Prison Break | Episodes List Verified ((link))
Season 1 follows Michael Scofield’s intricate plan to break his brother, Lincoln Burrows, out of prison before his execution for a crime he didn't commit. 1.01: Pilot 1.02: Allen 1.03: Cell Test 1.04: Cute Poison 1.05: English, Fitz or Percy 1.06: Riots, Drills and the Devil (Part 1) 1.07: Riots, Drills and the Devil (Part 2) 1.08: The Old Head 1.09: Tweener 1.10: Sleight of Hand 1.11: And Then There Were 7 1.12: Odd Man Out 1.13: End of the Tunnel 1.14: The Rat 1.15: By the Skin and the Teeth 1.16: Brother's Keeper 1.17: J-Cat 1.18: Bluff 1.19: The Key 1.20: Tonight 1.21: Go 1.22: Flight Season 2: The Manhunt
The "Fox River Eight" are on the run across the country, pursued by the FBI and Agent Alex Mahone. 2.01: Manhunt 2.02: Otis 2.03: Scan 2.04: First Down 2.05: Map 1213 2.06: Subdivision 2.07: Buried 2.08: Dead Fall 2.09: Unearthed 2.10: Rendezvous 2.11: Bolshoi Booze 2.12: Disconnect 2.13: The Killing Box 2.14: John Doe 2.15: The Message 2.16: Chicago 2.17: Bad Blood 2.18: Wash 2.19: Sweet Caroline 2.20: Panama 2.21: Fin Del Camino 2.22: Sona Season 3: Sona
Michael is incarcerated in Sona, a lawless Panamanian prison, and must break out a man named James Whistler to save his nephew and Sara. 3.01: Orientación 3.02: Fire/Water 3.03: Call Waiting 3.04: Good Fences 3.05: Interference 3.10: Dirt Nap 3.11: Under and Out 3.12: Hell or High Water 3.13: The Art of the Deal Season 4: Scylla
The brothers team up with Homeland Security to take down "The Company" by stealing a digital black book known as Scylla. 4.01: Scylla 4.02: Breaking & Entering 4.21: Rate of Exchange 4.22: Killing Your Number
Specials: Prison Break: The Final Break (E23/E24) – A direct-to-DVD movie often listed as the final two episodes of Season 4, detailing Sara’s escape from prison. Season 5: Resurrection
Seven years later, it is revealed that Michael is alive in a Yemeni prison under the name Kaniel Outis. 5.01: Ogygia 5.02: Kaniel Outis 5.03: The Liar 5.04: The Prisoner's Dilemma 5.05: Contingency 5.06: Phaecia 5.07: Wine Dark Sea 5.08: Progeny 5.09: Behind the Eyes Verified Specials & Documentaries
Aside from the core 90 episodes, several specials were produced:
Behind the Walls (2005): A recap of the first seven episodes with behind-the-scenes footage. The Road to Freedom (2007): A pre-Season 3 retrospective.
Access All Areas (2007): Behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Season 3 in Texas and Florida.
Resurrection (2017): A promotional special for the Season 5 revival.
The hit series Prison Break spans five seasons and a wrap-up television movie. It follows Michael Scofield’s elaborate plans to break his brother, Lincoln Burrows, out of prison after a wrongful conviction. ⛓️ Season 1: Fox River State Penitentiary (2005–2006)
The debut season focuses on Scofield’s entry into Fox River and his complex breakout plan hidden in his tattoos. Pilot – Michael enters Fox River. Allen – Michael secures a bolt; race riots break out. Cell Test – Michael tests his cellmate, Sucre.
Cute Poison – Michael finds the chemical agent needed for the walls.
English, Fitz or Percy – The team chooses an escape route.
Riots, Drills and the Devil (Part 1) – A full-scale riot begins.
