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His brother, Lincoln Burrows, was convicted of a crime he didn't commit and put on Death Row. Michael holds up a bank to get himself incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary, then sets in motion a series of elaborate plans to break Lincoln out and prove his innocence. Once out of jail, their perils aren't over -- the brothers must flee to escape recapture and battle an intricate political conspiracy that puts everyone's life at risk. 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Prison Break — Season 1 ## What to Know Critics Consensus *Prison Break* is confident pulp with a crackerjack premise that spreads thinly enough to smooth over the show's more lunkheaded flourishes. [Read Critics Reviews](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01/reviews) ## Critics Reviews View More Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 14 3/4 The series' hook -- a season-long escape helps one overlook the many improbabilities. Go to Full Review Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/26/2020 It is like being on an escalator. You wouldn't call it a lively ride but, once on, it's surprisingly hard to get off. Go to Full Review Heather Havrilesky Salon.com 09/26/2018 The best thing about Prison Break is that we've never seen anything like it before. Sure, the sadistic and quirky criminals are more than a little familiar, but the plot is completely new. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Aug 14 It could plausibly have a long sentence. Go to Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com 01/07/2022 3/4 It's all completely preposterous, of course. But as long as you can suspend your disbelief, it's also a fun, first-rate thriller with a strong cast. Go to Full Review Elliot Panek Common Sense Media 09/26/2018 3/5 The show's appeal lies in watching someone try to break out of prison by using brains rather than brawn. Go to Full Review Read all reviews ## Audience Reviews View More Daniel S @RT37151421 Nov 14 If you were hyped for the return of Prison Break, thinking you’d get the same gritty genius and adrenaline-pumping escape magic of the OG seasons.. brace yourself. This revival crashes harder than a car through a windshield - which, apparently, leaves zero scratches in this universe. The first episode? Yikes. It hits you instantly with that bargain-bin, low-budget energy: cheesy dialogue, painfully weak writing, and clichés stacked so high they could form their own prison tower. Instead of feeling like a slick reboot, it feels like a parody that doesn’t know it’s a parody. Let’s talk about the wild, unintentionally hilarious moments. We’re thrown into a "radicalized neighborhood" in Yemen where everyone is armed to the teeth.. except the hired killers who show up swinging, a chain and a hatchet. And when our heroes escape, they grab a phone that’s magically unlocked and already on the right screen revealing conveniently timed info. Tech realism? Absolutely not. Comedy? 10/10. Then there’s the 7-year-old kid talking like a college grad, the superhero jump through a windshield with zero damage, and that IT guy who somehow inspects a blurry, potato-quality printout and instantly declares it "not Photoshopped". Meanwhile a guard recognizes Michael Scofield from a picture where you can barely see an eyeball. Apparently, everyone in Yemen has night-vision detective powers. It’s moments like these that make it almost impossible to take the episode seriously. The revival tries hard to capture the intense, brainy energy of the original.. yet ends up drowning in bad acting, shallow characters, and a storyline that feels more like a chaotic fanfic than a professional production. Fans of the earlier seasons deserved better. This season’s glowing ratings? Yeah, call those what they are, deceptive. The disappointment is real, and even loyal fans might lose some respect for the series after watching this. Though, hey.. on the bright side? T-Bag accidentally turning into Anakin Skywalker was pretty hilarious. Final Verdict: A messy, cliché-loaded revival that feels cheap, rushed, and painfully hard to take seriously. Watch only if you’re ready to meme it to death.. otherwise, save yourself the heartbreak and rewatch the classics instead. See more Mr. S @RT50725044 Sep 13 Seasons 1 and 2 were great—they showed every detail of how the characters planned their escape, and each episode left you asking, “What’s gonna happen next?” That’s exactly what a series should do: make you hungry for more. But by Season 3, I lost that appetite, as the show drifted away from its own title, “Prison Break.” They should have focused more on the prison escape aspect, since that’s what the title promises. From there up to Season 5, it felt like the story was milked too much. I feel the show could have ended stronger, but if you just watch Seasons 1 and 2, it’s truly worth it. See