Plot: Structural engineer Michael Scofield robs a bank to get himself incarcerated at Fox River State Penitentiary. His goal: break out his older brother, Lincoln Burrows , who is on death row for allegedly murdering the Vice President's brother, Terrence Steadman. Michael believes Lincoln is innocent.
is revealed to be Jacob , Sara’s new husband. Michael was forced to work for him. The season involves a desperate escape from war-torn Yemen, twists about Michael’s tattoos (new ones hide his identity), and a final showdown in the US.
After 22 episodes of close calls, tunnel digging, and a riot, Michael and five others escape just before Lincoln’s execution is halted. However, is caught, and Abruzzi is shot. The remaining five (Michael, Lincoln, Sucre, T-Bag, and C-Note) flee into the night. Season 2: "The Manhunt" Plot: The escapees are now fugitives, hunted by FBI Special Agent Alexander Mahone , a brilliant but troubled profiler who is secretly working for The Company. Mahone is able to anticipate Michael’s moves by studying the tattoos.