Prison Break

[sarahh]

Anyone catch Prison Break on Fox tonight? If so, what are your thoughts? Did you like it? DH and I both LOVED it!! We both looked at eachother at the end and said...I'm hooked!

If you didn't see it tonight I heard they are re-airing it this Thursday at 8pm (on Fox).SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Michael Scofield is a desperate man in a desperate situation. His brother, Lincoln Burrows, is on death row and scheduled to die in a few months for a murder Michael is convinced Lincoln did not commit. With no other options and time winding down, Michael holds up a bank to get himself incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary. Once he's inside, we learn that Michael -- a structural engineer with the blueprints for the prison -- has hatched an elaborate plan to break Lincoln out and prove his innocence. Senior correctional officer Bellick offers some prison wisdom as Michael arrives. Then, with the help of his cellmate Sucre, Michael begins to align himself with a disparate group of prisoners -- including former mob boss John Abruzzi, and Charles Westmoreland, a man some believe to be the infamous skyjacker D.B. Cooper. On the outside Michael has only one ally, his defense attorney and longtime friend, Veronica Donovan -- who is Lincoln's former girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lincoln's 15-year-old son, LJ, is now adrift without his Uncle Michael's positive influence.Source: Yahoo! Tv

Plus the two brothers in it are pretty hot!!

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Wentworth Miller plays Michael Scofield

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Dominic Purcell plays Lincoln Burrows

You can also see the first 4.5 minutes of the show here...http://tv.yahoo.com/feature/prisonbreak.html

[Freckles]

We watched it, and it really sucked us in. And it was filmed here in Illinois for the most part. :D I'm wondering how quickly they'll actually breakout?
And he is a total hottie:
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[lainey]

DH and I watched this show tonight, and we'll definitely be watching every week - another one to add to our list of shows: Lost, Rome, Survivor, and now Prison Break.

Wentworth Miller is totally hot! Isn't he in Mariah Carey's video of 'We Belong Together'? I'm sure it's him - he has that same frowning expression :)

I can't believe he got his toe chopped off- ouch! I like his cellmate and how they're following his story too. So there's one month til the execution so they'll be breaking out in the first season for sure. Should be good.

The Shawshank Redemption is my all-time favourite movie so I was hooked the moment I saw the preview. Hopefully it'll live up to my expectations...so far so good :)

[mel7dog]

Plus the two brothers in it are pretty hot!!
Pretty hot? Very YUM YUM! :D

I am hooked as well. When he took off his shirt to reveal the hidden map, I said "OMG, that is amazing!" hidden blueprints on his body?! WOW

I just hope they can keep the show as interesting as it was tonight. I will we watching new week for sure!

[sarahh]

So glad there are other people out there who liked it too!

I read somewhere that someone who had seen episode three said it was even better than one and two! :D

[jellybeany]

Count me in too! DH and I watched last night and LOVED it! :)

[Rose]

I watched it too and loved it! DH had to work but I know he would have liked it as well. It was so good, I kept thinking this is my new favorite show.

[JillyBean]

DH watched it, and he loved it. I was at class, so I missed most of it. I caught the tail end of it, and it seemed pretty good. I'm going to have to record the repeat so I can get caught up. I really liked that the show seemed more like a movie than a TV show, plus the plot sounds really interesting.

[miaclear]

I'm hooked....said so out loud to myself after it ended. I told DH (who wasn't home) that he'd love it too and he agreed that the plot sounded like something he'd be interested in...but that he was so afraid to get sucked into another show. Me too...but too late :D

[roe6373]

OMG- we loved it. I normally don't like prison movies bc of the violence (there is something about men beating eachother to a pulp that freaks me out- plus i cannot stand rape scenes and was expecting that). I digress- I thought it was fantastic.....and the actor who plays michael schofield is so easy on the eyes- how could you not watch.

Lainey- awesome call. I think he is the dude from Mariah's video.

[apoppy]

I like it, but the toe thing really upset me. For some reason it was harder to watch than the fight scenes.

[Rose]

I really like it, but the toe thing really upset me. For some reason it was harder to watch than the fight scenes.

I had to watch that with my hand covering my eyes.

[njlorelei]

I had to watch that with my hand covering my eyes.

Ditto!

I really enjoyed this show. Told my DH he's got to catch the re-air tomorrow night. For some reason I feel like this will be a one season show, how long can they keep the story going once they break out? Actually, I just looked up FOX's line-up and this is only going to be on through December then 24 moves into its time slot so it will be a short season for sure. Doesn't say if it's a one season show though.

[Mellow_Water1]

I missed it Monday, but I'm glad it's reairing tonight! I'm excited to see it. And, of course it helps that they're both nice too look at! :p

ETA: Dammit--postponed 'til Sunday for an Eagles game! :mad:

[Akemi]

I watched this and loved it! (Of course, I love Wentworth Miller, too.) I was skeptical because I don't always love FOX programming, but Prison Break was definitely a keeper.

[Raven_Girl]

I like the idea but I'm not hooked. I was bored and it didn't live up to the hype.

[Juliana]

I finally got to watch the episodes I had TIVO'd and DH and I are hooked! It's a great replacement for 24 until that returns in January. Can't wait to see how the whole plan and mystery unravels.

And yes, I covered my eyes during the toe scene too- eek!!

[isobel]

My guess is that they planned it as a one season show. The mobster guy is fairly big in the movies and I can't see him locking himself into a multi-season show, especially on FOX.

[mel7dog]

Did anyone watch last night?

I was freaked out by the creepy cell mate who was trying to look at his tattoos!

[vjel]

yes, I saw it last night. I was afraid creepy cell mate was going to bust him! Good thing he's outta there.

The mobster guy is fairly big in the movies and I can't see him locking himself into a multi-season show, especially on FOX.


how does the mobster play into this whole story line, does anyone know? When they showed him in the first or 2nd episode (can't remember which one), I couldn't figure out the relevance to the rest of the storyline.

any guesses as to who the mystery lady is that's calling the shots?

[isobel]

I wonder if the lasy calling the shots might be the President... they haven't referred to a gender have they?

The mobster guy is going to get them a plane which will be waiting for them when they escape.

[miaclear]

I can't stand the lawyer lady. Just her look and her acting ability. I could go without her in the show.

[Brandles]

I can't stand the lawyer lady. Just her look and her acting ability. I could go without her in the show.

She's the dysfuntional girl who shaved her head in the movie "Empire Records"!

