Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside out.
Michael creates a lockdown by sabotaging the air conditioning in order to execute his breakout plan properly, and unintentionally causes a riot that gets Sara into huge trouble. Meanwhile, an ex-con is blackmailed into seeing to that Lincoln is killed.
Lechero’s demotion devastates Michael’s breakout plan as Sammy takes reigns at Sona. T-Bag forces Bellick to fight in a fight where the odds are stacked heavily against him. Lincoln and Sucre have some surprise fireworks set for Susan.
Michael and Lincoln are left with no choice but to hand Whistler over in exchange to save LJ and Sofia. A familiar face enters Sona while another inmate leaves.
With Lincoln’s execution scheduled for the following day, Veronica comes out of hiding to contact him and gains an ally. Kellerman makes the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the conspiracy. Michael looks for a way to get Lincoln out of solitary confinement in time for the escape that evening. The inmates risk everything as they attempt their escape.
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.
Michael and Sara request Henry Pope’s help to retrieve the information that will topple The Company.Mahone pins down an escapee. Sucre discovers a new threat while hitchhiking to reunite with Maricruz. T-Bag brings the Hollander family to his home.
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.
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.
Lincoln is worried about Michael’s sanity while Michael has trouble remembering some parts of the prison schematics. Sucre has to conceal the hole in the guard’s break room. Warden Pope transfers Michael to solitary after he declines his request.
Bellick, now teamed up with Michael, Lincoln and Nika, sets out to find the money stolen by Westmoreland during the 1971 skyjacking. Kellerman targets Sara, who receives a long-awaited phone call. T-Bag gets a ride from an unsuspecting family. Abruzzi resumes the search for Fibonacci to settle the scores once and for all.
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.
Michael seeks help of his fellow prison inhabitants to execute his escape plans.
Whistler tells the truth to Michael. Michael tries to get in touch with Sara but the only phone is in Lechero’s quarters, so he has to rely on T-Bag’s help. Mahone battles his addiction. Bellick steps on some toes.
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.
While the riot intensifies, Abruzzi and Sucre join forces. Michael must decide whether or not to save the life of Dr. Tancredi.
When Michael reveals his escape plan to Sucre, Sucre chooses to be no part of it, and requests a cell transfer. Michael gets a new cellmate called Haywire.
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.
As Lincoln tries to reunite with Michael, he has to say goodbye to another loved one. Michael attempts to obtain a getaway plane. T-Bag gets revenge. Sara and Kellerman face-off.
As Michael reunites with Sara, Mahone and Kellerman strive to make sure they stay apart.On the road with LJ, Lincoln meets his father. Sucre tries to contact Maricruz. T-Bag has a reunion of his own.
Sara sacrifices herself for the safety of Michael so the brothers can get on with their final plan to attain freedom, but their plan gets ‘shipwrecked’. Meanwhile, Bellick blackmails Sucre to partner up as T-Bag’s streak of murder continues to the south of the border.
