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The Best Episodes of Prison Break Season 4

Every episode of Prison Break Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Prison Break Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Prison Break Season 4 Episode 1 - Scylla
    7.9/10(5390 votes)

    #1 - Scylla

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Kevin Hooks

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  2. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 2 - Breaking And Entering
    7.6/10(2932 votes)

    #2 - Breaking And Entering

    S4:E2

    "Breaking & Entering" is the 59th episode of the American television series Prison Break and was shown together with the first episode of its fourth season as a two-hour episode with "Scylla". It was broadcast on September 1, 2008 in the United States on the Fox Network.

    Director:Bobby Roth

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  3. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 3 - Shut Down
    7.8/10(4354 votes)

    #3 - Shut Down

    S4:E3

    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 new life for himself.

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  4. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 4 - Eagles and Angels
    7.8/10(4280 votes)

    #4 - Eagles and Angels

    S4:E4

    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 into some old “friends” his first day on the job.

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  5. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 5 - Safe and Sound
    8.0/10(4218 votes)

    #5 - Safe and Sound

    S4:E5

    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.

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  6. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 6 - Blow Out
    8.0/10(4175 votes)

    #6 - Blow Out

    S4:E6

    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 raise suspicions at Gate.

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  8. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 7 - Five the Hard Way
    8.0/10(4148 votes)

    #7 - Five the Hard Way

    S4:E7

    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 with T-Bag who makes an offer to Michael he cannot refuse. Meanwhile, the secrets in Whistler’s bird book are finally revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 8 - The Price
    8.1/10(4143 votes)

    #8 - The Price

    S4:E8

    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 losing the transcribing device in Las Vegas.

    Director:Bobby Roth

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  10. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 9 - Greatness Achieved
    8.7/10(4881 votes)

    #9 - Greatness Achieved

    S4:E9

    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 man. Meanwhile, Michael’s condition continues to worsen, and a team member makes the ultimate sacrifice while planning the underground break-in for Scylla.

    Director:Jesse Bochco

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  11. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 10 - The Legend
    8.0/10(4116 votes)

    #10 - The Legend

    S4:E10

    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 the operation. Elsewhere, agent Self makes a surprising ally.

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  12. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 11 - Quiet Riot
    8.4/10(4274 votes)

    #11 - Quiet Riot

    S4:E11

    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 meeting with the General and one final attempt to get the last card key. T-Bag must make a decision to leave his criminal ways for good.

    Director:Kevin Hooks

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  13. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 12 - Selfless
    9.0/10(5452 votes)

    #12 - Selfless

    S4:E12

    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.

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  14. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 13 - Deal Or No Deal
    8.1/10(4075 votes)

    #13 - Deal Or No Deal

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 14 - Just Business
    8.0/10(4060 votes)

    #14 - Just Business

    S4:E14

    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 and Self wind up with Scylla and a buyer.

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  16. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 15 - Going Under
    7.7/10(4050 votes)

    #15 - Going Under

    S4:E15

    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 stop Gretchen before Scylla is lost forever.

    Director:Karen Gaviola

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  17. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 16 - The Sunshine State
    7.6/10(4133 votes)

    #16 - The Sunshine State

    S4:E16

    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 past. Meanwhile, a double-crossing leads to a death and an arrest in "The Sunshine State."

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  18. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 17 - The Mother Lode
    7.5/10(4110 votes)

    #17 - The Mother Lode

    S4:E17

    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.

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  19. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 18 - VS.
    7.4/10(4019 votes)

    #18 - VS.

    S4:E18

    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. The General becomes increasingly paranoid.

    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 19 - S.O.B.
    7.5/10(3973 votes)

    #19 - S.O.B.

    S4:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown

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  21. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 20 - Cowboys and Indians
    8.0/10(4025 votes)

    #20 - Cowboys and Indians

    S4:E20

    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 is forced to choose between saving either Lincoln or Sara.

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  22. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 21 - Rate of Exchange
    8.2/10(4042 votes)

    #21 - Rate of Exchange

    S4:E21

    Familiar faces return to help Michael end his quest to bring down The Company once and for all.

    Director:Bobby Roth

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  23. Prison Break Season 4 Episode 22 - Killing Your Number
    8.9/10(5735 votes)

    #22 - Killing Your Number

    S4:E22

    Michael tries to bring down the Company once and for all.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Scylla" is the best rated episode of "Prison Break" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 5390 votes. Directed by Kevin Hooks and written by Matt Olmstead, it aired on 9/1/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Breaking And Entering".