image for Unearthed
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Unearthed

    S2:E9

    In an effort to learn more about his pursuer Michael cozies up to Mahone's wife. L.J. and Lincoln have a bumpy road-trip. T-Bag receives a surprise, and C-Note's wife must choose between her daughter and husband.

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    Director:Kevin Hooks
  26. Background image for Bolshoi Booze
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #25 - Bolshoi Booze

    S2:E11

    As Lincoln tries to reunite with Michael, he has to say goodbye to another loved one. Michael attempts to obtain a getaway plane. T-Bag gets revenge. Sara and Kellerman face-off.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ogygia" is the worst rated episode of "Prison Break". It scored 7.7/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Nelson McCormick and written by Paul T. Scheuring, it aired on 4/4/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Kaniel Outis".