DH watched it and it sucked me in, too! I saw it promo'ed and I kinda rolled my eyes and thought, "Prison Break...shouldn't that be about 2 episodes? You KNOW what's going to happen!" Um...I was wrong.

I wondered why he had all those tattoos done on his body before he went to prison. Pretty sneaky.

[solongtogo]

sign me up for this show too...love it

[apoppy]

I wonder if the lasy calling the shots might be the President.

I thought about this too, although they are not showing her in any Presidential setting. I would be disappointed in that answer because it is too predictable and the show hasn't been super-predictable yet.

Then again, the Secret Service is involved. I wonder if she is the mother of the President... Or maybe the head of an international corporation. There was a remark made about the dead VP's brother looking into alternative energy sources, etc., and maybe someone wanted to stop that.

[Witty Username]

I can't stand the lawyer lady. Just her look and her acting ability. I could go without her in the show.

Is it me or did she suddenly acquire a semi-southern accent? Her character seems to have changed since the first episode but not convincingly.

My guess right now (but subject to change) is the lady calling the shots is the Vice President.

[mel7dog]

I thought about this too, although they are not showing her in any Presidential setting. I would be disappointed in that answer because it is too predictable and the show hasn't been super-predictable yet.

Then again, the Secret Service is involved. I wonder if she is the mother of the President... Or maybe the head of an international corporation. There was a remark made about the dead VP's brother looking into alternative energy sources, etc., and maybe someone wanted to stop that.

Hmm googd thought about the mystery woman. She is certinaly comeone important, but I don't think she is someone who is a major polital figure because they always show her at home cooking. I am thinking someone important mother/sister/wife.

[MtySheera]

I think she is the first lady. I didn't think about her being the president, but that is a good possibility also.

[jellybeany]

My guess is the wife of the president or vice president.

[lawyerlee]

My guess is the wife of the president or vice president.

Yeah, that's my guess, too. Or the president or vice-president herself, if they're trying to throw us for a loop.

Cliff and I have been watching this and really enjoying it. I've had to suspend some reality because I know too much about the prison system from my work to believe that Michael could ever get into the prison the way he did, but once I let that go, I enjoy it *so* much!

The toe thing was sickening. I had to cover my eyes and ears, too. It was so gross that they included that in the opening previews again last night. :eek: :( Gross!!!

I really like all the characters, though, and the pace of the plot development. I love that it keeps getting better and better each week. And it looks like we're going to see our first breakouts next week, so that would be cool! :)

[Witty Username]

The toe thing was sickening. I had to cover my eyes and ears, too. It was so gross that they included that in the opening previews again last night. Gross!!!

That made me so mad! I wasn't prepared for that to be in the preview. And by prepared I mean eyes and ears covered! Plus it gives my husband the chance to ridicule me for my squeamishness. :rolleyes:


lol- I just noticed the google ads are for prison penpals, nice.

[phoenics]

Because I didn't know much about Wentworth before this (he is SO gorgeous to me though), I looked him up on imdb...

Here is his biography...

Biography for
Wentworth Miller

Nickname
Stinky
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Height
6' 0½" (1.84 m)
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Mini biography
Wentworth Miller had his first taste of stardom in a role as the sensitive and introverted David in ABC's mini-series "Dinotopia" (2002/I) (mini). The very successful longform from Robert Halmi Sr. was a combination of character-driven action and state-of-the-art special effects, and was a story about a world where humans and dinosaurs live together in a magical civilization. From this effects-driven adventure story, Miller moved to one of Hollywood's favorite new projects, The Human Stain (2003), for Miramax. Having recently finished on location in Montreal, Miller had the opportunity to observe and work with Anthony Hopkins. The two share the film's central character, Coleman Silk, Miller playing him as a young man before the story moves forward in the tempestuous life of this Ivy League professor.

Miller has at least one thing more in common with the great British Hopkins: though he was raised in Brooklyn, Miller was actually born in the UK - in Chipping Norton, England where his father, a Rhodes Scholar, was studying.

A graduate of Princeton, Miller's stage time during college was spent singing, and he traveled the world performing with the school's famed a capella group, The Princeton Tigertones. For reasons still a mystery to himself, his family and his friends, the young graduate headed to Los Angeles to pursue a behind-the-scenes career in the entertainment industry. And while he was able, with enviable ease, to turn an internship into a paying job and an actual burgeoning career, before long the drive to move in front of the camera became inescapable.

With the support of committed management, within a couple of years Miller landed guest spots, learned fast and earned attention on series including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) and "Popular" (1999). Dinotopia was his first starring role, and The Human Stain will be his first feature.

Currently, Miller has just finished working in Europe on his latest project Underworld (2003/I).


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IMDb mini-biography by
Rogers & Cowan
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Trivia
Graduated from Princeton with a degree in English

Is of African-American, Jamaican, English, German, French, Dutch, Syrian and Lebanese descents.

Graduated from Quaker Valley Senior High School in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania (outside of Pittsburgh) in 1990.

[BrownEyedGirl]

I love this show! Well, I'm not sure if it's really the show so much or Wentworth Miller. I told DH that he was my new boyfriend. DH said that was fine with him...he's in prison. I said, but he's gonna break out! DH said that we would deal with that when the time comes. So glad I have an understanding dh!

I heart Wentworth!

[mel7dog]

I love this show! Well, I'm not sure if it's really the show so much or Wentworth Miller. I told DH that he was my new boyfriend. DH said that was fine with him...he's in prison. I said, but he's gonna break out! DH said that we would deal with that when the time comes. So glad I have an understanding dh!

I heart Wentworth!

LMAO!! It's on tonight!!

[mel7dog]

Good one tonight huh?!

Anyone have any ideas who the mysterious lady is? They gave us a few new clues tonight.
-lives out in the mountains
-has young children (artwork)
-fairly young
-blonde hair
-engaged/married

I knew the warden would pull through and not let him transfer. I just hope him and his family are ok

[isign]

I've lost track of everything since the storm. Was tonight not the 1st night? What did I miss in the last episode(s)

[Camdynlyn]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I am so hooked. I screamed when he was in the 'walls' and the guard comes in and then they cut to commerical. AHHHH!

Wentworth Miller (what a name!!) is soooooo freaking hot it rocks my socks. From his other pictuers, it looks like they made him tan a little for the part. He wasn't too cute with longer hair but with the buzz cut... yummmmm.

[apoppy]

Oh man, what a tense episode! A few thoughts:

I am even more convinced that the conspiracy has something to do with alternative energy, as it was mentioned again in this episode.

