Prison Break

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 29, 2005
Season #: 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 746 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 688 out of 746
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 746
  3. Negative: 31 out of 746
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  1. CharlesM
    Nov 27, 2006
    10
    I watched all episodes. I can't believe anyone would hate on this show. The acting, the plot, the characters, even the theme song is just genius. The T-Bag character is just, wow.
  2. Lucy
    Nov 25, 2006
    9
    Prison Break is implausible, but that it what makes it a hit! The ideas are innovative and creative and the characters are wonderful! The show keeps you on the edge of your seat every episode, and keeps you wanting more!
  3. shawnp
    Nov 24, 2006
    10
    de show is dope...
  4. A.C.
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    One of the best tv series ever. It has great story and very good actors. I saw first season, and only I can tell you is excellent. The second season will be on TV (in my country) in 2007. I can't wait that long!!! -_-
  5. FranjoZ
    Nov 6, 2006
    9
    Very good show!!!
  6. ElizabethM
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    I love this show. I hate waiting an entire week for a new episode!!!
  7. Bananaz
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    ..this show is bananaz! Sometimes I feeel like im about to die because of all the suspense.. daaaaaamn its good! Season 2 rocks
  8. DKirkland
    Oct 18, 2006
    2
    Good premise, bad story progression, terrible acting and a lame, predictable script. I had heard good things about this show, but it's over-rated crap!
  9. CharlieD
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    this show is one of the bets shows i've ever seen! after hearing good things about it form friends i decided to check it out, bad idea.... i got hooked from the first episode, with the drama and suspense delivering throughout all the episodes that followed. the ingenuity of Scofields tattoos and the charcterisation is fantastic. bring on season 2!
  10. rickyo
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    this show is phenominal
  11. gracem
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    love it,love it,love it!!!!!
  12. ArthurR
    Oct 5, 2006
    9
    One of two shows I try to watch each week, with My Name Is Earl. For the same reason, really, both have the same willingness to just constantly throw entertaining crap against a wall. The plot is ridiculous, the dialogue runs from adequate to laughable, and I can't recommend it to anybody that hasn't been watching from the beginning, but I haven't missed an episode. Who One of two shows I try to watch each week, with My Name Is Earl. For the same reason, really, both have the same willingness to just constantly throw entertaining crap against a wall. The plot is ridiculous, the dialogue runs from adequate to laughable, and I can't recommend it to anybody that hasn't been watching from the beginning, but I haven't missed an episode. Who says a drama has to be believable? Who believes that all these bizarro medical cases keep showing up for Gregory House to solve? What's with the witches in Macbeth? Plus, the dialogue makes Prison Break more fun to watch with other people. All that said, though, by the end of this year, I hope they wrap it up, like they said they'd do.… Expand
  13. miziel
    Oct 3, 2006
    2
    Up until last night - oct 2nd - great show..last one I will watch though..our family voted this to be taken off our have to tape if missed list.
  14. XiaoieL
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    This show really RULES:)
  15. CarrieS
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    This show has had my FULL ATTENTION since episode 1. Besides being creative and daring, the characters are well developed, and the scenery is awesome. I will never be on the "inside" so I am very intrigued by the inside of prisons, and I am interested in the chase outside as well. Everyone is commenting on how irrelevant it is to see what happens now that they broke out---instead of This show has had my FULL ATTENTION since episode 1. Besides being creative and daring, the characters are well developed, and the scenery is awesome. I will never be on the "inside" so I am very intrigued by the inside of prisons, and I am interested in the chase outside as well. Everyone is commenting on how irrelevant it is to see what happens now that they broke out---instead of enjoying the huge scale they are having to film within. As for the "idiot" prison guards everyone is ranting about, there are tons of examples in reality about brilliant criminals cheating the system that imprisons them. It seems pretty real to me. I enjoy watching an entire cast of GREAT LOOKING men as well. It's downright steamy, and anyone who can't see at least THAT, needs to change the channel and find some negative news channel to duel their negativity! Great Job Prison Break---I will always be a fan!!… Expand
  16. BrendaM
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Prison Break is the best show ever!
  17. GerrickC
    Sep 11, 2006
    7
    From dinosaurs to iron bars...very interesting...
