The BEST episodes of Prison Break season 4

Every episode of Prison Break season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Prison Break season 4!

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 to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison to break them both out from the inside.

Last Updated: 3/29/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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Killing Your Number
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8.14
1279 votes

#1 - Killing Your Number

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/15/2009

Michael makes one final attempt to get Scylla and destroy the Company.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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Selfless
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8.04
1113 votes

#2 - Selfless

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/2008

Sara takes a hostage in a bid to secure Scylla. In the meantime, Michael and Lincoln finally meet the General while one of their members switches allegiance.

Directors: Michael Switzer
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Greatness Achieved
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7.89
1110 votes

#3 - Greatness Achieved

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2008

Wyatt gets a taste of his own medicine, and Mahone finds some resolution. T-Bag scrambles when the police investigate his missing co-worker while Gretchen gets cozy with a Company man. Meanwhile, Michael’s condition continues to worsen, and a team member makes the ultimate sacrifice while planning the underground break-in for Scylla.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Nick Santora
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Quiet Riot
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7.87
1122 votes

#4 - Quiet Riot

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2008

Michael races against time and his ailing health to break into the Company headquarters to steal Scylla, but the break-in’s success lies with Sucre. Gretchen dresses up for a meeting with the General and one final attempt to get the last card key. T-Bag must make a decision to leave his criminal ways for good.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Seth Hoffman
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Deal Or No Deal
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7.85
1121 votes

#5 - Deal Or No Deal

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/2008

It's up to Michael to hold the gang together after they find out they were betrayed by one of their own. Meanwhile, Gretchen is blackmailed by T-Bag's new partner.

Directors: Bobby Roth
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Blow Out
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7.80
1110 votes

#6 - Blow Out

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2008

The entire operation may be in jeopardy when Mahone gets into trouble with the law. Gretchen's sister receives a surprise visitor. The Company may be onto Self. T-Bag continues to raise suspicions at Gate.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
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Just Business
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7.77
1102 votes

#7 - Just Business

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/8/2008

Michael, whose condition is deteriorating, winds up in the hands of The Company who promise Lincoln that they can save Michael's life in exchange for a favor. Elsewhere, Gretchen and Self wind up with Scylla and a buyer.

Directors: Mark Helfrich
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The Legend
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7.77
1113 votes

#8 - The Legend

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2008

Sara is left with no choice but to take Michael to the hospital as his condtion rapidly worsens. Sucre and Lincoln are faced with unknown territory as they are left in charge of the operation. Elsewhere, agent Self makes a surprising ally.

Directors: Dwight H. Little
Writer: Karyn Usher
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The Price
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7.76
1147 votes

#9 - The Price

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2008

Lincoln works to retrieve the final card, which is being held by the General. Michael and Self are forced to work with Gretchen. Meanwhile, Roland continues to be berated for losing the transcribing device in Las Vegas.

Directors: Bobby Roth
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Five the Hard Way
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7.75
1135 votes

#10 - Five the Hard Way

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2008

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

Directors: Garry A. Brown
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Breaking and Entering
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7.74
734 votes

#11 - Breaking and Entering

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2008

Michael, Lincoln and the others get a new team member, Roland, and work to copy the data card. Wyatt continues his quest to find the brothers. T-Bag makes his way north.

Directors: Bobby Roth
Writer: Zack Estrin
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Shut Down
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7.72
1141 votes

#12 - Shut Down

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2008

Michael attempts to track the cardholder and avoid going back to prison. Wyatt finds new information regarding Sara's whereabouts. T-Bag uses a new identity to make a new life for himself.

Directors: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Nick Santora
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Safe and Sound
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7.71
1143 votes

#13 - Safe and Sound

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2008

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.

Directors: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Seth Hoffman
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Going Under
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7.71
1097 votes

#14 - Going Under

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2008

Michael gets medical attention from the most unlikely of places, and Charles Westmoreland returns to help uncover the true meaning of Scylla. Meanwhile, Lincoln and Sucre race to stop Gretchen before Scylla is lost forever.

Directors: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Zack Estrin
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Rate of Exchange
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7.70
1070 votes

#15 - Rate of Exchange

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2009

Familiar faces turn up as Michael tries to take down the Company.

Directors: Bobby Roth
Writer: Zack Estrin
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Cowboys and Indians
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7.68
1045 votes

#16 - Cowboys and Indians

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2009

Michael must make a choice as chaos reigns at the energy conference.

Directors: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Nick Santora
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The Sunshine State
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7.68
1061 votes

#17 - The Sunshine State

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/22/2008

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."

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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Eagles and Angels
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7.66
1122 votes

#18 - Eagles and Angels

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2008

Michael and the others track another cardholder to a consulate. T-Bag arrives in LA and runs into Michael and Lincoln. Wyatt also makes it to LA, in an effort to locate Sara. Bruce's body is discovered.

Directors: Michael Switzer
Writer: Karyn Usher
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Scylla
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7.64
1234 votes

#19 - Scylla

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2008

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.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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S.O.B.
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7.62
1049 votes

#20 - S.O.B.

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2009

A wary Michael meets with Christina. The General arrives in Miami. T-Bag must prove himself to the Company.

Directors: Garry A. Brown
Writer: Karyn Usher
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VS.
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7.58
1057 votes

#21 - VS.

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2009

Michael and Lincoln come to blows over Scylla as Christina sets the wheels in motion for her plan. Meanwhile, Sara receives life-changing news. The General becomes increasingly paranoid.

Directors: Dwight H. Little
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The Mother Lode
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7.53
1062 votes

#22 - The Mother Lode

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/17/2009

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.

Writer: Seth Hoffman
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