I am surprised that they didn't just kill the creepy little guy (what's his name? he calls himself the wolf...) when he saw the hole in the wall. It seems like it would be easier in the long run.

Did anyone else notice the strange editing? I don't know if they were goofs or part of the show's style...there were a couple of things that were out of whack in the timeline: a guard was shown standing behind another guard in the beginning, and then in the next shot he was shown approaching; the doctor was shown crouching beside the examining table, and then Scofield saw her at the window, and then in the next shot she was beside the table again. It was weird.

[vjel]

very INTENSE tonight. I was on the edge of my seat the entire episode.

I'm also surprised they didn't kill the creepy guy and agree it would've been easier in the long run. It would've been easy to kill him during the riot I would think.

can't wait for next week!

[Linnybubbles]

Yikes! I just hope they do not kill that guard! I hate Tea Bag, he creeps me out soooo much. That was a great ep tonight, though I was a bit squeamish! My brother is a C.O., I hope that never happens where he works!

[mel7dog]

Last night freaked me out! I was afraid they were going to show the creepy "wolf" guy taking advantage of the nice guard :eek: I felt so bad for the Dr., my heart was racing the whole episode. I kept yelling at the Dr. telling her to do somthing. I know she was scared, but she must have had more medical supplies in the room she could've used to protect her.

I wonder what will happen to the "wolf" guy. I bet they will kill him somehow because I can't see them letting him know their secret and actually escape with them. I can't believe we have to wait for next week!

[solongtogo]

last nights show was fantastic! I can't wait for next week.

[KB57]

Last night's ep freaked DH and I out!!! I was holding my breath when Michael was in the wall and they did the bed check... :eek: And the wolf guy is so weird and creepy, I do NOT want him to break out with them...I hope they kill him. The poor doctor, I know Michael will get her out but really to be surrounded by all those angry, desperate guys....OMG really scary. And what about Lincoln??? Why did he trust that guy??? What's going to happen??? :confused: :confused: I know he's not going to get killed off, but I'm like biting my nails wondering how he's going to get out of this....

I cannot wait for next week! Such a good show...

[mel7dog]

It was weird how Lincoln just went with that guy, I got the impression he was friends with him. Maybe the "bad people" somehow got a message to that guy to hurt Lincoln? I doubt he will be killed off either, but at the same time I keep thinking this show could be a lot shorter than we think. Who knows how long it will last, maybe it's just meant to be one season or ever less?

[mel7dog]

OOh good epusode tonight huh?! I can't believe we have to wait 3 weeks for more :eek:

I really hate that creepy gay guy, I felt so bad when he killed the guard.
Wonder what the Dr. will do now that she knows something fishy is going on with Michael being in the walls?

From the preview for the next few epidoes it looks like a lot is going to go down!

[MelodySoul]

I am so pissed that we have to wait 3 weeks for a new episode, it better be a good one! Can I also just say that Michael Scofield is my new crush! Shhh don't tell my FH, he's the one who got me watching it. lol :o

[vjel]

YES, very good episode as usual!!! What is w/ the 3 week wait for the next episode?!?! :(

I think they need to kill creepy guy already. He is not trustworthy, he is going to ruin the entire escape plan! The prison riot would've been the perfect opportunity to throw him over the balcony or SOMETHING, everyone hates him so what are they waiting for? ugh.

[roe6373]

Creepy wolf guy does need to go- but what about the shady c.o.? I think he may be a bigger threat.

I heard from one of the gossip shows that Michale Scofield has a wife on the "outside". Has anyone else heard this? It's interesting bc he has such a chemistry with the doctor. Maybe their marriage is estranged.......

yes- i too have a crush on him. :eek:

[michael'sbride]

I heard from one of the gossip shows that Michale Scofield has a wife on the "outside". Has anyone else heard this?

I heard he's married but not together with her. Probably estranged. I also heard that his "wife" is some sort of exhibitionist of sorts. It will be interesting to see what role she plays.

[Juliana]

I know that I'm a few days late on comments from this week's epi, but DH and I just watched it on TIVO. I am bummed about the 3 week break b/c this show is really getting good. And I will definitely miss seeing Wentworth Miller's pretty pretty face on my screen each week. Am I the only crazy one out here who is really concerned over what happened to the cat? When she ran out of the cell last week, I screamed, and this week, when the show was over, I turned to DH and said "what about the cat?" Yes, throughout all of the fighting and killing, I am most concerned about the cat. Would it have killed the producers to show a quick scene of the kitty hidden away under a bunk or peeing on T-Bag's bed just to let us viewers know she's ok? I swear I'm not a crazy cat lady, so I'll move on now.

Spoiler about the woman on the phone: (highlight for text)
I read somewhere this week that the woman shown speaking on the phone is actually the vice president. Pretty cool twist!!

[Vegastrtle]

Am I the only crazy one out here who is really concerned over what happened to the cat? When she ran out of the cell last week, I screamed, and this week, when the show was over, I turned to DH and said "what about the cat?" Yes, throughout all of the fighting and killing, I am most concerned about the cat. Would it have killed the producers to show a quick scene of the kitty hidden away under a bunk or peeing on T-Bag's bed just to let us viewers know she's ok? I swear I'm not a crazy cat lady, so I'll move on now.



No you're not...as she ran out I covered my eyes and have been worried about her.

[meatpie]

I'm not sure they can kill the "Wolf" guy. It's so painful to watch him in every scene, but he's an incredible character and someone everyone can hate. He's really quite the villain and TV hasn't had anyone so bad in a good show in a looong time (that I can think of anyway).

My god. Michael Scofield (Wentworth) is incredibly hot. The hus and I went to the premier and he's just as incredible in person.

[solongtogo]

My god. Michael Scofield (Wentworth) is incredibly hot. The hus and I went to the premier and he's just as incredible in person.


No joke. But I've got to wonder what crack his parents were smoking to name him Wentworth.

[michael'sbride]

Anyone excited about the two hour show tonight?

[mel7dog]

Anyone excited about the two hour show tonight?

Tonight?!! You just made my day :D I was just thinking nothing was on tonight! So much for getting some chores done ;)

[sarahh]

Ohhh it's on tonight! Thanks for letting me know. I thought it was next week cause the World Series is still on.

[michael'sbride]

I thought so too, but I saw the preview for it last night and it said that it was tonight.

THen I got to thinking that the last preview said in three weeks, which this would be the third week.

I wonder if they are going to do two hours of new episode or a one hour catch up and a one hour new. Anyone know?

[apoppy]

It is one repeat episode and one new episode.

[michael'sbride]

Dang...I was hoping for lots of new material after waiting patiently for two whole weeks!