more Marco L @decatur555 Sep 1 (CASTELLANO) Volver a Prison Break con todo visto (incluida la resurrección) me ha confirmado dos cosas: su arranque es dinamita televisiva y, cuanto más se aleja de la prisión, más se nota el desgaste. La primera temporada es un puzle vertiginoso: planos tatuados, micro-misiones imposibles, tensión capítulo a capítulo y un uso del suspense casi musical (ayuda la partitura de Ramin Djawadi). Es puro entretenimiento de alta puntuación. También funciona el reparto: Wentworth Miller construye un héroe cerebral sin perder humanidad, Dominic Purcell equilibra con rudeza cansada, y Robert Knepper hace de T-Bag un villano inolvidable; en la segunda, William Fichtner (Mahone) eleva la caza como un espejo oscuro de Michael. A partir de ahí llegan las grietas: conspiraciones que crecen sin medida, casualidades salvadoras y una repetición de dinámicas que, a ratos, pide más fe que lógica. Sona (T3) aporta aire nuevo pero breve; la T4 vira a “equipo de asalto” con resultados irregulares; el retorno de 2017 es entretenido, aunque se siente más espionaje que fuga. Con todo, Prison Break sigue siendo un maratón muy disfrutable: adictiva, hábil en el cliffhanger y con personajes que enganchan. Si alguna vez la dejaste a medias, el viaje completo merece la pena… aunque el mejor recuerdo siga estando entre rejas. (ENGLISH) Revisiting Prison Break end to end (revival included) confirmed two things: its opening run is dynamite TV, and the farther it gets from the prison, the more wear shows. Season one is a breathless puzzle—inked blueprints, micro-missions, tension episode by episode, and suspense paced almost like music (Ramin Djawadi’s score helps). It’s high-grade entertainment. The cast clicks, too: Wentworth Miller crafts a cerebral hero without losing humanity, Dominic Purcell balances him with weary grit, and Robert Knepper makes T-Bag an unforgettable villain; in season two, William Fichtner (Mahone) elevates the manhunt as Michael’s dark mirror. Then the cracks appear: conspiracies that balloon, miracle coincidences, and a repetition of beats that sometimes demand more faith than logic. Sona (S3) injects fresh air but briefly; S4 pivots to a “heist squad” vibe with mixed results; the 2017 return is fun, though it feels more espionage than escape. Even so, Prison Break remains a highly watchable binge: addictive, expert at cliffhangers, and driven by characters who hook you. If you once dropped it, the full ride is worth it… even if the best memories stay behind bars. See more Sofia G @RT24683260 Jul 16 Everything about this season is worth watching. Kas A @Kas.A May 5 Addictive, entertaining and unexpected at every second. This has everything to offer. Some of the best television I have ever seen so far. See more Leo M @leomackie 04/05/2025 "Prison Break" is a fantastically written and riveting drama series with an original premise. Its structure will keep the engrossed audience left wondering: "what will happen in the next episode?" See more Read all reviews Prison Break — Season 1 ## My Rating Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING ## Cast & Crew View All [Paul Scheuring Creator](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/paul_scheuring) [Wentworth Miller Michael Scofield](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/wentworth_miller) [Dominic Purcell Lincoln Burrows](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/dominic_purcell) [Wade Williams Capt. Brad Bellick](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/wade_williams) [Amaury Nolasco Fernando Sucre](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/1179779-amaury_nolasco) [Peter Stormare John Abruzzi](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/peter_stormare) ## Episodes Episode 1 Aired Aug 29, 2005 Pilot The brother of death-row inmate Lincoln Burrows intentionally gets himself incarcerated, then plans to use his skills as a structural engineer to free him. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 29, 2005 Allen Michael seeks the help of his fellow prison inhabitants to execute his escape plan. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 5, 2005 Cell Test Pressed for time, Michael tries to enlist the help of his cell mate, who asks for a transfer when he realizes what Michael is planning to do. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 12, 2005 Cute Poison Michael must delay his plan to escape when Haywire develops a fascination with his tattoo. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 19, 2005 English Fitz or Percy Kellerman and Hale pay a visit to Warden Pope; Michael learns that he may be getting out of Fox River sooner than he expected. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 26, 2005 Riots, Drills and the Devil Michael turns up the heat to break through to the other side of his cell wall. