Prison Break The Series is one of the most popular crime drama TV shows of all time. With a great storyline, sudden twists in a story and superb action has captured the hearts of millions in the entire world. This blog will take you through the storyline of Prison Break and a detailed information of all seasons with episode names and release dates adding a short summary of each season.
Prison Break The Series Plot
Prison Break The Series / prison break OTT revolves around a brilliant structural engineer Michael Scofield who deliberately gets himself into the prison to break out his brother Lincoln Burrows who is wrongly convicted. There is an allegation on Michael’s brother Lincoln for killing the Vice President’s brother. Hence Lincoln is on death row for a crime which he did not commit. However, Michael believes that his brother is not guilty hence he decided to save his brother to get him out of the prison safely.
The series follows their thrilling attempts to evade authorities, uncover conspiracies and fight for their freedom. As the story moves on, the duo faces government conspiracies and challenging situations in the prison with dangerous enemies. Each season introduces new challenges, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Prison Break Season 1 Episodes
Michael Scofield, brilliant structural engineer gets himself imprisoned in Fox River State Penitentiary to take out his brother Lincoln Burrows who is sentenced to death. Michael is confidant that his brother is innocent. With a body full of cryptic tattoos, he secretly orchestrates an escape plan. Michael allies with his inmates such as Sucre, T-Bag, and C-Note. After numerous hurdles Michael and his team executes their daring escape plan in the season finale.
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Release Date | Viewers in US (In Millions) |
| 1 | Pilot | August 29, 2005 | 10.51 M |
| 2 | Allen | August 29, 2005 | 10.51 M |
| 3 | Cell Test | September 5, 2005 | 8.49 M |
| 4 | Cute Poison | September 12, 2005 | 9.15 M |
| 5 | English, Fitz or Percy | September 19, 2005 | 7.96 M |
| 6 | Riots, Drills and the Devil (Part 1) | September 26, 2005 | 8.55 M |
| 7 | Riots, Drills and the Devil (Part 2) | October 3, 2005 | 9.48 M |
| 8 | The Old Head | October 24, 2005 | 10.12 M |
| 9 | Tweener | October 31, 2005 | 9.01 M |
| 10 | Sleight of Hand | November 7, 2005 | 8.06 M |
| 11 | And Then There Were 7 | November 14, 2005 | 9.58 M |
| 12 | Odd Man Out | November 21, 2005 | 10.08 M |
| 13 | End of the Tunnel | November 28, 2005 | 12.18 M |
| 14 | The Rat | March 20, 2006 | 9.28 M |
| 15 | By the Skin and the Teeth | March 27, 2006 | 10.07 M |
| 16 | Brother’s Keeper | April 3, 2006 | 8.10 M |
| 17 | J-Cat | April 10, 2006 | 8.12 M |
| 18 | Bluff | April 17, 2006 | 8.18 M |
| 19 | The Key | April 24, 2006 | 8.63 M |
| 20 | Tonight | May 1, 2006 | 8.54 M |
| 21 | Go | May 8, 2006 | 9.13 M |
| 22 | Flight | May 15, 2006 | 10.24 M |
Prison Break Season 2 Episodes
After escaping the Fox River, Michael and his team become absconders running from the relentless FBI agent Alexander Mahone. Meanwhile Lincoln strives to clear his name however “The Company” tries to make them silence permanently. At the end of the season Michael being captured and sent to a nightmarish Panamanian prison at Sona.
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Release Date | Viewers in US (In Millions) |
| 1 | Manhunt | August 21, 2006 | 9.37 M |
| 2 | Otis | August 28, 2006 | 9.44 M |
| 3 | Scan | September 4, 2006 | 9.29 M |
| 4 | First Down | September 11, 2006 | 8.96 M |
| 5 | Map 1213 | September 18, 2006 | 9.55 M |
| 6 | Subdivision | September 25, 2006 | 8.41 M |
| 7 | Buried | October 2, 2006 | 8.99 M |
| 8 | Dead Fall | October 23, 2006 | 8.53 M |
| 9 | Unearthed | October 30, 2006 | 8.94 M |
| 10 | Rendezvous | November 6, 2006 | 8.63 M |
| 11 | Bolshoi Booze | November 13, 2006 | 9.21 M |
| 12 | Disconnect | November 20, 2006 | 9.62 M |
| 13 | The Killing Box | November 27, 2006 | 9.62 M |
| 14 | John Doe | January 22, 2007 | 9.86 M |
| 15 | The Message | January 29, 2007 | 9.90 M |
| 16 | Chicago | February 5, 2007 | 10.12 M |
| 17 | Bad Blood | February 19, 2007 | 9.55 M |
| 18 | Wash | February 26, 2007 | 9.42 M |
| 19 | Sweet Caroline | March 5, 2007 | 9.72 M |
| 20 | Panama | March 19, 2007 | 8.40 M |
| 21 | Fin Del Camino | March 26, 2007 | 8.24 M |
| 22 | Sona | April 2, 2007 | 8.12 M |
Prison Break Season 3 Episodes
Michael is imprisoned in the Sona prison which is a brutal Panamanian prison run by inmates. To survive he must escape once again. The Company forces Michael to break out another inmate James Whistler or Lincoln’s son will be killed. With less time and no resources, Michael devises an impossible escape. The season ends up with Michael and Whistler escaping but not without the consequences.