Riots, Drills and the Devil (Part 2) – Michael rescues Dr. Sara Tancredi. The Old Head – Michael tries to recruit Westmoreland. Tweener – A new inmate threatens the plan. Sleight of Hand – Abruzzi loses control of PI. And Then There Were 7 – The escape group grows too large. Odd Man Out – Conflict arises over who stays behind. End of the Tunnel – The first escape attempt fails. The Rat – Lincoln’s execution is imminent.
By the Skin and the Teeth – A stay of execution is granted.
Brother's Keeper – Flashbacks show how everyone ended up in prison. J-Cat – Michael is sent to psych ward. prison break episodes list verified
Bluff – Michael needs to recover the blueprint from his memory. The Key – Michael needs Sara’s infirmary key. Tonight – Bellick discovers the hole. Go – The inmates finally make their move. Flight – The "Fox River Eight" are on the run. 🏃 Season 2: On the Run (2006–2007)
The escapees are hunted across the country by FBI Agent Alexander Mahone. Manhunt – Mahone is introduced. Otis – Michael tries to rescue LJ. Scan – The brothers fake their deaths. First Down – Bellick tracks the fugitives for the bounty.
Map 1213 – The search for Westmoreland’s hidden money begins. Subdivision – The fugitives dig in a suburban house. Buried – The money is found, then lost. Dead Fall – The group splits up. Unearthed – Michael investigates Mahone’s past. Rendezvous – Michael and Sara reunite. Bolshoi Booze – Michael prepares a getaway to Mexico. Disconnect – Mahone catches up to the brothers. The Killing Box – Bellick is sent to Fox River. John Doe – Terrence Steadman is found.
The Message – The brothers use a TV broadcast to send a code. Chicago – The brothers head to Chicago to find evidence. Bad Blood – Michael enlists Pope’s help.
Wash – The brothers get the evidence; T-Bag visits his past. Sweet Caroline – Michael confronts the President. Panama – T-Bag is tracked to Panama. Fin Del Camino – A showdown in the jungle.
Sona – Michael is incarcerated in a lawless Panamanian prison. 🇵🇦 Season 3: Sona (2007–2008)
Michael is forced to break out a mysterious man named Whistler from a prison with no guards inside. Orientación – Michael enters Sona. Fire/Water – A water shortage causes a riot. Call Waiting – Michael tries to contact Sara. Good Fences – Michael attempts to restore power.
Interference – A new inmate watches Michael’s every move. Photo Finish – Michael needs proof that Sara is alive. Vamonos – A failed escape attempt.
Bang and Burn – The Company tries to rescue Whistler by force.
Boxed In – Michael is placed in a "hot box" for interrogation. Dirt Nap – T-Bag moves up the Sona hierarchy. Under and Out – Heavy rain threatens the tunnel. Hell or High Water – The escape from Sona. The Art of the Deal – A hostage exchange goes wrong. 💻 Season 4: Scylla (2008–2009)
The crew works for Homeland Security to bring down "The Company" by stealing a digital black book. Scylla – The team is assembled for a covert mission.
Breaking & Entering – The team tracks the first Scylla card. Shut Down – The mission is nearly cancelled.
Eagles & Angels – The team attends a police benefit in disguise. Safe & Sound – They break into a federal building. Blow Out – Mahone is arrested during a mission. Five the Hard Way – T-Bag holds a cardholder hostage. The Price – An attack on the team leads to a loss.
Greatness Achieved – The team reaches the Company’s vault. The Legend – Scofield’s health declines. Quiet Riot – The team breaks into the Scylla vault. Selfless – Don Self betrays the team.
Deal or No Deal – The team is on the run from the government. Just Business – Michael is captured by The Company. Going Under – Michael undergoes brain surgery. The Sunshine State – The team heads to Miami.
The Mother Lode – Michael’s mother is revealed to be alive. VS. – Michael and Lincoln face off on opposite sides. S.O.B. – Michael confronts his mother. Cowboys & Indians – The hotel standoff.