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 3, 2005 Riots, Drills and the Devil As the riot escalates, Michael faces a difficult decision regarding the life of Dr. Sara; Abruzzi and Sucre team up to break the devil's back. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 24, 2005 The Old Head Michael is unsure how to continue when he learns that an old storage shed crucial to the escape plan has been turned into the guard's break room. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 31, 2005 Tweener Abruzzi's demotion puts the entire escape-plan at risk; if Michael protects the new inmate, T-Bag threatens to expose the plan to the guards. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 7, 2005 Sleight of Hand Michael sacrifices Fibonnaci to Philly in order to restore Abruzzi as commander of the prison's work detail and put the escape plan back on track. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 14, 2005 And Then There Were 7 Everyone -- particularly Sara -- is shocked by Michael's conjugal visitor. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 21, 2005 Odd Man Out The tables are turned when one of the group's relentless pursuers becomes the pursued. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 28, 2005 End of the Tunnel With Lincoln's execution just minutes away, the team makes a break for it. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 20, 2006 The Rat The inmates must make their way back to their cells without being detected; Michael devises a plan to keep Lincoln alive. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 27, 2006 By the Skin and the Teeth A face from the past haunts Lincoln on his execution day; Veronica raises the dead to prove Lincoln's innocence. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 3, 2006 Brother's Keeper Flashbacks unveil how Lincoln, Sucre, T-Bag, C-Note and Dr. Sara ended up in prison and what drove Michael to plan his brother's escape. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 10, 2006 J Cat As Michael struggles to remember missing pieces of the prison schematics, guards place him in solitary for refusing to name names. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 17, 2006 Bluff Michael tries to clear Haywire's head and jog his memory of the missing piece of the blueprint tattoo; Bellick wants to auction off Michael's cell. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 24, 2006 The Key The mystery man reveals himself to Lincoln; Michael realizes that Sara holds the key to the escape plan. Details Episode 20 Aired May 1, 2006 Tonight Michael must move up the breakout timetable; Michael looks to Sarah for help; Veronica finds her life in jeopardy from an unlikely character. Details Episode 21 Aired May 8, 2006 Go Sara considers whether she should help Michael with his plan, Michael betrays Warden Pope, and Veronica finds evidence that points her to Montana, but realizes that her closest ally may actually be her greatest enemy. Details Episode 22 Aired May 15, 2006 Flight Michael, Lincoln and their fellow inmates run for their lives and their freedom, with Bellick in pursuit; Veronica races to Montana. 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View More ## Photos View All ### Prison Break — Season 1 Prison Break Prison Break Prison Break Prison Break View more photos ## Season Info Director Robert Mandell Creator Paul Scheuring Executive Producer Paul Scheuring , Marty Adelstein , Dawn Parouse , Matt Olmstead , Brett Ratner Screenwriter Nick Santora Network Fox Rating TV-14 Genre Drama , Adventure Original Language English Release Date Aug 29, 2005 What to Watch In Theaters At Home TV Shows New TV Tonight View all [The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins 100%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_fall_and_rise_of_reggie_dinkins) [Born to Bowl 100%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/born_to_bowl) [Star Wars: Maul -- Shadow Lord 100%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/star_wars_maul_shadow_lord) [Memory of a Killer 50%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/memory_of_a_killer) Most Popular on RT View all [Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen 89%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/something_very_bad_is_going_to_happen) [Bloodhounds 89%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/bloodhounds) [BAIT 97%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/bait) Certified Fresh Shows View all About Tomatometer The percentage of approved Tomatometer critics who have given this title a positive review. 