Oh well, I guess new or old, Wentworth still looks just as yummy!

[mel7dog]

ohwell at least we get one new episode after 3w of waiting! I will probably watch the repeat anyhow because it seems so long ago and I want to remember the details :)

[mel7dog]

HOLY cow, wasn't expecting that last scene at all :eek: :eek:

[mel7dog]

I can't believe no one has come here to discuss!! What a crazy episode :)

I certainly didn't expect the agents to kill those 2 people (were they Lincoln's parents?) I was so nervous for the boy, but when he got the picture of the guy with the gun, I felt a little better. But still they work for the gov't.

How 'bout that Madame Vice President?! :eek:

I was so sad when the cat died :(

[apoppy]

Great show last night!

I was shocked that LJ's parents were killed too, although I am not sure why--- the VP is ruthless! (mel7dog: The woman was Lincoln's ex, and the man was her new husband. In a previous episode we saw that LJ and the man didn't get along, so that made the scene even more poignant.)

I am so ashamed that it didn't occur to me that the mystery woman was the VP. I just assumed the VP was a man. :rolleyes: Oh well.

[Linnybubbles]

That show freaks me out sometimes! I HATE T-bag, and those Secret Service guys are so awful. I knew she was the VP (darn spoilers). I think that she must have had her brother killed and framed Lincoln. Great show, I could not watch the Kitty part though, poor Marilyn.

[Brandles]

I was SO worried about the cat in the riot!!! I know this sounds terrible, but he had to be brought over to put that coffee pot in that break room...and that's the way the writers did it.

[PG-rated]

Didn't he start the fire with the CO's cigarette, and not the coffeepot, so that the CO would get the blame for it?

[Brandles]

Didn't he start the fire with the CO's cigarette, and not the coffeepot, so that the CO would get the blame for it?

Yeah, he did...but he still took that coffee pot in there. I think I would've blamed it on that CO, too.

[BrownEyedGirl]

So what did everyone think of last nights episode?

I have a feeling next week I'm going to be biting my nails an awful lot!

[vjel]

as always, for me anyway, this show keeps me on the edge of my seat!

i'll be curious to find out more about Michael's "wife".

Also, what's up w/ the guy the VP hired to take over the job of killing LJ, Veronica, etc. Is he a hit man?

[BrownEyedGirl]

I really wonder how (or if) they are going to be able to expose the VP. I mean she's got some pretty good professionals hired.

[PG-rated]

OK, I'm rapidly losing respect for Dr. Tancredi after yesterday's episode. Yes, Wentworth Miller is irresistable, but don't go simpering to him about how he's leading you on! Have some self-respect, woman!

And while we're on the subject of dumb things people did in the last episode, when you knock out the Secret Service agent who's trying to kill you, take his gun before you go and untie everyone else!

[jellybeany]

We watched Prison Break last night and during the previews for next week they said just two new episodes coming up - so that means they are going to cut it off right as they start the escape and we will have to wait to see what happens. Argh!

[mel7dog]

And while we're on the subject of dumb things people did in the last episode, when you knock out the Secret Service agent who's trying to kill you, take his gun before you go and untie everyone else!

Dh and I were screaming at that stupid girl! Shoot him in the leg or at least take the gun!

[Vegastrtle]

We watched Prison Break last night and during the previews for next week they said just two new episodes coming up - so that means they are going to cut it off right as they start the escape and we will have to wait to see what happens. Argh!

I think it's 2 more episides until the end. I think I remember reading somewhere that the final episode will be on November 28th.

[jesseybell]

DH and I love this show!! (Though we can't wait for 24 either -we started dating while watching the show 3 years ago).
Yes, the final episode until May is November 28th. I am pissed - I thought it wouldn't be until right before 24 comes back in early January.

[miaclear]

It's labeled as the Fall Finale though....so we don't have to wait a whole year till they start it up again ;)

[meatpie]

Sorry if this was already posted, but I believe Prison Break comes back in the late spring/summer so we don't have to wait a year, no.

[jessied1025]

DH and I love this show!! It has me at the edge of my seat every episode.

DH was traveling for work at the beginning of the week and I forgot to tape it for him. He was so pissed at me!

Sorry if this was already posted, but I believe Prison Break comes back in the late spring/summer so we don't have to wait a year, no.

So if Prison Break comes back in the spring, are they going to make us wait until then for the escape?

[jesseybell]

I don't think this is really a spoiler since there are only 2 more episodes, but yes, they will not escape this season so we will have to wait, but I don't think we'll have too wait too long after the next season starts.

[solongtogo]

I cannot believe we have to wait until MARCH!!! What a croc!

[jellybeany]

Argh - I can't believe they left us hanging like that for 3 months!! Crazy. I can't wait to see what happens. The previews make it sound like Michael is regretting the whole thing. Last night was really good though.

Does anyone know how long they plan on running this show? DH thought he heard that it was going to be a one season type deal.

[solongtogo]

Does anyone know how long they plan on running this show? DH thought he heard that it was going to be a one season type deal.

That's what I heard too, that it was a filler while everyone waits for 24 to start back up. Sounds like it's so successful, they're going to continue it.

[jessied1025]

I can't wait for March to get here!! Last nights episode was great.

I loved the sceen with Michael's & Sarah's goodbye and when Michael is praying with the priest.

I was shocked when they got in the room and noticed the pipe was repaired!

Hurry up March!!!!!

[meatpie]

It was never a one-season show. All shows created hope to be renewed for additional seasons - there was no deal for it to be a one-off. I remember when we saw the pilot because we wondered how the world the show would go on after the "Prison Break" - like we wondered how LOST could be a series.

They are setting up "life outside" pretty well lately with a few story lines:

1. Not knowing if the John Arbuzzi mob guy is dead or alive. If they escape you can be sure he goes after T-bag, the disgusting guy.

2. Introducing the character who is with them but has lied to his wife about being in the army/marines in Iraq.

3. Tbag going back after the killers of his brother and nephew.

there are quite a few story lines we could go on.

[jellybeany]

From an article about American Idol on http://www.realitytvworld.com/index/articles/story.php?s=3858

"As for Skating With Celebrities, Fox will give it a high-profile post-Idol premiere on Wednesday, January 18 at 9PM ET/PT, but after that the show will move to its regular Mondays at 8PM ET/PT time period for the duration of its run. Once Skating ends, Prison Break, the new Fox drama that just broadcast its "fall finale," will make an earlier than originally expected return by taking over the time period beginning Monday, March 13. Filling Fox's Mondays at 9PM ET/PT hour beginning January 16 will be the fifth season of Kiefer Sutherland's 24 drama

"With all of the speculation and rumor, it's great to finally announce the premiere of the second half of our season," Fox entertainment president Peter Liguori stated in the network's announcement of its midseason schedule. "It takes discipline to hold back 24 and American Idol, but doing so allows us to strengthen our schedule across the week and to give our viewers nonstop excitement from January through May."