Rate of Exchange – Michael must choose between Sara and Lincoln. Season 1 follows Michael Scofield’s intricate plan to
Killing Your Number – Scylla is finally turned over; the end of The Company. ⚓ The Final Break (TV Movie)
Set between Seasons 4 and 5, this explains what happened to Sara and Michael’s "death." Part 1: The Old Ball and Chain Part 2: Free 🏙️ Season 5: Resurrection (2017)
Seven years later, it is revealed that Michael is alive and imprisoned in Yemen. Ogygia – Lincoln receives a clue that Michael is alive. Kaniel Outis – Michael denies knowing Lincoln. The Liar – An escape plan from Ogygia is set in motion. The Prisoner's Dilemma – ISIL closes in on the prison.
Contingency – The brothers reunite and flee through Sana'a. Phaecia – The group crosses the desert.
Wine Dark Sea – Michael is poisoned; the group heads to Greece.
Progeny – The team returns to the US to face the villain, Poseidon.
Behind the Eyes – The final showdown and Michael’s exoneration.
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Between 2005 and 2017, Prison Break aired a total of 90 episodes
across five seasons, plus a standalone television movie. Below is the verified list of episodes and key highlights from each era of the show. Season 1: Fox River State Penitentiary (2005–2006) The debut season consists of 22 episodes
and is widely considered the show's peak. It follows Michael Scofield’s elaborate plan to break his brother, Lincoln Burrows, out of prison before his execution. Key Plot Point
Michael enters Fox River with a full-body tattoo of the prison blueprints. Riots, Drills and the Devil
A two-part riot allows Michael to drill through a critical wall
The inmates finally make their move through the hole in Michael's cell.
The "Fox River Eight" escape the walls but lose their getaway plane. The Manhunt (2006–2007) 22 episodes
, the second season shifts to a nationwide manhunt led by the brilliant but unstable FBI Agent Alexander Mahone. Key Episodes:
" (the season finale where Michael is re-imprisoned in Panama) (2007–2008) The Final Break (The Verified Movie/Epilogue) This is
Prison Break consists of 90 episodes aired over five seasons between 2005 and 2017. The series follows Michael Scofield’s elaborate plans to break his brother, Lincoln Burrows, out of various high-security prisons while uncovering a global conspiracy. Complete Episode List by Season Total Episodes Primary Plot Setting Season 1 Fox River State Penitentiary (Escape) Season 2 The Run (On the lam across the U.S.) Season 3 Sona Federal Penitentiary (Panama) Season 4 Bringing down "The Company" Season 5 Ogygia Prison (Yemen) *Includes 22 broadcast episodes plus the two-part special " The Final Break " (episodes 23 & 24). Season 1 (22 Episodes) Episodes 1–5: Cute Poison Episodes 6–10: Drills and the Devil (Parts 1 & 2), The Old Head Sleight of Hand Episodes 11–15: And Then There Were 7 Odd Man Out End of the Tunnel By the Skin and the Teeth Episodes 16–22: Brother's Keeper , , Season 2 (22 Episodes) Episodes 1–5: First Down Episodes 6–10: Subdivision Rendezvous Episodes 11–15: Bolshoi Booze Disconnect The Killing Box The Message Episodes 16–22: Sweet Caroline Fin Del Camino Season 3 (13 Episodes)
Prison Break consists of 90 episodes spread across five seasons, including a standalone television movie. The series follows Michael Scofield’s elaborate plans to rescue his brother, Lincoln Burrows, from various high-security facilities and a global conspiracy known as "The Company". Series Overview Episode Count Original Air Dates Primary Setting 22 Episodes 2005 – 2006 Fox River State Penitentiary (USA) 22 Episodes 2006 – 2007 Fugitives on the run across the USA 13 Episodes 2007 – 2008 Penitenciaría Federal de Sona (Panama) 22 Episodes 2008 – 2009 Los Angeles / Miami (The Quest for Scylla) The Final Break Special Movie Miami-Dade County Penitentiary 9 Episodes Ogygia Prison (Yemen) Season 1: The Fox River Breakout
Michael Scofield enters Fox River to break out his brother, Lincoln, before his execution. Key Episodes: Cute Poison English, Fitz or Percy Riots, Drills and the Devil (Parts 1 & 2) The Old Head Sleight of Hand And Then There Were 7 Odd Man Out End of the Tunnel By the Skin and the Teeth Brother's Keeper The Manhunt
The "Fox River Eight" are fugitives pursued by FBI Agent Alexander Mahone. Notable Episodes: First Down Subdivision Rendezvous Bolshoi Booze Disconnect The Killing Box The Message Sweet Caroline Fin Del Camino The Sona Escape
Michael is trapped in Sona, a lawless Panamanian prison, and must break out an inmate named James Whistler.