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[Where to Watch](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#where-to-watch) [What to Know](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#what-to-know) [Reviews](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#critics-reviews) [Cast & Crew](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#cast-and-crew) [Episodes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#episodes) [More Like This](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#more-like-this) [Photos](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#photos) [Media Info](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01#media-info) Fandango at Home Disney+ Hulu Watch Prison Break — Season 1 with a subscription on Disney+, Hulu, or buy it on Fandango at Home. Critics Consensus *Prison Break* is confident pulp with a crackerjack premise that spreads thinly enough to smooth over the show's more lunkheaded flourishes. [Read Critics Reviews](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/prison_break/s01/reviews) Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 14 3/4 The series' hook -- a season-long escape helps one overlook the many improbabilities. Go to Full Review Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/26/2020 It is like being on an escalator. You wouldn't call it a lively ride but, once on, it's surprisingly hard to get off. Go to Full Review Daniel S @RT37151421 Nov 14 If you were hyped for the return of Prison Break, thinking you’d get the same gritty genius and adrenaline-pumping escape magic of the OG seasons.. brace yourself. This revival crashes harder than a car through a windshield - which, apparently, leaves zero scratches in this universe. The first episode? Yikes. It hits you instantly with that bargain-bin, low-budget energy: cheesy dialogue, painfully weak writing, and clichés stacked so high they could form their own prison tower. Instead of feeling like a slick reboot, it feels like a parody that doesn’t know it’s a parody. Let’s talk about the wild, unintentionally hilarious moments. We’re thrown into a "radicalized neighborhood" in Yemen where everyone is armed to the teeth.. except the hired killers who show up swinging, a chain and a hatchet. And when our heroes escape, they grab a phone that’s magically unlocked and already on the right screen revealing conveniently timed info. Tech realism? Absolutely not. Comedy? 10/10. Then there’s the 7-year-old kid talking like a college grad, the superhero jump through a windshield with zero damage, and that IT guy who somehow inspects a blurry, potato-quality printout and instantly declares it "not Photoshopped". Meanwhile a guard recognizes Michael Scofield from a picture where you can barely see an eyeball. Apparently, everyone in Yemen has night-vision detective powers. It’s moments like these that make it almost impossible to take the episode seriously. The revival tries hard to capture the intense, brainy energy of the original.. yet ends up drowning in bad acting, shallow characters, and a storyline that feels more like a chaotic fanfic than a professional production. Fans of the earlier seasons deserved better. This season’s glowing ratings? Yeah, call those what they are, deceptive. The disappointment is real, and even loyal fans might lose some respect for the series after watching this. Though, hey.. on the bright side? T-Bag accidentally turning into Anakin Skywalker was pretty hilarious. Final Verdict: A messy, cliché-loaded revival that feels cheap, rushed, and painfully hard to take seriously. Watch only if you’re ready to meme it to death.. otherwise, save yourself the heartbreak and rewatch the classics instead. See more Mr. S @RT50725044 Sep 13 Seasons 1 and 2 were great—they showed every detail of how the characters planned their escape, and each episode left you asking, “What’s gonna happen next?” That’s exactly what a series should do: make you hungry for more. But by Season 3, I lost that appetite, as the show drifted away from its own title, “Prison Break.” They should have focused more on the prison escape aspect, since that’s what the title promises. From there up to Season 5, it felt like the story was milked too much. I feel the show could have ended stronger, but if you just watch Seasons 1 and 2, it’s truly worth it. See more Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING Episode 1 Aired Aug 29, 2005 Pilot The brother of death-row inmate Lincoln Burrows intentionally gets himself incarcerated, then plans to use his skills as a structural engineer to free him. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 29, 2005 Allen Michael seeks the help of his fellow prison inhabitants to execute his escape plan. Details The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. 92% 100% The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Watchlist Terra Nova 62% 68% Terra Nova Watchlist Sleepy Hollow 74% 74% Sleepy Hollow Watchlist Kicking & Screaming 50% Kicking & Screaming Watchlist DirectorRobert Mandell CreatorPaul Scheuring Executive ProducerPaul Scheuring , Marty Adelstein , Dawn Parouse , Matt Olmstead , Brett Ratner ScreenwriterNick Santora NetworkFox RatingTV-14 GenreDrama , Adventure Original LanguageEnglish Release DateAug 29, 2005