"I'm also pleased to announce that we're bringing back Prison Break earlier than planned because fans are demanding it and because it's a fantastic companion for 24," Liguori added. "All of this necessitates some other moves, but we're keeping House behind the Idol performance show, where it performed so successfully last year."

[sarahh]

PB got two Golden Globe Nominations!!

Best TV Series/Drama- Prison Break
Best Actor, TV Series/Drama- Wentworth Miller

[solongtogo]

was this on last night?

[lawyerlee]

was this on last night?
I believe they played a re-run last night. :)

[jellybeany]

I believe it was a repeat :) Monday is the new episode

ETA ~ Oops sorry cross posted

[jesseybell]

they played the last episode. they are also going to do a mini-marathon on Sunday on FX. And then next week is a new episode. I can't wait!Finally I can stop watching 7th Heaven or Wife Swap at 8 on Mondays. DH will be so happy.

[solongtogo]

Thank God. I set up my dvr to tape it and it didn't so I thought I missed the new episode.

[dpangel33]

I so can't wait for tonights episode!! DH and I were left on the edge of our seats last season and can't wait to continue watching.

Does anyone know if this was intended on being longer than one season to begin with or not?? For some reason I was thinking it was only suposed to be one, but thought maybe since it did so well they stretched it out longer...

[solongtogo]

can.not.wait.!!

from what I hear it was intended to be a one season deal to fill up space until 24 came back, but did so well they're extending

[vjel]

ugh, i was hoping the governor was calling for a good reason. :(

[jesseybell]

I still can't figure out why they think the VP's brother is still alive? I watched the last episode last week (though only half-heartedly) and didn't catch it and didn't remember it from the last time around.

It was a little hard to get back into, but I am glad it is back. I was a little afraid I would be too mentally exhausted after it to enjoy '24'.

I know in my heart of hearts that Lincoln doesn't die (he just can't!) but from the previews for next week, they definitely keep us guessing.

This is my understanding of the future of the show....(?Spoilers??)





-They will break out of prison eventually,though not determined when (ie before the end of this season, or as a cliff-hanger at the end of this season)
-Then the show will be more like 'The Fugutive'
-I think the writers have determined that they will only have it on for 2 seasons (I thought I had originally seen 3 seasons, but that is too long)

[solongtogo]

I just finished watching it after dvr'ing it...I was nearly in tears at the end. God the suspense is going to kill me. It honestly sounds to me like Lincoln is going to be executed...but I hope not. I'm so glad they picked up right where they left off...

seriously, pins and needles here.

[alienhost]

DH and I got hooked on this too last season and couldn't believe we had to wait until March to see the continuation. I can't believe it finally aired. We enjoyed it, I had a feeling that we wouldn't know exactly what happens to Linc before the end of the episode.

I forgot that the guys were still in the guard break room, fixing it up overnight. I nearly had a heartattack when the head guard guy went in, then I realized he had them stay there until they finished.

Don't you find it strange that they all talk very freely about what they are doing, like Michael and the older guy while walking with a ton of other prisoners? Wouldn't you not want anyone to hear what you are talking about? Like the stupid young punk kid?

Can't wait until next week...

oh and the VPs brother's wife, or whoever she is drives me crazy, kind of like the new homeland security lady on 24.

[mel7dog]

I'm pretty sure that lady is the VP. It was her brother who was killed. Remember when the Gov called her Madame VP? I am hoping the Gov comes to his senses and realizes how terrible he is being by covering up the whole thing. I love this show!!

[BrownEyedGirl]

OMG, I can't believe I missed the first episode of the season. I've been looking forward to it for months!!!!! I am oh so brokenhearted now!!!

Does anyone know if they are going to do an "encore" episode sometime???

[Rose]

BrownEyedGirl I missed it too but I don't see it on Fox's schedule during this next week. One of the channels (maybe FX) was having a marathon over the weekend so maybe they'll show it. For now I will have to find a recap.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Man, that's not what I wanted to hear...I watched the marathon this weekend to get ready for Monday too!! I guess I didn't expect to spend 4.5 hours at the car dealership. Man I need my Wentworth fix!

[solongtogo]

Man I need my Wentworth fix!

He is so hot.

[Brandles]

We ALMOST missed it! I thought it was on at 9pm (like it was in the fall), but it was on at 8! We missed the opening scene before the credits. Man--I thought they'd get out! I was disappointed.

[bevvied]

Oh tonight's Prison Break so far is exciting...Link's alive, new plan..woweee more suspense.

[mel7dog]

Wow I love this show, it keep me on the edge of my seat!
Was the guy who dropped the form off with the judge Lincoln's Dad?!

[emschwar]

I think it was the dad.

Can't they do DNA testing on decomposed corpses?

[Camdynlyn]

I missed last week's episodes (Mel, you'll have to fill me in tomorrow) so I was a little confused today. Sooo, that was Link's dad? What would he have to do with all this and how is he connected to the VP-- assuming that was him with the envelope.

I still don't understand the whole VP's brother thing and how this is all connected but I guess because I missed the last episode!

[bevvied]

Next week's show should be a tell all of how they ended up in prison...so it would be great to watch.

[emschwar]

Yeah, next week looks really interesting.

[BrownEyedGirl]

I was very disappointed that they didn't do a DNA test....unless the decomposition was pretty much down to bone and dust they should be able to do a DNA test...from the hair, or the teeth pulp, or the skin...it's just not realistic...dental records can always be replaced. I was irritated. But I still love the show!!

[jesseybell]

Can't they do DNA testing on decomposed corpses?

That's what I was thinking too. They are going to rely on dental impressions and that's it? I've watched too many soap operas where people have made dental records look like someone elses.

I kept thinking last night that the fact that it is now snowing might have some bearing in the future, like them leaving tracks or something. Because it sure got cold fast!

I keep wondering that the doctor is up to. Is she trying to catch him trying to escape or does she just want to know what he is up to for her own personal reasons?

[bevvied]

THe Dr. has a soft spot for Michael.. I do not think that she will spill the beans. I mean I'd be curious to know where he got that burn if he was supposedly in a locked cell all night and his cell mate did not do it.