  18. AndrewB
    Sep 5, 2006
    0
    Someone said on this website that Prison Break is a lot like superman. He said "You don't complain about how implausible it is for Superman to fly, you just accept it and enjoy it." Are you kidding? Superman is an alien from another planet. That's how he can fly, not to mention that Superman is science-fiction. Are you comparing Prison Break to sci-fi shows, because that's Someone said on this website that Prison Break is a lot like superman. He said "You don't complain about how implausible it is for Superman to fly, you just accept it and enjoy it." Are you kidding? Superman is an alien from another planet. That's how he can fly, not to mention that Superman is science-fiction. Are you comparing Prison Break to sci-fi shows, because that's insane. The show is supposed to be realistic, that's what every body wanted, but it's so stupid that these mornic guards can't even see the inmates trading razors. So unlike a real prison. And come one, when Michael laid back on that pipe and the guard didn't hear the sizzling? How pathetically stupid is that? Federal agent Jack Bauer was screaming when he was being tortured, and this engineer can somehow not scream when his skin and flesh is burning? Even if i'm supposed to accept this, how does it make the show more entertaining than dumb? And it's not just the shows stupidity, bad acting (other than Miller, he's good) and the writing for the cliffhangers are horrible. The vice prez's brother is killed. After watching Lost and 24, I easily suspected the vice prez on episode 3 or 4. The reason the president being the bad guy in 24 was so shocking was because that he was depicted as a cowardly bumbling fool. See, 24 has a little something called WRITING IN ADVANCE. why Prison Break revealed the vice-president twist on the 6th episode, I'll never know, and I'll never care. This show should be cancelled. Bring back Arrested Development.,… Expand
  19. LicskoR
    Aug 31, 2006
    0
    Wildly implausible. What's that guy doing outside if he's on death row?
  20. Trixie
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    Trixie give it a 10, this is the first show in a long time that is so intense that it keeps you on the edge of your seat. This show may not last a long time but while it does I am sure there will always be surprises.
  21. TomM
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Prison Break is the most exciting show that's been on TV in a long time. Great acting, great writing and a great TV show!
  22. RalphGorgious
    Aug 26, 2006
    0
    Incredibly bad, that TV show really sucks, it has nothing to show so important, is horrible, who says this is good, man, you really dont know what you're talking about, even 24 is greater, Even Desperated Wifehouse is more enjoyable, well, try again Paul, mabe you do it better next time
  23. VK
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    Guess what, I do watch Lost, Grey's Anatomy, 24, etc....and I am most-definitely hooked on Prison Break!
  24. NateG
    Aug 21, 2006
    1
    I hate this show. I hope they shoot the inmates in season two so the show will end. horrible with mostly terrible acting, and the writing is awful How can anyone like this show? I read all of the comments from people who gave it a 1o. they wrote "my fav TV shoe, best drama ever made, witty" It's pathetic. they write four words and give it a 10. I write 10 lines and give it a four. no I hate this show. I hope they shoot the inmates in season two so the show will end. horrible with mostly terrible acting, and the writing is awful How can anyone like this show? I read all of the comments from people who gave it a 1o. they wrote "my fav TV shoe, best drama ever made, witty" It's pathetic. they write four words and give it a 10. I write 10 lines and give it a four. no wait, a one.… Expand
  25. DaPimp
    Aug 21, 2006
    0
    Da pimp gives dis show a 2 out of Den (I mean 10). Da Pimp hates dis show b cause it gots no jack bauer, or real-time feature. Or ridge racer.
  26. AndrewH
    Aug 20, 2006
    0
    Come on. "Best series ever"? Who's gonna believe that? This show had a good concept, but it has bad acting, pathetic cliffhangers, and sloppy writing. I hated it after the fall finale with that pathetic ending. I mean, it was so boring! They ended up NOT escaping! Oh my god, that's so thrilling, NOT! What a terrible show. I mean, it was nominated for "best opening theme music". Come on. "Best series ever"? Who's gonna believe that? This show had a good concept, but it has bad acting, pathetic cliffhangers, and sloppy writing. I hated it after the fall finale with that pathetic ending. I mean, it was so boring! They ended up NOT escaping! Oh my god, that's so thrilling, NOT! What a terrible show. I mean, it was nominated for "best opening theme music". That's it! 24 was nominated for 12 awards, including best lead actor, best stunts, AND best drama series. What does prison break have, good music? That's it. If you earnestly believe that this is a good show, please watch 24. That's a REAL show.… Expand
  27. tiffanyh
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    its honesty my favorite show like ever.
