Prison Break 2005
“Just have a little faith.”
What is Prison Break?
Prison Break is an American television series that premiered on the Fox Network on August 29, 2005. Created by Paul T.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- First aired
- Aug 29, 2005
- Last aired
- May 30, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Prison Break is an American television series that premiered on the Fox Network on August 29, 2005. Created by Paul T. Scheuring, the drama series features actors including Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Amaury Nolasco, and Robert Knepper. The narrative follows a man who is sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. To save his brother, a structural engineer whose company helped design the prison deliberately gets himself incarcerated to execute an elaborate plan to break them both out from the inside. The series garnered industry recognition, including a nomination for the 2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series Drama and a win for the 2006 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama. The production spanned five seasons, which have been released on DVD in the United States and on Blu-ray internationally. The show is available to stream on platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. Additionally, the series includes a movie that details the arrest and incarceration of the character Sara Tancredi.
Should you watch it?
“A structural engineer orchestrates an elaborate prison break to save his brother from a death sentence.”
- intricate plot design
- high-stakes tension
- complex narrative threads
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced thrillers centered on elaborate escape plans.
The series features intense themes related to incarceration and criminal conspiracy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Aug 29, 2005
- E2 Allen Aug 29, 2005
- E3 Cell Test Sep 5, 2005
- E4 Cute Poison Sep 12, 2005
- E5 English, Fitz or Percy Sep 19, 2005
- E6 Riots, Drills and the Devil (1) Sep 26, 2005
- E7 Riots, Drills and the Devil (2) Oct 3, 2005
- E8 The Old Head Oct 24, 2005
- E9 Tweener Oct 31, 2005
- E10 Sleight of Hand Nov 7, 2005
- E11 And Then There Were 7 Nov 14, 2005
- E12 Odd Man Out Nov 21, 2005
- E13 End of the Tunnel Nov 28, 2005
- E14 The Rat Mar 20, 2006
- E15 By the Skin and the Teeth Mar 27, 2006
- E16 Brother's Keeper Apr 3, 2006
- E17 J-Cat Apr 10, 2006
- E18 Bluff Apr 17, 2006
- E19 The Key Apr 24, 2006
- E20 Tonight May 1, 2006
- E21 Go May 8, 2006
- E22 Flight May 15, 2006
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Manhunt Aug 21, 2006
- E2 Otis Aug 28, 2006
- E3 Scan Sep 4, 2006
- E4 First Down Sep 11, 2006
- E5 Map 1213 Sep 18, 2006
- E6 Subdivision Sep 25, 2006
- E7 Buried Oct 2, 2006
- E8 Dead Fall Oct 23, 2006
- E9 Unearthed Oct 30, 2006
- E10 Rendezvous Nov 6, 2006
- E11 Bolshoi Booze Nov 13, 2006
- E12 Disconnect Nov 20, 2006
- E13 The Killing Box Nov 27, 2006
- E14 John Doe Jan 22, 2007
- E15 The Message Jan 29, 2007
- E16 Chicago Feb 5, 2007
- E17 Bad Blood Feb 19, 2007
- E18 Wash Feb 26, 2007
- E19 Sweet Caroline Mar 5, 2007
- E20 Panama Mar 19, 2007
- E21 Fin Del Camino Mar 26, 2007
- E22 Sona Apr 2, 2007
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Orientación Sep 17, 2007
- E2 Fire/Water Sep 24, 2007
- E3 Call Waiting Oct 1, 2007
- E4 Good Fences Oct 8, 2007
- E5 Interference Oct 22, 2007
- E6 Photo Finish Nov 5, 2007
- E7 Vamonos Nov 5, 2007
- E8 Bang and Burn Nov 12, 2007
- E9 Boxed In Jan 14, 2008
- E10 Dirt Nap Jan 21, 2008
- E11 Under and Out Feb 4, 2008
- E12 Hell or High Water Feb 11, 2008
- E13 The Art of the Deal Feb 18, 2008
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Scylla Sep 1, 2008
- E2 Breaking & Entering Sep 1, 2008
- E3 Shut Down Sep 8, 2008
- E4 Eagles and Angels Sep 15, 2008
- E5 Safe and Sound Sep 22, 2008
- E6 Blow Out Sep 29, 2008
- E7 Five the Hard Way Oct 6, 2008
- E8 The Price Oct 20, 2008
- E9 Greatness Achieved Nov 3, 2008
- E10 The Legend Nov 10, 2008
- E11 Quiet Riot Nov 17, 2008
- E12 Selfless Nov 24, 2008
- E13 Deal Or No Deal Dec 1, 2008
- E14 Just Business Dec 8, 2008
- E15 Going Under Dec 15, 2008
- E16 The Sunshine State Dec 22, 2008
- E17 The Mother Lode Apr 17, 2009
- E18 VS. Apr 24, 2009
- E19 S.O.B. May 1, 2009
- E20 Cowboys and Indians May 8, 2009
- E21 Rate of Exchange May 15, 2009
- E22 Killing Your Number May 15, 2009
Season 5 · 9 episodes
- E1 Ogygia Apr 4, 2017
- E2 Kaniel Outis Apr 11, 2017
- E3 The Liar Apr 18, 2017
- E4 The Prisoner's Dilemma Apr 25, 2017
- E5 Contingency May 2, 2017
- E6 Phaecia May 9, 2017
- E7 Wine Dark Sea May 16, 2017
- E8 Progeny May 23, 2017
- E9 Behind the Eyes May 30, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Paul T. Scheuring.
Who are the primary actors?
The series stars Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Amaury Nolasco, and Robert Knepper.
What is the premise?
A man gets himself incarcerated in a prison he helped design to break out his falsely accused brother.
When did the series air?
The series ran from 2005 to 2017.
Where can I watch it?
The show is available to stream on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.