Pilot

Season 1, Episode 01

Michael Scofield gets himself imprisoned in Fox River State Penitentiary as part of an elaborate plan to break out his brother, Lincoln, who is facing execution for a crime he did not commit. Michael meets his roommate Surcre, who gives him a tour of the prison. Michael manages to join Prison Industries, run by Abruzzi, and meets Sara, 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.

Production Number: 1AKJ79

Original Air Date: August 29, 2005
Running Time: 41 minutes and 49 seconds

Location/s:

Tattoo Parlor
Savings Bank
Coutroom
Fox State Penitentiary
Secret Service Headquarter, Washington, D.C.
Bishop McMorrow Residence, Illinois

Certification: United Kingdom - 12