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. CR
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    best show ever made! I can't believe anyone would hate this series!
  2. 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
  3. NathanS
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    One of my favorite shows on tv. Has all the cliffhangers you could want (or not want).
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. JoshM
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    This show is AWESOME
  8. jaredc
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. BrendaM
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Prison Break is the best show ever!
  12. guesteu
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    the best tv show ever
  13. ChrisK.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Best thing since sliced bread. Probably better. It is literally the only show that I watch, and I have to unfortunately watch the DVD series because I work 2nd shift and can't always see it.
  14. jeaniser
    Jan 18, 2007
    10
    this storyline is so intersting you can never figure out the next plot. that's what i like in a tv show or movie one you want to end but hate that it ended like a good book the actors are incredible. i will be glad when the vice president gets her do hear that writers,
  15. TimX
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Anybody who rated this show below 80 is ignorant and naive.
  16. AlyA.
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    All I have to say is I love this show and Wentworth!
  17. PatrickL.
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    Prison Break is the best thing that has happened to television for a long time.Unlike many other series a lot of intellect,heart,dedication of crew and talents,and heart was put into the show and it cannot be copared to any other show.
  18. Brianna
    Feb 25, 2008
    10
    I love this show, it's the best thing fox ever aired.
  19. Bobbi
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    My favorite show! Love everything about it!
  20. JohnH.
    May 28, 2009
    10
    Even better then the first five seasons of 24. Great cast. Great plot and suspence. Outstanding. My brother told me the third season was not quite as good as the first two, but it was still good. He looks forward and I do to watching Season Four, which I hope is not the last season. I love all of the characters. See this show!!!!!!
  21. JosephM.
    Jul 12, 2009
    10
    Excellent!
  22. lansedv
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    awesome show....
  23. 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!
  24. CarlB
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    This is a great show. The first episodes were slow, but it picked up. Fox should keep it.
  25. dontwannaknowwhatever
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    Prison break is an awesome show all those critics like Tom Shales can suck their own dix.
  26. gurwinder89
    Aug 19, 2010
    10
    The Most Awesome TV Show Ever!!!!! A Must watch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. god-amaterasu
    Jun 23, 2012
    10
    Simply, my favorite tv series of all time: great characters and plot, as well as settings. You do not want to do is see the second season of this fantastic series.
  28. degant
    Nov 3, 2010
    10
    The first season is the best! Too bad it had to end. The 2nd and 3rd season weren't as good as the first one. But, again the third one was brilliant. It might have been a little too much in the last season. But, still the series deserves a perfect 10.
  29. Roy9030
    Apr 3, 2011
    10
    Favorite TV series and that's saying a lot. If you liked John Doe then this is basically him in prison. Was sad when the show ended which has never happened to me before.
  30. drlowdon
    May 25, 2013
    10
    There have been plenty prison break movies over the years but, to the best of my knowledge, nothing similar had ever been attempted on TV. Following the incarceration of his brother Michael Schofield holds up a bank so that he can enter Fox River as a prisoner and free his brother.

    Using blue prints tattooed all over his body Michael plans and attempts to execute a daring plan over the    There have been plenty prison break movies over the years but, to the best of my knowledge, nothing similar had ever been attempted on TV. Following the incarceration of his brother Michael Schofield holds up a bank so that he can enter Fox River as a prisoner and free his brother.

    Using blue prints tattooed all over his body Michael plans and attempts to execute a daring plan over the course of this 22 hour first series with edge of your seat moments every episode. Featuring a fantastic cast of well rounded characters and plethora of interesting subplots Prison Break (well this first season at least) is a unique television experience.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

19
#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

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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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