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The Worst Episodes of Prison Playbook

Every episode of Prison Playbook ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Sentence" is the worst rated episode of "Prison Playbook". It scored 7.9/10 based on 87 votes. Directed by Shin Won-ho and written by Jung Bo-hoon, it aired on 11/22/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Second Trial".

  • The Sentence
    7.9/1087 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • The Second Trial
    7.9/1074 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Seobu Penitentiary
    8.1/1064 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • The Ramyeon Box
    8.2/1063 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Starting Baseball Again
    8.3/1059 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Bak-sa’s Abdominal Pain
    8.3/1058 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Retirement
    8.4/1064 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • New Troublesome Inmates
    8.4/1057 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • The 140km Pitch
    8.4/1058 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • I’m Going to Quit Baseball
    8.5/1066 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • Fire Drill
    8.5/1056 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • A New Obstacle
    8.5/1056 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • The Special Pardon
    8.5/1058 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • The New Prisoner
    8.6/1063 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Unanswered Calls
    8.6/1060 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • The Last Chapter
    8.7/1057 votes
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    #16 - 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