Prison Break: Season 1

2005
22 episodes

Lincoln Burrows is currently on death row and scheduled to die in a few months for an assassination his younger brother Michael is convinced he did not commit. With no other options and time winding down, Michael takes drastic measures to get himself incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary. Once he's inside, Michael, a structural engineer with the blueprints for the prison, begins to execute an elaborate plan to break Lincoln out and prove him innocent.

Season 1 of Prison Break premiered on August 29, 2005 and has 22 episodes, from "Pilot" to "Flight". The last episode aired on May 15, 2006.

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Episodes

Episode 1PilotAired August 29, 2005
Michael Scofield, a structural engineer, attempts to rob a bank in order to get incarcerated at Fox River State Penitentiary, where his brother Lincoln Burrows, accused of murdering the Vice President's brother, is scheduled to be executed. At Fox River, Michael approaches a number of inmates, all of whom play an important role in his plan to free his brother from the inside. Meanwhile, agents Kellerman and Hale are determined to make sure the execution goes through as planned. Lincoln's son LJ gets into trouble.
- 45m
- Directed by Brett Ratner
- Written by Paul T. Scheuring
Guest stars
- Jessalyn Gilsig Lisa Burrows
- Camille Guaty Maricruz Delgado
- Chelcie Ross Bishop McMorrow
- Malieek Straughter Wholesale
Episode 2AllenAired August 29, 2005
Michael seeks help of his fellow prison inhabitants to execute his escape plans.
- 45m
- Directed by Michael W. Watkins
- Written by Paul T. Scheuring
Guest stars
- Camille Guaty Maricruz Delgado
- Chelcie Ross Bishop McMorrow
- Jessalyn Gilsig Lisa Rix
- Keith Diamond Tim Giles
- Adina Porter Leticia Barris
- Ora Jones Wendy
- Al Sapienza Philly Falzone
- Gianni Russo Smallhouse
Episode 3Cell TestAired September 5, 2005
When Michael reveals his escape plan to Sucre, Sucre chooses to be no part of it, and requests a cell transfer. Michael gets a new cellmate called Haywire.
- 45m
- Directed by Brad Turner
- Written by Michael Pavone
Guest stars
- Jessalyn Gilsig Lisa Burrows
- Tab Baker Crab Simmons
- Adina Porter Leticia Barris
- Ora Jones Wendy
- Linara Washington Jenae Conlin
- Michael L. Howard Inmate
- Al Sapienza Philly Falzone
- Gianni Russo Smallhouse
Episode 4Cute PoisonAired September 12, 2005
Veronica keeps uncovering new information regarding Lincoln's case and decides she wants to work on the case full-time. When no one wants to help her on the case, Nick Savrinn (an attorney) offers his assistance and the two of them visit Lincoln.
- 45m
- Directed by Matt Earl Beesley
- Written by Matt Olmstead
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Camille Guaty Maricruz Delgado
- John Judd Ben
- Cedric Young Chappy
- Jason Wells Bo
- Deanna Dunagan Judy
- Linara Washington Jenae Conlin
- Jennifer Kern Allison Hale
Episode 5English, Fitz or PercyAired September 19, 2005
Kellerman and Hale blackmail Warden Pope. Michael finds out he might get out earlier than anticipated. Veronica becomes uncertain of her allies.
- 45m
- Directed by Randall Zisk
- Written by Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Joe Miñoso Chaz Fink
- Deanna Dunagan Judy
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- Jennifer Joan Taylor Becky
- Dylan Minnette Young Michael
Episode 6Riots, Drills and the Devil (1)Aired September 26, 2005
Michael creates a lockdown by sabotaging the air conditioning in order to execute his breakout plan properly, and unintentionally causes a riot that gets Sara into huge trouble. Meanwhile, an ex-con is blackmailed into seeing to that Lincoln is killed.
- 45m
- Directed by Robert Mandel and Vern Gillum
- Written by Nick Santora and Karyn Usher
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Matt DeCaro Roy Geary
- Michael Cudlitz Robert "Bob" Hudson
- Kwame Amoaku Stroker
- Michael Vieau Trokey
- John Heard Frank Tancredi
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
Episode 7Riots, Drills and the Devil (2)Aired October 3, 2005
While the riot intensifies, Abruzzi and Sucre join forces. Michael must decide whether or not to save the life of Dr. Tancredi.