  28. jaredc
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!
  29. crys
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    can't get enough of it. it's the best!
  30. Just_Me
    Aug 11, 2006
    7
    Exelent at the beggining ... little booring by the end.. OZ is much better....
  31. GoldieGoldie
    Aug 6, 2006
    10
    best show ever!
  32. DeannaJ
    Aug 2, 2006
    10
    Best series ever!
  33. es
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    this is the best show i have ever watched!!
  34. kellym
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    l think prison break is the best show ever .pitty about the end of it.
  35. JackBauer
    Jul 2, 2006
    5
    Let me get one thing straight: Of all of the people who I have asked that say Prison Break is the best drama, have not seen the real best dramas, such as 24, House, CSI and Sopranos. This series started out pretty well, though. The first third of it was compelling and very orignal. I thought it was gonna be the next best thing. But that terrible cliff-hanger at the Fall-finale was very Let me get one thing straight: Of all of the people who I have asked that say Prison Break is the best drama, have not seen the real best dramas, such as 24, House, CSI and Sopranos. This series started out pretty well, though. The first third of it was compelling and very orignal. I thought it was gonna be the next best thing. But that terrible cliff-hanger at the Fall-finale was very dissappointing and made me rather angry. Lost and 24 are the true masters of plot-twists and cliff-hangers. The vice-president being the vilain was expected and predictable. Where Lost and 24 suceed, Prison Break fails miserably. I still continued to finish the rest of season 1. Some episodes in the second half were good, getting the show's orignality back, but the ending was horrible (honestly, there was absolutely nothing exciting) and they prolonged everything to make the season long, and boring. I'm only going to watch the first episode of Season 2 to see what happens. I'm probably going to stop after the premier. And for all of you "crirtcs" who beleive that PB is the best, do yourselves a huge favor and watch real dramas such as 24, Lost, House, Grey's Anatomy, and the Sorpanos. Rent the DVDs. They are easily much better than this dissappointing show.… Expand
  36. JoshM
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    This show is AWESOME
  37. HarsimranS
    Jun 24, 2006
    10
    the best ever u.s drama made. words can not explain how much i love the show!
  38. PatrickH
    Jun 19, 2006
    8
    Definitely one of the better series of this season.
  39. DanM
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    it's the best thing on tv right now!
  40. GeorgeS
    Jun 15, 2006
    9
    While I agree with some comments that lament over the fact that truly great shows like Arrested Development are getting cancelled, you have to admit that this is one entertaining and exciting show, no matter how perdicatable or cliche the cliff hangers are.
  41. HamzahA
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    wicked
  42. monchh
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    great show i cant wait to see series 3 when it comes out in june next year. go for it.........
  43. Makaveli
    Jun 4, 2006
    10
    Best show on T.V.
  44. pippelia
    May 21, 2006
    10
    i lyk it
  45. JoshuaK
    May 17, 2006
    9
    Although not quite perfect, it's almost there.. Five stars!!!
  46. AngelaT
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Love this show. It is absolutely gripping. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. You never expect what might happen next. Each show continues to build on the characters making it even more addictive. GREAT SHOW , GREAT CAST OF CHARACTERS! Each time I watch it I can't believe how it could possibly go on , and each time I say I will not continue to watch it again because the show is so Love this show. It is absolutely gripping. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. You never expect what might happen next. Each show continues to build on the characters making it even more addictive. GREAT SHOW , GREAT CAST OF CHARACTERS! Each time I watch it I can't believe how it could possibly go on , and each time I say I will not continue to watch it again because the show is so intense and so dramatic, but each time I have to see what the writers have come up with. I… Expand
  47. guesteu
    May 15, 2006
    10
    the best tv show ever
  48. Jamalk
    May 14, 2006
    10
    Without a doubt the best thing i've seen on television, it makes me feel emoticons that i've never fealt before for a t.v show. It's a have to watch from me!
  49. alanaz
    May 11, 2006
    10
    this show is the best show in the entire world i love it i love it i love it I LOVE IT.
