Prison Break Timeline ( Real )

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August 29, 2005

Premiere of Prison Break Season 1

The first season of Prison Break premiered on Fox, introducing audiences to the story of Michael Scofield and his plan to break his brother out of prison.

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August 21, 2006

Premiere of Prison Break Season 2

The second season of Prison Break continued the storyline with the characters on the run and introduced new twists.

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September 17, 2007

Premiere of Prison Break Season 3

The third season focused on Michael's new prison break within a Panamanian jail.

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September 1, 2008

Premiere of Prison Break Season 4

The fourth season introduced the attempt to take down the Company with new characters and conspiracy elements.

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May 14, 2009

Cancellation of Prison Break

Fox announced the cancellation of Prison Break after its fourth season.

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January 2016

Prison Break Revival Announcement

Fox announced the revival of Prison Break as a limited event series, bringing back original cast members.

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April 4, 2017

Premiere of Prison Break Season 5 (Revival)

The limited event series premiered on Fox, continuing the story years after the original finale.

Prison Break Timeline ( Fictional )

legal
2005-01

Lincoln Burrows Sentenced to Death

Lincoln Burrows is sentenced to death row for the murder of the Vice President's brother, a crime he did not commit.

prison
2005-02

Michael Scofield Gets Arrested and Sent to Fox River

Michael Scofield commits a bank robbery to get imprisoned in Fox River State Penitentiary, to help his brother Lincoln escape execution.

escape
2005-09

Michael Executes Escape Plan from Fox River

Michael utilizes an elaborate tattoo and a detailed plan to break out of Fox River along with several other inmates including Lincoln.

manhunt
2005-10

Michael and Lincoln on the Run

After the escape, Michael and Lincoln evade law enforcement while searching for evidence to prove Lincoln's innocence.

conspiracy
2006-03

Michael and Lincoln Find 'Scylla' Data

The brothers discover 'Scylla,' the corrupt Company's crucial data, which is key to exposing the conspiracy against Lincoln.

infiltration
2006-06

Michael and Lincoln Infiltrate the Company Headquarters

The brothers infiltrate the Company to retrieve evidence and bring down the organization.

prison
2008-06

Michael is Captured and Sent to Sona Prison in Panama

Michael is captured by the Company and imprisoned in the notorious Sona prison to silence him.

escape
2008-12

Escape from Sona Prison

Michael orchestrates a dangerous escape from Sona prison alongside other inmates.

tragedy
2009-02

Michael's Alleged Death and Lincoln's Quest

Michael is presumed dead after a helicopter explosion; Lincoln and allies continue to uncover the truth and fight the Company.

revelation
2017-04

Michael Reveals He Is Alive and Returns

Michael reveals he survived and works with Lincoln to dismantle the Company once and for all.

confrontation
2017-08

Final Battle Against the Company

Michael, Lincoln, and their allies confront the Company’s leaders to end their corrupt control.

resolution
2017-12

Michael and Lincoln Secure Freedom and Closure

The brothers achieve freedom, justice is served, and they begin new lives free from the Company's threat.