Episode 1 – Pilot (101)
Michael Scofield gets himself imprisoned in Fox River State Penitentiary as part of an elaborate plan to break out his brother, Lincoln Burrows, who is facing execution for a crime he did not commit. Michael meets his cellmate Sucre, who gives him a tour of the prison. Michael manages to join Prison Industries, run by John Abruzzi, and meets Dr. Sara Tancredi, whom he tries to charm. Fox River’s warden, Henry Pope, asks Michael if he can finish making a model of the Taj Mahal for his anniversary with his wife. Michael reunites with Lincoln, and reveals his mysterious body tattoo is the blueprint to Fox River.
Directed by Brett Ratner.
Written by Paul Scheuring.
Originally aired on August 29, 2005.
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