Season 1 is widely regarded by fans and critics on Rotten Tomatoes as the peak of the series, known for its intense cliffhangers and intricate "escape blueprint" tattoos.

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Setelah dipenjara, Michael mulai menjalankan "The Plan". Dia harus menghadapi penguasa penjara yang korup (Warden Pope), bos mafia yang kejam (John Abruzzi), dan pembunuh seksual psikopat (T-Bag). Sepanjang 22 episode, ketegangan tidak pernah kendor. Setiap kali Anda mengira mereka akan berhasil, selalu ada plot twist baru.