- 44m
- Directed by Vern Gillum
- Written by Karyn Usher
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Michael Cudlitz Robert "Bob" Hudson
- Morocco Omari Ron
- Michael Stoyanov Fletch
- Kwame Amoaku Stroker
- John Turk Turk
- Philip Rayburn Smith Adrian
- Jessalyn Gilsig Lisa Fichs
Episode 8The Old HeadAired October 24, 2005
Michael finds out a storeroom fundamental to his escape plans has been converted into a break room. Veronica and Nick are being threatened.
- 45m
- Directed by Jace Alexander
- Written by Monica Macer
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Philip Rayburn Smith Adrian
- Jacqueline Williams Sue Parsons
- Jessalyn Gilsig Lisa Fichs
- Howie Johnson Lukasz
- Rebecca Spence Shauna Hudson
- Michael Vieau Trokey
- Blaine Hogan Seth/Cherry
Episode 9TweenerAired October 31, 2005
Abruzzi's demotion in the prison hierachy puts the entire escape plan at risk. Michael finds himself in the uneviable position of trying to protect T-Bag's new "fish" and facing the threat of T-Bag exposing the plan to the guards. The inmates dig themselves into a hole.
- 45m
- Directed by Matt Earl Beesley
- Written by Paul T. Scheuring
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Denise Hughes Bus Driver
- Al Sapienza Philly Falzone
- David Darlow Dr. Brighton
- Mary Beth Fisher Leslie Steadman
- Blaine Hogan Seth/Cherry
- Wesley Walker Aryan Brother
Episode 10Sleight of HandAired November 7, 2005
Michael is forced to give up Fibonacci's location to Philly Falzone, and Kellerman and Hale get a little unwanted help to track down LJ who has gone missing. Veronica and Nick uncover evidence against the man Lincoln was convicted of murdering.
- 45m
- Directed by Dwight H. Little
- Written by Nick Santora
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Al Sapienza Philly Falzone
- Gianni Russo Smallhouse
- Roderick Peeples Fibonacci
- Michael Gaston Quinn
- Anthony Starke Sebastian
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
Episode 11And Then There Were 7Aired November 14, 2005
The escapees and Dr. Tancredi are shocked when they learn the identity of Michael's visitor, who brings with her a very important piece of the escape plan.
- 45m
- Directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño
- Written by Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- Holly Valance Nika Volek
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Michael Gaston Quinn
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- Sephus Booker C.O.
- DuShon Monique Brown Nurse Katie Welch
- Rockmond Dunbar Benjamin Miles 'C-Note' Franklin
Episode 12Odd Man OutAired November 21, 2005
Michael sees proof his plan is working, so he begins to overcome the last obstacle. As the escape draws near, the group tries to reduce its number by one and targets T-Bag.
- 44m
- Directed by Bobby Roth
- Written by Karyn Usher
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- Jennifer Kern Allison Hale
- Larry Neumann Jr. Jimmy Bagwell
- Tom McElroy Reverendo Mailor
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- Rich Komenich Maggio
Episode 13End of the TunnelAired November 28, 2005
With Lincoln's execution scheduled for the following day, Veronica comes out of hiding to contact him and gains an ally. Kellerman makes the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the conspiracy. Michael looks for a way to get Lincoln out of solitary confinement in time for the escape that evening. The inmates risk everything as they attempt their escape.
- 45m
- Directed by Sanford Bookstaver
- Written by Paul T. Scheuring
Episode 14The RatAired March 20, 2006
Veronica and Nick request a judge to postpone Lincoln's execution. A C.O. becomes suspicious about a broken door.
- 45m
- Directed by Kevin Hooks
- Written by Matt Olmstead
Guest stars
- Dylan Minnette Young Michael
Episode 15By the Skin and the TeethAired March 27, 2006
As Lincoln is about to be executed, he briefly sees his father in the viewing room. A phone call from judge Kessler delays the execution. After reviewing the newly surfaced evidence, the judge orders the exhumation of Steadman's body. Michael creates a new, more dangerous, break-out plan, involving going through the prison yard. An accident puts Michael's new plan in danger.
