8.7/1056 votesLoading...#1 - The Last Chapter
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/2018
Even for a man as patient and steadfast as Je-hyeok, sometimes life in prison just gets to be too much, which leads him to come to a drastic decision.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.6/1062 votesLoading...#2 - The New Prisoner
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2018
Led by Min-chul, Je-hyeok's cellmates are on a mission to protect Je-hyeok from the newest inmate, who's plotting to take revenge.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.6/1059 votesLoading...#3 - Unanswered Calls
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2018
Je-hyeok needs to talk to Ji-ho while he has phone privileges, but time is running out. Je-hyeok's cellmates share surprising details of their pasts.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.5/1065 votesLoading...#4 - I’m Going to Quit Baseball
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2017
After the big announcement that broke the hearts of many, Je-hyeok starts showing interest in other career paths. Jean Valjean is soon to be released.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.5/1055 votesLoading...#5 - Fire Drill
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/4/2018
While deciding which team he'll play for, Je-hyeok sets a condition that is very unlike him. Meanwhile, Crony continues his plan for payback.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.5/1055 votesLoading...#6 - A New Obstacle
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/2018
Things finally seem to be looking up for Je-hyeok until another calamity strikes. Meanwhile, Looney and Jung-woo continue to bicker like preschoolers.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.5/1057 votesLoading...#7 - The Special Pardon
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/2018
Someone is plotting to make Je-hyeok's remaining months in prison as unpleasant as possible. Min-chul anxiously awaits the decision on his parole.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.4/1063 votesLoading...#8 - Retirement
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2017
With a big prize at stake for the winner of a singing contest, the inmates get busy practicing. Je-hyeok needs permission to get outside medical care.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.4/1056 votesLoading...#9 - New Troublesome Inmates
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/2017
New inmates, including one with particularly troubling behavior, get assigned to Joon-ho's wing. Min-chul seeks to find out what's worrying Dr. Ko.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.4/1057 votesLoading...#10 - The 140km Pitch
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2017
Captain Yoo's chance at a retrial depends completely on a witness's willingness to testify. One inmate from Je-hyeok's cell prepares to say goodbye.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.3/1058 votesLoading...#11 - Starting Baseball Again
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/13/2017
No one seems to know what kind of person Captain Yoo really is. Meanwhile at the woodshop, there's growing discontent toward the new chief.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.3/1057 votesLoading...#12 - Bak-sa’s Abdominal Pain
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/2017
Dr. Ko needs a medical exam for his abdominal pain, but with the upcoming audit, Captain Na is pickier than ever in giving out authorizations.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.2/1062 votesLoading...#13 - The Ramyeon Box
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2017
The arrival of the new inmate has everyone on edge. Various competitions are being held with boxes of ramen – and something else – up for grabs.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
8.1/1063 votesLoading...#14 - Seobu Penitentiary
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2017
After he's transferred to a new facility, Je-hyeok shares a cell with an interesting group of inmates and begins working at a prison woodshop.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
7.9/1086 votesLoading...#15 - The Sentence
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2017
Baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyeok gets slapped with a completely unexpected prison sentence only days before his flight to Boston to join the Red Sox.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
7.9/1073 votesLoading...#16 - The Second Trial
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2017
Je-hyeok's appeal is a week away, and everyone seems sure he'll win the case. Seagull demands that the Errand Boy sneak him a knife.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Jung Bo-hoon
The Best Episodes of Prison Playbook
Every episode of Prison Playbook ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Prison Playbook!
With his major league baseball debut right around the corner, a star pitcher lands in prison and must learn to navigate his new world.
Genre:Drama
Network:tvN
Best Episodes Summary
"The Last Chapter" is the best rated episode of "Prison Playbook". It scored 8.7/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Shin Won-ho and written by Jung Bo-hoon, it aired on 1/18/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The New Prisoner".