She will bring it to his attention..or she may even suspect that one of the guards is abusin Michael.

Knowing Veronica I think that she will root for more testing..she knows something does not add up.

I was practically biting my fingernails last night hoping that he wouldn't get caught, by that guard who was drinking.

[jellybeany]

..or she may even suspect that one of the guards is abusin Michael.


This was what I was thinking.

[emschwar]

I was thinking she suspects one of the guards too.

[dpangel33]

:eek: Wow what an informative episode. Definitely wasn't the on-the-edge-of-your-seat kind, but a lot of questions were answered which was cool.

I can't believe they really took the VP bro's teeth out just to place with the body. I sure hope they do a DNA test!!

Did anyone catch the previews for next week?

[jellybeany]

I thought it was a really good episode too! Made things make much more sense. I totally though Michael and Lincoln were real close when he got put away ~ no clue that there relationship was as bad as it was. It was nice to see why Michael felt he had to do what he did.

I think the question is going to be will they escape first or will they prove that the VP brother wasn't killed by Lincoln first? :)

[emschwar]

I can't believe they really took the VP bro's teeth out just to place with the body. I sure hope they do a DNA test!!
Dude, I totally missed that when they showed the dentures! I need more sleep.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Originally Posted by dpangel33
I can't believe they really took the VP bro's teeth out just to place with the body. I sure hope they do a DNA test!!


Man, I completely missed it too! Thanks for paying attention.

[alienhost]

The whole denture thing was pretty interesting. Why does a woman VP have to be such a crimminal bitch? So unfortunate but I guess it makes good TV.

I thought it was insightful. I felt bad for the military guy who got dishonorably discharged. I thought it was a little crazy that Lincoln passed Fernando on the street though. He just happens to pass by his brother's future cell mate?

All in all a good episode. I did find it strange that the Dr. was a drug addict. I suppose that is why her father dislikes her so? And maybe why she is working at the prison b/c she can't get a job elsewhere? That was an interesting twist.

ETA: What is the deal w/ Michael meeting that guy (in a bar?) to get the slip of paper - anyone know what that is about - some sort of clue for the tatoo, but I couldn't figure it out.

[jellybeany]

All in all a good episode. I did find it strange that the Dr. was a drug addict. I suppose that is why her father dislikes her so? And maybe why she is working at the prison b/c she can't get a job elsewhere? That was an interesting twist.

I found this interesting too. I think she took the job in prison to help people. She made a comment about maybe doing some counseling to help people that were in her position - so maybe thats why she took the prison job?

I thought it was a little crazy that Lincoln passed Fernando on the street though. He just happens to pass by his brother's future cell mate?

I found this and the part with the Dr. and CO knowing each other a little too contrived. It was trying to hard to tie all of these people together.

[sarahh]

I thought it was a little crazy that Lincoln passed Fernando on the street though. He just happens to pass by his brother's future cell mate?They took a page out of the "Lost" playbook with that one! Actually the whole basis of the episode was ripped off from Lost. But it was interesting to see the backstories. I liked it.

[alienhost]

They took a page out of the "Lost" playbook with that one! Actually the whole basis of the episode was ripped off from Lost. But it was interesting to see the backstories. I liked it.

ITA about the Lost rip off. I guess the writers are running out of unique ideas.

[alienhost]

I found this and the part with the Dr. and CO knowing each other a little too contrived. It was trying to hard to tie all of these people together.

I know what you mean - he freaked me out a little when he asked her to go to Red Lobster w/ him!

[emschwar]

I know what you mean - he freaked me out a little when he asked her to go to Red Lobster w/ him!
Especially when he said he had a gift card!

[alienhost]

Especially when he said he had a gift card!

LOL - that was funny, I was thinking who tries to pick up a chick by using a gift card!

It was also interesting how Fernando's cousin ratted him out when robbing the convenience store. I thought it was funny how the clerk handed him a $100 (or whatever it was) and he said "no I need a little bit more".

[emschwar]

Isn't the cousin the one who stole the girlfriend from Fernando in the beginning of the season?

[vjel]

Isn't the cousin the one who stole the girlfriend from Fernando in the beginning of the season?


yes, his cousin ended up hooking up w/ his girlfriend while Fernando was in prison.

we totally thought last night's episode was a rip off of Lost too, but enjoyed seeing the back story of the characters.

[BrownEyedGirl]

I enjoyed last night's episode (of course I don't watch Lost, so I didn't see the rip off).

At least the Iraq story makes more sense now.

[jesseybell]

I was just amazed on how much information they fit into one hour of TV. While part of it was similar to Lost, it would have taken Lost 1/2 a season to tell us that much information.

I really thought T-Bag was going to be a child molester, not a murderer. I got all skeeved out when he was kissing the mom.

In prison do they really have murderers and lifers in the same area as people who hold up convenience stores?

I think they will all escape and like the Fugitive figure out the rest of the VP brother is alive story when they are on the outside.

But now that we know all the back stories, I hope they don't concentrate too much on everyone else (ie T-bag going after that woman, etc.) but I bet they will so they can drag it out for at least a whole nother season.

I am also wondering if the security guard has it out for Michael more because he sees the doctor's feelings about Michael and he's pissed that she turned him down.

[Rose]

Actually the whole basis of the episode was ripped off from Lost

That's what FOX does best. :) I hadn't watched since before the hiatus so I was glad to see the back stories to kind of ease back in. I had no idea the VP's brother was still alive.

[lawyerlee]

It was good to get these back stories, but that's about all I can say for Monday's episode. All those "coincidences" were a little too convenient for me. I know I'm a tough viewer, though, because I've felt this way for a while about things that happen in this show. It drives DH crazy to watch with me because I'm always pointing out details that wouldn't really happen that way. Like the electric chair! They still use the electric chair in Illinois?! Oh, come on. I don't know if I'm going to be able to stick it out to the end of the season and the breakout. :(

(I actually got curious enough about that last point to do some research, if anyone is interested. :o Death Penalty Methods by State (http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?scid=8&did=245#state) )

[bunnybeth]

Started watching a few episodes before the break and DH and I are totally hooked. Actually, we started watching after DH heard part of it was filmed in Woodstock, where he works. (The scene where the VP is back in her hometown.)

I thought the backstory episode was really interesting, but can't wait to get back to the action. Even with the inaccuracies... ;) I'm not sure how it all works exactly, but T-Bag murdered the students down in Atlanta, if he's in prison for those murders, it wouldn't be in Chicago would it?

