| Episode | Title | Air Date | Key Plot Points | |---------|-------|----------|-----------------| | S01E01 | | August 29, 2005 | Michael robs a bank to get incarcerated; introduces his escape plan and full-body tattoo; Lincoln awaits execution on death row. | | S01E02 | Allen | August 29, 2005 | Michael seeks help from fellow inmates; Robert Knepper makes his memorable entrance as the villainous T-Bag. | | S01E03 | Cell Test | September 5, 2005 | Michael reveals his escape plan to cellmate Sucre, who requests a transfer; Michael gets a new cellmate named Haywire. | | S01E04 | Cute Poison | September 12, 2005 | Veronica uncovers new evidence and commits full-time to Lincoln's case; attorney Nick Savrinn offers assistance. |
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Michael tests his cellmate Sucre's loyalty but loses a key part of his plan. Cute Poison | Episode | Title | Air Date |
Each episode of Season 1 serves as a crucial component in Michael's master plan. Here's a complete breakdown of every installment. | | S01E04 | Cute Poison | September
A flashback episode revealing the events leading up to the incarceration and why Michael is so desperate to save Lincoln.
Michael tests the fastest police response routes to determine his exit path. 6-7. Riots, Drills and the Devil (Parts 1 & 2):
The first part of a two-part, feature-length prison riot that serves as the action highlight of the early season. Michael sabotages the air conditioning system to create a lockdown—but unintentionally triggers a full-scale riot that puts (Sarah Wayne Callies) in grave danger. Unbeknownst to Lincoln, outside forces plan to move up his execution date. The episode ends with the prison in chaos and T-Bag uncovering a startling secret.