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Release Date | Viewers in US (In Millions) |
| 1 | Orientación | September 17, 2007 | 7.51 M |
| 2 | Fire/Water | September 24, 2007 | 7.41 M |
| 3 | Call Waiting | October 1, 2007 | 7.29 M |
| 4 | Good Fences | October 8, 2007 | 7.35 M |
| 5 | Interference | October 22, 2007 | 7.44 M |
| 6 | Photo Finish | November 5, 2007 | 7.69 M |
| 7 | Vamonos | November 5, 2007 | 8.00 M |
| 8 | Bang & Burn | November 12, 2007 | 7.18 M |
| 9 | Boxed In | January 14, 2008 | 7.87 M |
| 10 | Dirt Nap | January 21, 2008 | 7.81 M |
| 11 | Under & Out | February 4, 2008 | 7.35 M |
| 12 | Hell or High Water | February 11, 2008 | 7.84 M |
| 13 | The Art of the Deal | February 18, 2008 | 7.40 M |
Prison Break Season 4 Episodes
Michael and his brother Lincoln are free but they must take down The Company to secure their safety. They join forces with FBI agent Don Self and gather important information known as Scylla. However betrayals occur and Michael learns shocking truths about his mother. The season ends up with a major twist that is Michael seemingly sacrifices himself to save his loved ones.
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Release Date | Viewers in US (In Millions) |
| 1 | Scylla | September 1, 2008 | 6.53 M |
| 2 | Breaking & Entering | September 1, 2008 | 6.53 M |
| 3 | “Shut Down” | September 8, 2008 | 6.36 M |
| 4 | Eagles & Angels | September 15, 2008 | 5.79 M |
| 5 | Safe & Sound | September 22, 2008 | 5.84 M |
| 6 | Blow Out | September 29, 2008 | 5.28 M |
| 7 | Five the Hard Way | October 6, 2008 | 5.37 M |
| 8 | The Price | October 20, 2008 | 5.45 M |
| 9 | Greatness Achieved | November 3, 2008 | 5.23 M |
| 10 | The Legend | November 10, 2008 | 5.38 M |
| 11 | Quiet Riot | November 17, 2008 | 5.52 M |
| 12 | Selfless | November 24, 2008 | 5.25 M |
| 13 | Deal or No Deal | December 1, 2008 | 5.84 M |
| 14 | Just Business | December 8, 2008 | 5.40 M |
| 15 | Going Under | December 15, 2008 | 5.37 M |
| 16 | The Sunshine State | December 22, 2008 | 4.98 M |
| 17 | The Mother Lode | April 17, 2009 | 3.34 M |
| 18 | VS. | April 24, 2009 | 3.06 M |
| 19 | S.O.B. | May 1, 2009 | 3.20 M |
| 20 | Cowboys & Indians | May 8, 2009 | 2.99 M |
| 21 | Rate of Exchange | May 15, 2009 | 3.32 M |
| 22 | Killing Your Number | May 15, 2009 | 3.32 M |
Prison Break Season 5 Episodes
Eventually seven years later Michael’s supposed death, Lincoln discovers that he is alive and imprisoned in Yemen. Teaming up with old allies, Lincoln embarks on a very dangerous mission to break Michael out of Yemen. However, Michael has changed his identity for the hidden motives. The season explores his survival and ultimate reunion with his family.
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Release Date | Viewers in US (In Millions) |
| 1 | Ogygia | April 4, 2017 | 3.83 M |
| 2 | Kaniel Outis | April 11, 2017 | 3.18 M |
| 3 | The Liar | April 18, 2017 | 2.44 M |
| 4 | The Prisoner’s Dilemma | April 25, 2017 | 2.75 M |
| 5 | Contingency | May 2, 2017 | 2.35 M |
| 6 | Phaecia | May 9, 2017 | 2.37 M |
| 7 | Wine Dark Sea | May 16, 2017 | 2.41 M |
| 8 | Progeny | May 23, 2017 | 1.90 M |
| 9 | Behind the Eyes | May 30, 2017 | 2.30 M |
Is Prison Break based on a true story?
Many viewers of Prison Break thinks – Is Prison Break based on a true story? The answer is “No”, it is not based on a true story. This show is inspired by various aspects of the prison life and escapes plans from the jail. There are rumors and unproven claims have been circulated about the show is being inspired by the story of two brothers from the 1960s who unsuccessfully sued the network. So there is no verified proof or evidence that the show is based on a true story and it is entirely fictional.
