The WORST episodes of Prison Break

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

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 in order to break the both of them out, from the inside.

Last Updated: 1/4/2019Network: FOX (US)Status: Ended
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Phaeacia
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7.56
4230 votes

#1 - Phaeacia

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2017

As Michael, Lincoln and the remaining Ogygia gang try to escape Yemen, they find themselves racing though the desert from a vengeful Cyclops. Meanwhile, A&W and Van Gogh question their roles as their pursuit of the escapees leads them to...Graceland.

Directors: Kevin Tancharoen
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The Mother Lode
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7.59
1086 votes

#2 - 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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S.O.B.
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7.64
1064 votes

#3 - S.O.B.

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

Michael's reunion with Christina is soured when she drops a bombshell regarding Lincoln, and T-Bag grows determined to prove he is worthy of being a member of the Company.

Directors: Garry A. Brown
Writer: Karyn Usher
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VS
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7.64
1065 votes

#4 - 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. T-Bag arrives at the Indian Embassy. The General becomes increasingly paranoid.

Directors: Dwight H. Little
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Contingency
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7.65
4503 votes

#5 - Contingency

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2017

Lincoln becomes frustrated as he tries to understand what really happened to Michael. C-Note has a new escape plan, but fears it will not be executed quickly enough, as Cyclops is trailing closely behind. Meanwhile, Sara struggles with the idea that Michael may be alive.

Directors: Guy Ferland
Writer: Vaun Wilmott
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The Liar
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7.65
5048 votes

#6 - The Liar

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2017

T-Bag ambushes Sara and warns her that two of Poseidon’s henchmen, Van Gogh and A&W, may be following her. Lincoln attempts to retrieve his confiscated passport to escape Yemen and Michael plans his next move

Directors: Maja Vrvilo
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The Sunshine State
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7.68
1055 votes

#7 - 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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Interference
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7.68
1159 votes

#8 - Interference

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2007

A new inmate named Tyge is brought to Sona. After he seemingly recognizes Whistler, Michael's doubts arise. T-Bag enters a new area of commerce.Lincoln goes to the seaside with Sofia. Sucre takes over the side-business of his predecessor.

Directors: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Karyn Usher
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Eagles and Angels
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7.69
1153 votes

#9 - Eagles and Angels

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

Michael, Lincoln and Sucre must crash a police benefit to obtain the next card key. Reeling from another death, Sarah falls back into an old habit. T-Bag arouses suspicion and runs into some old “friends” his first day on the job.

Directors: Michael Switzer
Writer: Karyn Usher
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Wine-Dark Sea
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7.70
4220 votes

#10 - Wine-Dark Sea

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2017

Sara becomes fearful of her family's safety when she discovers the real reason that Michael faked his own death. In the meantime, Michael and Lincoln continue to try find a way home with the help of Sucre, and the real identity of Poseidon is revealed.

Directors: Kevin Tancharoen
Writer: Vaun Wilmott
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Cowboys and Indians
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7.70
1073 votes

#11 - Cowboys and Indians

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

Pandemonium erupts at the hotel following the assassination, and Christina puts the final pieces of her plan together. Meanwhile, the General makes good on his threat, and Michael is forced to choose between saving either Lincoln or Sara.

Directors: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Nick Santora
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Scylla
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7.71
1276 votes

#12 - 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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Call Waiting
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7.72
1202 votes

#13 - Call Waiting

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2007

Whistler tells the truth to Michael. Michael tries to get in touch with Sara but the only phone is in Lechero's quarters, so he has to rely on T-Bag's help. Mahone battles his addiction. Bellick steps on some toes.

Directors: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Zack Estrin
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Rate of Exchange
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7.74
1077 votes

#14 - Rate of Exchange

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

Familiar faces return to help Michael end his quest to bring down The Company once and for all.

Directors: Bobby Roth
Writer: Zack Estrin
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Fire/Water
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7.75
1210 votes

#15 - Fire/Water

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2007

Michael and Mahone try to lure Whistler out of his hiding place. T-Bag gains some upward momentum in the prison hierarchy as the water supply is running low. Lincoln meets familiar and not so familiar faces on his quest to free Michael.

Directors: Bobby Roth
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Going Under
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7.75
1099 votes

#16 - 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: Zach Estrin
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Dirt Nap
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7.76
1128 votes

#17 - Dirt Nap

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2008

Lechero's demotion devastates Michael's breakout plan as Sammy takes reigns at Sona. T-Bag forces Bellick to fight in a fight where the odds are stacked heavily against him. Lincoln and Sucre have some surprise fireworks set for Susan.

Directors: Michael Switzer
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Shut Down
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7.76
1166 votes

#18 - 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. Elsewhere, T-Bag uses a new identity to make a new life for himself.

Directors: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Nick Santora
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The Price
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7.76
1178 votes

#19 - 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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Photo Finish
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7.77
1145 votes

#20 - Photo Finish

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2007

Michael threatens to cancel the escape plan unless he sees a proof that Sarah is still alive. Whistler is accused of murdering an inmate and it is up to Michael to prove his innocence and save his life. Lincoln and Sofia help in monitoring the morning guards. Mahone may have another way to get out of Sona.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Seth Hoffman
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Kaniel Outis
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7.77
5475 votes

#21 - Kaniel Outis

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2017

As Lincoln and C-Note search for the “Sheik of Light,” Michael and his cellmate, Whip, attempt an escape from Ogygia. Meanwhile, Sara’s investigation into Michael’s reappearance leads her to the state department and an uneasy reunion with Paul Kellerman.

Directors: Maja Vrvilo
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Boxed In
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7.77
1117 votes

#22 - Boxed In

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/2008

The Panamanian Army arranges Michael to get a taste of solitary. T-Bag reserves a spot in the escape. Bellick's life turns into an uphill battle. Susan traps Sucre.

Directors: Craig Ross Jr.
Writer: Karyn Usher
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Breaking and Entering
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7.78
679 votes

#23 - 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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Good Fences
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7.78
1167 votes

#24 - Good Fences

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2007

After taking delivery of a package from The Company, Lincoln realizes that they are deadly serious. Michael's new break out plan relies on electricity. Haywire is back from the dead, haunting disoriented Mahone. Bellick and T-Bag get special attention from Lechero.

Directors: Michael Switzer
Writer: Nick Santora
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Safe and Sound
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7.78
1172 votes

#25 - 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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