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The Best Episodes of Prison Playbook Season 1

Every episode of Prison Playbook Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Prison Playbook Season 1!

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With his major league baseball debut right around the corner, a star pitcher lands in prison and must learn to navigate his new world.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 11 - The New Prisoner
    8.7/10(81 votes)

    S1:E11

    Led by Min-chul, Je-hyeok's cellmates are on a mission to protect Je-hyeok from the newest inmate, who's plotting to take revenge.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  2. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 16 - The Last Chapter
    8.7/10(75 votes)

    S1:E16

    Even for a man as patient and steadfast as Je-hyeok, sometimes life in prison just gets to be too much, which leads him to come to a drastic decision.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  3. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 10 - The 140 km Pitch
    8.6/10(77 votes)

    S1:E10

    Captain Yoo's chance at a retrial depends completely on a witness's willingness to testify. One inmate from Je-hyeok's cell prepares to say goodbye.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  4. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 12 - Fire Drill
    8.6/10(74 votes)

    S1:E12

    While deciding which team he'll play for, Je-hyeok sets a condition that is very unlike him. Meanwhile, Crony continues his plan for payback.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  5. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 13 - Unanswered Calls
    8.6/10(79 votes)

    S1:E13

    Je-hyeok needs to talk to Ji-ho while he has phone privileges, but time is running out. Je-hyeok's cellmates share surprising details of their pasts.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  6. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 15 - The Special Pardon
    8.6/10(75 votes)

    S1:E15

    Someone is plotting to make Je-hyeok's remaining months in prison as unpleasant as possible. Min-chul anxiously awaits the decision on his parole.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  7. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 5 - I'm Going to Quit Baseball
    8.5/10(85 votes)

    S1:E5

    After the big announcement that broke the hearts of many, Je-hyeok starts showing interest in other career paths. Jean Valjean is soon to be released.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  8. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 9 - New Troublesome Inmates
    8.5/10(75 votes)

    S1:E9

    New inmates, including one with particularly troubling behavior, get assigned to Joon-ho's wing. Min-chul seeks to find out what's worrying Dr. Ko.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  9. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 14 - A New Obstacle
    8.5/10(74 votes)

    S1:E14

    Things finally seem to be looking up for Je-hyeok until another calamity strikes. Meanwhile, Looney and Jung-woo continue to bicker like preschoolers.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  10. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 4 - Retirement
    8.4/10(82 votes)

    S1:E4

    With a big prize at stake for the winner of a singing contest, the inmates get busy practicing. Je-hyeok needs permission to get outside medical care.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  11. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 6 - The Ramyeon Box
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    S1:E6

    The arrival of the new inmate has everyone on edge. Various competitions are being held with boxes of ramen – and something else – up for grabs.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  12. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 7 - Starting Baseball Again
    8.3/10(77 votes)

    S1:E7

    No one seems to know what kind of person Captain Yoo really is. Meanwhile at the woodshop, there's growing discontent toward the new chief.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  13. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 8 - Bak-sa's Abdominal Pain
    8.3/10(76 votes)

    S1:E8

    Dr. Ko needs a medical exam for his abdominal pain, but with the upcoming audit, Captain Na is pickier than ever in giving out authorizations.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  14. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 3 - Seobu Penitentiary
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    S1:E3

    After he's transferred to a new facility, Je-hyeok shares a cell with an interesting group of inmates and begins working at a prison woodshop.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  15. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 2 - The Second Trial
    7.9/10(97 votes)

    S1:E2

    Je-hyeok's appeal is a week away, and everyone seems sure he'll win the case. Seagull demands that the Errand Boy sneak him a knife.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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  16. Prison Playbook Season 1 Episode 1 - The Sentence
    7.8/10(115 votes)

    S1:E1

    Baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyeok gets slapped with a completely unexpected prison sentence only days before his flight to Boston to join the Red Sox.

    Director:Shin Won-ho
    Writer:Jung Bo-hoon

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The New Prisoner" is the best rated episode of "Prison Playbook" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Shin Won-ho and written by Jung Bo-hoon, it aired on 1/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Chapter".