The Final Break (The Verified Movie/Epilogue)
This is where the confusion ends:
After Season 4, Episode 22, the series was canceled. To give fans closure, Fox produced a two-part TV movie titled Prison Break: The Final Break. It was broadcast as two separate episodes but later sold as a single film.
Verified Canonical Placement: Watch The Final Break immediately after "Killing Your Number" (S4E22).
| Part | Title | Original Air Date | Verified Runtime | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | "The Old Ball and Chain" | May 27, 2009 | 44 min | | 2 | "Free" | May 27, 2009 | 44 min |
Plot of The Final Break: Sara is arrested and sent to a women’s prison (Miami-Dade). Michael must execute one final, fatal break-out to save his wife and unborn child. This explains the ending of the original series.
2. Verified Episode Count by Season
| Season | Episodes | Original Network | Original Run Dates (Verified) | |--------|----------|------------------|--------------------------------| | 1 | 22 | Fox | Aug 29, 2005 – May 15, 2006 | | 2 | 22 | Fox | Aug 21, 2006 – Apr 2, 2007 | | 3 | 13 | Fox | Sep 17, 2007 – Feb 18, 2008 | | 4 | 22 + 2* | Fox | Sep 1, 2008 – May 15, 2009* | | 5 | 9 | Fox/WGN America | Apr 4, 2017 – May 30, 2017 |
*Season 4 includes 22 broadcast episodes + a 2-part TV movie/direct-to-video special titled “The Final Break” (originally released July 21, 2009), which serves as the true series finale before the 2017 revival.
1. Executive Summary
Prison Break consists of 5 seasons and a total of 90 verified episodes (including the direct-to-video special The Final Break). The series originally aired from August 29, 2005, to May 30, 2017. This report excludes fan edits, non-canonical recaps, or speculative season 6 content, as no verified episode list exists for future seasons.
Season 5: Resurrection (2017)
Total Verified Episodes: 9
Core Plot: Seven years after Michael’s "death," Sara has remarried. But new technology and cryptic messages suggest Michael is alive, locked away in a Yemeni prison called Ogygia during a brutal civil war. Lincoln teams with C-Note to bring him home.
| Episode # | Title | Original Air Date | Verified Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | "Ogygia" | Apr 4, 2017 | The reveal: "Michael Scofield is alive." | | 2 | "Kaniel Outis" | Apr 11, 2017 | Michael’s new identity as a terrorist. | | 3 | "The Liar" | Apr 18, 2017 | Sara confronts the lies. | | 4 | "The Prisoner’s Dilemma" | Apr 25, 2017 | A breakout goes wrong. | | 5 | "Contingency" | May 2, 2017 | The escape route involves ISIS territory. | | 6 | "Phaeacia" | May 9, 2017 | A reunion on a Greek island. | | 7 | "Wine-Dark Sea" | May 16, 2017 | A modern-day pirate battle. | | 8 | "Progeny" | May 23, 2017 | The return of Poseidon (the real villain). | | 9 | "Behind the Eyes" | May 30, 2017 | The series finale. True closure. |
Verified Warning: Season 5 is not a reboot. It is a direct continuation. Do not watch it out of order. The events reference Seasons 1-4 and The Final Break constantly.