Like the electric chair! They still use the electric chair in Illinois?!
Living in Illinois, DH and I immediately knew this wouldn't actually happen. But, you can't short out lethal injection. ;)

[alienhost]

I am also wondering if the security guard has it out for Michael more because he sees the doctor's feelings about Michael and he's pissed that she turned him down.

That is a very good point! I didn't think about that initially. I was too caught up in the whole Red Lobster gift card thing!:D

Like the electric chair! They still use the electric chair in Illinois?! Oh, come on.

I totally said the same thing, I guess it's good drama though.

And T-Bag is just way too creepy!

[emschwar]

I thought the backstory episode was really interesting, but can't wait to get back to the action. Even with the inaccuracies... ;) I'm not sure how it all works exactly, but T-Bag murdered the students down in Atlanta, if he's in prison for those murders, it wouldn't be in Chicago would it?
I thought the same thing!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Do you have to be in prison in the state the crime was committed? I don't follow crimes or prisons, but the only person in prison I can think of was Timothy McVey...he was in prison in Indiana. Maybe you aren't always in prison where you committed the crime???

[emschwar]

McVey's was a federal crime though. So he just had to be in a federal prison. I could be wrong, but I think generally, in a state crime, you're imprisoned in the state where you commited the crime/were convicted.

[solongtogo]

I read a story awhile back in people I think, but the guy that plays the warden was actually sent to prison awhile ago. He said he draws inspiration from his time in the slammer

[BrownEyedGirl]

Good call...Like I said I only had one example I could think of.

Maybe the kids were kidnapped, taken across state lines and then murdered?? Okay, so I'm grasping a bit....but it's not as much fun when there are obvious gaps in the story line. I just fill in the holes as I see fit. Well, actually I just don't pay close enough attention to even notice the little details.

[lawyerlee]

I don't really follow how T-Bag ended up in prison in Illinois, either. :confused: They could have inserted a few different twists in the plot to explain that, so I'm kinda annoyed that they didn't. :(

But the electric chair really is much more dramatic than lethal injection, so at least it is understandable that they went that route. :)

solongtogo, I've read that about Stacy Keatch, who plays the warden, a few different places, too. Pretty interesting!

Stacy Keach Biography (http://www.hollywood.com/celebs/fulldetail/id/194440)
Television, however, has provided Keach with his biggest success--the hard-boiled fictional detective Mike Hammer. He had attempted series TV before with a regular stint on NBC's "Get Smart" during the 1967-68 season and headlining the short-lived crime series "Caribe" (ABC, 1975), but Mike Hammer earned him respectful reviews and an audience following. Its success was interrupted during the first season (1984-85) when, while visiting England, Keach was arrested for possession of cocaine and sentenced to a short jail term. Rather than break parole, the actor returned to London, served his time and performed the requisite community service. Upon returning to the USA, he reprised Mike Hammer in a TV-movie that led to a second series version which lasted only one season.

[bunnybeth]

Do you have to be in prison in the state the crime was committed?
Well, like in Lincoln's case, he was charged with 1st degree murder and his case was The State of Illinois vs. Lincoln Burrows.

I guess T-Bag would have probably kidnapped the students. I don't think you even need to cross state lines for that to be a federal offense, and he would have been arrested in Illinois. But, like I said, don't really know how it all works.

Oh, and with the CO and the Red Lobster gift card- DH and I went to Red Lobster to use a gift card last weekend. (But the wait was almost 2 hours so we left.) I felt really nerdy when he tried to pick up the dr because of that!

[lawyerlee]

Well, like in Lincoln's case, he was charged with 1st degree murder and his case was The State of Illinois vs. Lincoln Burrows.

I guess T-Bag would have probably kidnapped the students. I don't think you even need to cross state lines for that to be a federal offense, and he would have been arrested in Illinois. But, like I said, don't really know how it all works.

Oh, and with the CO and the Red Lobster gift card- DH and I went to Red Lobster to use a gift card last weekend. (But the wait was almost 2 hours so we left.) I felt really nerdy when he tried to pick up the dr because of that!
I don't think you need to feel nerdy. *You* didn't use it as a pick-up line! ;)

And if T-Bag's case had been in federal court, he'd have been sent to a federal prison, not an Illinois state prison. The only way it makes sense for him to be in state prison in Illinois is if he committed enough of his crime there to be prosecuted there. A good example of that is something that happened in the Kansas City metro area. There was a serial killer here, John Robinson, who committed crimes on both sides of the state line. They prosecuted him first in Kansas on only some of the murders because our death penalty is available in narrower circumstances. If they didn't get a conviction, they wanted to still have the opportunity to prosecute him for other murders he committed in Missouri. Luckily, they did convict him in Kansas, and he was sentenced to death. They tried to get him to tell them where to find the bodies of the victims they hadn't yet recovered in exchange for a plea in Missouri state court, but he didn't help them. So, finally, with the agreement of the victims' families, they let him plead guilty to five counts of first-degree murder and be sentenced to life without parole. (see Serial murderer admits to killing 5 more women (http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2003/oct/17/serial_murderer_admits/))

The irony is that the Kansas death penalty statute has been ruled unconstitutional by our state supreme court and the US Supreme Court is hearing that case now. If the US Supreme Court agrees with the Kansas Supreme Court, Robinson won't be able to be put to death in either state. However, charges have been brought against him in federal court for a murder he hasn't been tried for yet, so there is still a chance he could be convicted of murder in federal court and put to death. (see Death penalty again sought against John Robinson (http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/13999754.htm))

And now that I've told you more than you *ever* wanted to know, I'll shut up. ;) :)

[Smilin13]

Just jumping in here. But I think the prison they are in is a Federal Prison, and that is kinda how they can all be in there together.

If you remember from WAY back in the beginning, Michael robs the bank and discharges a weapon, which makes the crime a federal crime. If he would have just robbed a bank, and not discharged the weapon (perhaps it even has to be an automatic...I'm not sure). He wouldn't have ended up in a FEDERAL prison, and couldn't have requested the prison that Linc was in.

The only two that don't make sense of being federal crimes is Michael's cell mate, and the guy who is pretending he is in Iraq.

Granted, I know practically nothing about law or the prison system, but that was the impression I got from the show.

:)

[Brandles]

LOL - that was funny, I was thinking who tries to pick up a chick by using a gift card!

There was a guy I knew in college who would've tried that! He bragged that he had "platinum credit cards" and thought money was everything. I think a big part of that was that HAD NONE! ;) He was all about the "show". Anyway, he grunted a lot and my friends and I nick-named him "Grunt". He never knew. This whole scene reminded me of a "Grunt-Like Scene". HE would so try to pick up someone like that!

