Prison Break Episodes List Verified Access
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.
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Total verified episodes across the franchise: 90 (22+22+13+22+2+9).
If you have watched 90 episodes and The Final Break as two distinct parts, you have completed the verified Prison Break saga. No spin-offs, no mini-episodes, no alternate cuts.
Now, go break down the wall. Just remember to bring your verified blueprint.
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 prison break episodes list verified
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.
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. This is where the confusion ends: After Season
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. Plot of The Final Break: Sara is arrested
Rate of Exchange – Michael must choose between Sara and Lincoln.
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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The Ultimate " Prison Break " Episode Guide: From Fox River to Hulu (2026)
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Michael Scofield’s intricate tattoos or a newcomer preparing for the upcoming Hulu reboot in 2026
, keeping track of the multi-season saga is essential. The original series spanned 90 episodes across five seasons, plus a standalone TV movie. The Original Series (Seasons 1–5)
The core story follows Michael Scofield’s quest to exonerate his brother, Lincoln Burrows, through increasingly impossible prison escapes.
Total Episodes: 13 Focus: Michael is incarcerated in Sona Federal Penitentiary and must break out a mysterious prisoner.
