Episode guide
Prison Break: Season 4
22 episodes · premiered Sep 1, 2008
After engineering a daring escape from the hellish, Panamanian prison Sona, brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows are determined to seek justice against The Company, the shadowy group responsible for destroying their lives and killing the woman Michael loves, Dr. Sara Tancredi. Michael’s quest for vengeance leads him to Los Angeles, where his world is turned upside down when Company operative Gretchen/Susan B. Anthony informs him that Sara is still alive. Realizing the only way they will truly be free, Michael and Lincoln avow to find Sara and take down The Company. With the help of Homeland Security agent Don Self, they assemble a group of allies and familiar faces to accomplish their task: Mahone, Sucre, Bellick and computer expert Roland Glenn. Unfortunately for the brothers, they must also evade company assassin Wyatt and find an on-the-loose T-Bag. Michael and Lincoln soon discover the only thing harder than breaking out will be breaking in.
- Episode 1: Scylla Sep 1, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.0 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.
- Episode 2: Breaking & Entering Sep 1, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 The gang has to break into the well-guarded home of company man Stuart Tuxhorn. Elsewhere, T-Bag must go to extremes to survive.
- Episode 3: Shut Down Sep 8, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 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…
- Episode 4: Eagles and Angels Sep 15, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 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…
- Episode 5: Safe and Sound Sep 22, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 7.7 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.
- Episode 6: Blow Out Sep 29, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 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…
- Episode 7: Five the Hard Way Oct 6, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 7.7 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…
- Episode 8: The Price Oct 20, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 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…
- Episode 9: Greatness Achieved Nov 3, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.7 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…
- Episode 10: The Legend Nov 10, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.2 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…
- Episode 11: Quiet Riot Nov 17, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.5 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…
- Episode 12: Selfless Nov 24, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.8 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.
- Episode 13: Deal Or No Deal Dec 1, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.4 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.
- Episode 14: Just Business Dec 8, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.3 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…
- Episode 15: Going Under Dec 15, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 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…
- Episode 16: The Sunshine State Dec 22, 2008 · 45m · TMDB 7.9 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…
- Episode 17: The Mother Lode Apr 17, 2009 · 45m · TMDB 7.8 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.
- Episode 18: VS. Apr 24, 2009 · 45m · TMDB 7.9 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…
- Episode 19: S.O.B. May 1, 2009 · 45m · TMDB 7.9 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.
- Episode 20: Cowboys and Indians May 8, 2009 · 45m · TMDB 7.9 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…
- Episode 21: Rate of Exchange May 15, 2009 · 45m · TMDB 8.1 Familiar faces return to help Michael end his quest to bring down The Company once and for all.
- Episode 22: Killing Your Number May 15, 2009 · 45m · TMDB 8.6 Michael tries to bring down the Company once and for all.