Prison Break: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Prison Break Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Scylla
Sep 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.
Breaking & Entering
Sep 1, 2008
The gang has to break into the well-guarded home of company man Stuart Tuxhorn. Elsewhere, T-Bag must go to extremes to survive.
Shut Down
Sep 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 ne
Eagles and Angels
Sep 15, 2008
Michael, Lincoln and Sucre must crash a police benefit to obtain the next card key. Reeling from another death, Sara falls back into an old habit. T-Bag arouses suspicion and runs
Safe and Sound
Sep 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.
Blow Out
Sep 29, 2008
The entire operation may be in jeopardy when Mahone gets into trouble with the law. Gretchen's sister receives a surprise visitor. The Company may be onto Self. T-Bag continues to
Five the Hard Way
Oct 6, 2008
Lincoln takes members of the team to Las Vegas where Sucre gets an indecent proposal. Sara learns about Michael’s condition, and Roland pushes his luck too far. Gretchen teams up w
The Price
Oct 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 losin
Greatness Achieved
Nov 3, 2008
Wyatt gets a taste of his own medicine, and Mahone finds some resolution. T-Bag scrambles when the police investigate his missing co-worker while Gretchen gets cozy with a Company
The Legend
Nov 10, 2008
Sara is left with no choice but to take Michael to the hospital as his condtion rapidly worsens. Sucre and Lincoln are faced with unknown territory as they are left in charge of th
Quiet Riot
Nov 17, 2008
Michael races against time and his ailing health to break into the Company headquarters to steal Scylla, but the break-in’s success lies with Sucre. Gretchen dresses up for a meeti
Selfless
Nov 24, 2008
Sara takes a hostage in a bid to secure Scylla. In the meantime, Michael and Lincoln finally meet the General while one of their members switches allegiance.
Deal Or No Deal
Dec 1, 2008
It's up to Michael to hold the gang together after they find out they were betrayed by one of their own. Meanwhile, Gretchen is blackmailed by T-Bag's new partner.
Just Business
Dec 8, 2008
Michael, whose condition is deteriorating, winds up in the hands of The Company who promise Lincoln that they can save Michael's life in exchange for a favor. Elsewhere, Gretchen a
Going Under
Dec 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 s
The Sunshine State
Dec 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
The Mother Lode
Apr 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.
VS.
Apr 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.
S.O.B.
May 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.
Cowboys and Indians
May 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
Rate of Exchange
May 15, 2009
Familiar faces return to help Michael end his quest to bring down The Company once and for all.
Killing Your Number
May 15, 2009
Michael tries to bring down the Company once and for all.