- 45m
- Directed by Kevin Hooks and Fred Gerber
- Written by Nick Santora
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Matt DeCaro Roy Geary
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- Robert Breuler Dr. Wasserman
- Joel Hatch Giudice Kessler
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- DuShon Monique Brown Katie Welch
Episode 16Brother's KeeperAired April 3, 2006
Flashbacks shed light on the past actions that led to the incarceration of Lincoln, Sucre, T-Bag and C-Note. Basis of Michael's ingenious break-out plan are revealed. Dr. Tancredi memorizes how she ended up in Fox River State Penitentiary.
- 45m
- Directed by Greg Yaitanes
- Written by Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- Danielle Campbell Gracey Hollander
- Dylan Minnette Young Michael
Episode 17J-CatAired April 10, 2006
Lincoln is worried about Michael's sanity while Michael has trouble remembering some parts of the prison schematics. Sucre has to conceal the hole in the guard's break room. Warden Pope transfers Michael to solitary after he declines his request.
- 45m
- Directed by Guy Ferland
- Written by Karyn Usher
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Matt DeCaro Roy Geary
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- Daniel Allar Avocado
- Cynthia Kaye McWilliams Kacee Franklin
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- DuShon Monique Brown Katie Welch
Episode 18BluffAired April 17, 2006
In an effort to recreate the missing piece of the tattoo, Michael gets transferred to the psych ward, seeking the help of Haywire. T-Bag and C-Note have to join forces.
- 45m
- Directed by Jace Alexander
- Written by Nick Santora and Karyn Usher
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Matt DeCaro Roy Geary
- Mike Bacarella Red Bull
- Ellis Foster Zach
- Roddy Chiong Pao
- José Antonio García Jesus
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- Mac Brandt Mack Andrews
Episode 19The KeyAired April 24, 2006
Michael must get the key to the infirmary and enlist the help of an old face, while Lincoln learns the identity of his kidnapper and another inmate learns of the escape.
- 45m
- Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and Bobby Roth
- Written by Zack Estrin, Matt Olmstead and Paul T. Scheuring
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- Daniel Allar Avocado
- Wesley Walker Crony
- Will Zahrn Sceriffo Ballard
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- DuShon Monique Brown Katie Welch
Episode 20TonightAired May 1, 2006
Westmoreland wants Michael to speed up the planned escape, and gets Bellick one step closer to unraveling it. Michael has to decide whether to involve Sara in the breakout plan. Tweener's devotion is put to a test. Veronica finds out that her ally unexpectedly has a connection to an inmate serving time at Fox River.
- 44m
- Directed by Bobby Roth
- Written by Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- John Heard Frank Tancredi
- Lea Coco Coco
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- DuShon Monique Brown Katie Welch
- Rich Komenich Maggio
Episode 21GoAired May 8, 2006
Everyone's ready to make their escapes across the high wire. Veronica and Nick realize they may be in over their heads. And Agent Kellerman helps Vice President Reynolds calm down before her debate.
- 45m
- Directed by Dean White
- Written by Matt Olmstead
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- DuShon Monique Brown Katie Welch
- Rich Komenich Maggio
- Mac Brandt Mack Andrews
- Jennifer Joan Taylor Becky
Episode 22FlightAired May 15, 2006
As the escape is in progress, Warden Pope and Captain Bellick begin a search to detain the escapees. Michael and co. have to reach the aircraft fast as the police is hot on their heels. Veronica discovers a major piece of evidence that could prove Lincoln's innocence. The Vice President is worried about losing her authority.
- 44m
- Directed by Kevin Hooks
- Written by Paul T. Scheuring
Guest stars
- Frank Grillo Nick Savrinn
- Phillip Edward Van Lear Louis Patterson
- Christian Stolte Stolte
- John Heard Frank Tancredi
- Danny McCarthy Danny Hale
- DuShon Monique Brown Katie Welch
- Rich Komenich Maggio
- Kurt Naebig Ray