  50. HUsain
    May 11, 2006
    10
    this show is just amazing. i cant even find words to describe it. the actors and charachters both are brilliant. everything is brilliant
  51. acs
    May 4, 2006
    10
    this is the best tv show ever
  52. JaretK
    May 3, 2006
    10
    Once you suspend disbelief, get ready for a great ride. Miller is doing a great job as the hearthrob-cum-superhero
  53. Jodie
    May 3, 2006
    10
    prison break is the bst show ever. im so hooked and dnt no wot i will do when its finished. wentworth miller is so fit and all of the characters are great. especially michael and lincoln.
  54. MaureenH
    May 2, 2006
    9
    This is one of my favorite shows. It has been a little uneven recently, but the first part of the series was so incredibly compelling and I am now too invested in the characters to walk away. I trust it will get back on track.
  55. MIGUELG
    Apr 22, 2006
    9
    Brilliant and most addictive. One of the Best series ever. For quite some time I only liked CSI, but I am sick of it now, and the fact that there are so many similar series. This one though is welcomed fresh air. I hope the good work lasts
  56. GrahamF
    Apr 14, 2006
    9
    Once you've watched one episode, your hooked
  57. CeriO
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    This show is amazing! Ever character is interesting, diverse and intriguing! And the dark comedy that comes through with the interactions between the characters is thrilling to watch! My favourite character is T-Bag!
  58. Michelle
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    i love this show!!!! not only do you have a hunk (wentworth miller) to stare at, but like a book(a great page turner), its great show that has me at the edge of my seat ever episode!
  59. FraserW
    Apr 2, 2006
    10
    This has to be the best show (drama) on television nothing is better i kept watching and watching im hooked from the pilot and usually you need to see three or four lke a cigarette but this one is real everything is genius and this i just the best show ever
  60. NathanS
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    One of my favorite shows on tv. Has all the cliffhangers you could want (or not want).
  61. DeirdreB
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    I love this show and do not miss it for anything.
  62. ColdHand
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    Excellent show ! Great plot and incredible suspens. IMHO, people that don't like it ask the wrong question : We don't care IF the escape will succeed (of course it does !). It only matters HOW it will...
  63. BobGeldoff
    Mar 6, 2006
    4
    This isn't a bad show - if stuck in on a rainy night with nothing more interesting to do. However, let's be fair... this is just another US series which milks an expensive set for all it's worth. Much like Lost, action revolves around a limited area and a few pretty faces, with a series of cliffhanger episodes as long as a Middle American audience can bear. The show's This isn't a bad show - if stuck in on a rainy night with nothing more interesting to do. However, let's be fair... this is just another US series which milks an expensive set for all it's worth. Much like Lost, action revolves around a limited area and a few pretty faces, with a series of cliffhanger episodes as long as a Middle American audience can bear. The show's credibility could only go up if the break fails, his brother is executed and a late pardon is delivered just a little too late... Come on Fox et al... could you chuck in a few quality 'to-the-point' series / dramas once in a while?… Expand
  64. tt
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    great i love this show!!
  65. lushsight
    Feb 13, 2006
    10
    Great perform and great story!,i'm waiting for the all new episode.
  66. StinkyNoodles
    Feb 4, 2006
    10
    Cant wait till March!!
  67. KerrieJ
    Feb 1, 2006
    10
    I have only seen two episodes so far and i am hooked, i think its a fantastic drama, its full of surprises and interesting plots i can't wait for more. The lead character Wentworth Miller is an amazing actor and does brilliant with his role, as do many of the supporting cast.
  68. george
    Jan 14, 2006
    0
    If i remember correctly, maria, the golded days of Lost were but a year ago. Do viewers really forget so quickly? It's pathetic that uninventive crap like this is something that people actually watch, while the truly great shows, like Arrested Development and Firefly get canceled because the majority of viewers are of sub-par intelligence and don't have an attention span long If i remember correctly, maria, the golded days of Lost were but a year ago. Do viewers really forget so quickly? It's pathetic that uninventive crap like this is something that people actually watch, while the truly great shows, like Arrested Development and Firefly get canceled because the majority of viewers are of sub-par intelligence and don't have an attention span long enough to think about subversive humor and intricate plot twists!… Expand
  69. KylieA
    Jan 11, 2006
    10
    Best show my TV. I don't miss an episode.... I'm addicited to it...
  70. Kaitlyn
    Jan 11, 2006
    10
    I think prison break is the best show on tv! I can't wait for it to return in March! I love the suspence and the plotting that goes on in the show. Plus Miller is very hot!
  71. mariaa
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    Without a doubt the best new show. It was actually the only new show that got me hooked since the first episode and I haven't seen a tv show that interesting and well-written since the golden days of ALIAS and LOST.
  72. GoldieGoldie
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    best show ever!
  73. CJohnson
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Incredible,. this an Arrested Development and The Office are the only shows I watch.
  74. deborahh
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    my only complaint is why do we have to wait soooo long for the next show? you see im addicted signed prision break lover
  75. aascas
    Dec 8, 2005
    10
    Very good, some of the acting is subpar but very entertaining
  76. [Anonymous]
    Dec 6, 2005
    10
    so good!
  77. lansedv
    Dec 4, 2005
    10
    awesome show....
  78. SamV
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    It's the best TV show I've ever seen, every episode is better than the previous one and it's entirely original as a show. Hope it last a long time.
  79. CarlB
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    This is a great show. The first episodes were slow, but it picked up. Fox should keep it.
  80. SimonK
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    Any reviewer who gave this less than at least 80/100 needs to find themselves a different career. This is gripping stuff, brilliant acting, interesting characters, occasionally predictable but regardless it leaves you wanting more.... More.... MORE!!
  81. DaJoker
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    This is one of the most creative shows ou there and it helps that it was very well directed. This television show is feature length film quality and then some. I've been hooked since I first watched it Im im always the first to criticize tv shows and movies. Cant Get enough of Prison Break!
  82. lansedv
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    awesome show....
  83. jovonfan
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    i love this show
  84. david
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    wow this is a raw show.im more hooked than with Lost
  85. minervaa
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    This show is the best character driven show I have seen. It is so smart and the entire cast (especially Wentworth Miller) is remarkable. Every episode is like a small puzzle for the audience to figure out. It's also interactive (emails and voicemails)-I haven't seen that in other shows. It makes the fans feel like they're in to michael's plan. This is television at its best.
  86. BIbanez
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    Just love it!!
  87. BrandonC
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    this is the best new show i have found this fall, or any other time for that matter
  88. JustinS
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Every week this show gets better and better, always keeps you guessing on what happens next, and at the end of every episode you just can't wait till next week to see what happens next,"best new show this year".
  89. ArmindaC
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    This is the show I have been waiting for!!!!!! Keeps me glues to my sofa.. Hot actors, good story line, what more can you want!!? I like Prison braeak more than I like Lost..
  90. rajar
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    wentworth miller is so hot that' s half the reason why I watch this show and other half goes to the story itself and the rest of the characters. I hope the show turns out to be something unexpected and not just a TV version of some of the prsion movies we have watched.
  91. Sparky
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    Wow! Week after week, it keeps me on the edge of my seat. The best plotting I've ever seen on television. Can't wait to see what happens next!
  92. Unknown
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Great show !! Amazing
  93. BuckW
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Prison Break is the best TV show I have seen in about 10 years
  94. Lady_KZ
    Oct 25, 2005
    9
    I really love this show! I wish every episode would be 2 hours long! Really good stuff
  95. johnk
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    Best new show on tv. Not you typical "cookie cutter" drama
  96. LolaL
    Oct 24, 2005
    9
    I absolutely love it. Very clever and full of suspends. Although, way too many commercials during the shows.
  97. ShanZ
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    Best show ever. Every episode keeps us in suspense. I wish it would be on everyday for 3 hours.
  98. RussL
    Oct 23, 2005
    10
    Great show. Action, mystery, good acting, realism, not shocking crude or violent for the sake of shock.
  99. McFly
    Oct 20, 2005
    9
    I love this show. Its got great characters, suspense, action, and prison tats. What else could you ask for? Harkens my back to my prison days. Ahhhh good times.
  100. JonathanJ
    Oct 19, 2005
    9
    Great show, fast-paced, pulls you in! Highly recommended.
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#19 Best TV Season of 2005
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#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#2 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    80
    If the show can stay as gripping as its premiere... it will be a welcome new prime-time puzzle.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    80
    As with "24," the whole enterprise, however action-packed, would fall flat if viewers didn't care about the characters, and "Prison Break" doesn't disappoint.
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  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    70
    A riveting, suspenseful, briskly paced drama packed with intriguing performances.
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