[lawyerlee]

Just jumping in here. But I think the prison they are in is a Federal Prison, and that is kinda how they can all be in there together.

If you remember from WAY back in the beginning, Michael robs the bank and discharges a weapon, which makes the crime a federal crime. If he would have just robbed a bank, and not discharged the weapon (perhaps it even has to be an automatic...I'm not sure). He wouldn't have ended up in a FEDERAL prison, and couldn't have requested the prison that Linc was in.
That does sound familiar, now that you mention it. Though, if that is the case, if is completely silly for them to have the Governor involved during the prison riot (the state has nothing to do with a federal prison) and it wouldn't make sense to try to convince the Governor to pardon Lincoln. Ugh. I need to stop this overanalyzing! :rolleyes: I either need to go with the flow or stop watching. :)

[solongtogo]

How creepy was T-bag when he said that he would always remember the steps up to his former loves home? I hate that guy!

[lawyerlee]

Me, too. He's totally creepy. Yuck!

[bunnybeth]

and the guy who is pretending he is in Iraq.
Maybe it was something REALLY bad in that truck.

As the prison is fictional, and I missed the first episodes, I have no idea if Fox River is state or federal.

[apoppy]

According to the show's website (:o ) Fox River is a state prison.

I have a murky memory that Michael discharged his weapon in the bank because he wanted to end up in a maximum security prison, and Fox River was the most likely place for him to be sent (but I could be remembering that incorrectly).

[BrownEyedGirl]

I found it, I found it!!! This is from the Fox website...the Bio section! I don't think I've ever been the first explained something.

Upon Bagwell’s release four years ago, he immediately went back to his life of crime, including a rape and murder spree across Alabama that included several teenage victims and landed him among America's most wanted criminals. Once captured, his attorney petitioned for Bagwell to be incarcerated out of state, for fear of re-establishing power in the Alliance for Purity. When Bagwell landed in Fox River ten months ago, its chapter of the Alliance was non-existent. Thanks to the charismatic “T-Bag,” now it is one of the most powerful gangs in the prison

[Brandles]

Maybe it was something REALLY bad in that truck.


That's what I was coming here to ask. Okay, he was driving a truck and got stopped by a policeman. WHY did that send him to prison? I thought I missed something!

[bevvied]

Prison Break was awesome tonight..Michael is great...it heats up..the saga continues!!

[Rose]

Thanks for reminding me. For some reason, I always forget about PB and I never set a season pass either.

[Brandles]

I keep thinking it's on at 9pm (like it was in the fall), but instead it's on at 8pm! :eek: Sometimes it's hard to have everything done at 8pm and ready to watch! Must get TIVO.

[alienhost]

I thought it was a good episode. Very clever of Fernando to get the panties...but I don't believe the patch job on the floor would look that good to fool the CO.

[jesseybell]

but I don't believe the patch job on the floor would look that good to fool the CO.

I was rolling my eyes at that one too. So unrealistic.

I was being a little slow about why Michael was faking his "mental condition". I had forgotten about his old roommate. I thought he wanted to get there so he could explore the passageways.

[ignutzz]

I don't believe the patch job on the floor would look that good to fool the CO.

Oh, DH was cracking up at that one!

........

ETA: Did Michael have long(er) hair at the beginning because he had been in the medical ward? Or was it just supposed to be part of the haircut cycle? We missed the week when he got burned so we're missing a chunk of info.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Grrr....my sil is staying with us and was completely distracting while trying to watch the best show ever. Luckily I tivo'd it and can watch it properly with dh tonight!

Although I did catch the patch job and maybe he used miracle patch with magic crystals and unicorn hair :p

[jesseybell]

I noticed that too about Michael's hair - that it was shorter at the end of the episode.

[lawyerlee]

I really enjoyed last night's episode. I didn't notice Michael's hair until my DH said something about it.

[solongtogo]

I had forgotten about that crazy roommate as well...Michael is such a smarty pants!

[Rose]

What is the storyline about Michael & Lincoln's Father? I just heard someone say he was a spook. Was he also working for the CIA or Secret Service?

[jessied1025]

Anyone catch prison break last night??? I thought it was a great episode. I knew there was something strange about the other attorney working with Veronica, does anyone knew who he was talking to when he was buying the plug in for the cell phone?

It looks like from next weeks sceens hotty Michael and the doc finally kiss!!! Should be good...I can't wait!!

[mel7dog]

Awwww great episode!! I LOVE this show.

First I can't believe Veronica's partner is really wokring for the other side! It really seemed like he was helping her giving her clues, but now is he setting her up to be killed. At the same time I am confused because wasn't he injured as well and hunted? Maybe there are two groups of people with 2 agendas involved and one group was after him?

I did not see that car accident coming at all! I should have known when the "Pope" said these things are never granted.

I can't wait for Michael and the Dr to make out. Finally :) There is so much sexual tension there. I relaly hope she is able to help him and believes what really happened.

The way they set up that dirty guard last night was great. Those guys are so smart. I only wonder how they are going to get another person to escape with them though. Doens't seem very realistic that many guys will be able to escape.

[jessied1025]

First I can't believe Veronica's partner is really wokring for the other side! It really seemed like he was helping her giving her clues, but now is he setting her up to be killed. At the same time I am confused because wasn't he injured as well and hunted? Maybe there are two groups of people with 2 agendas involved and one group was after him?


For a second I thought the guy who was talking to Veronica's partner looked like Lincoln & Michael's father, but I don't think so. He was injured by the guy that ended up dead in the well by the cabin in the woods. I guess only time will tell who he is actually working for.

I did not see that car accident coming at all! I should have known when the "Pope" said these things are never granted.


I too didn't see if coming...I jumped off the couch saying OMG!!! However, you are so right about what the Pope said and when Lincoln was just looking at the window and everything was going as planned it just seemed to simple.

Doens't seem very realistic that many guys will be able to escape.

I still don't understand how they are going to get out of there. Since they had to fill in the hole and now they have to go out side before getting into the next set of pipes. Plus that is a lot of people to keep track of while trying to escape and getting Lincoln out.

[mel7dog]

I still don't understand how they are going to get out of there. Since they had to fill in the hole and now they have to go out side before getting into the next set of pipes. Plus that is a lot of people to keep track of while trying to escape and getting Lincoln out.

Plus I was thinking the new guy they added, the laundry guy, is rather large. would he even be able to fit through all the pipes and man holes?

[jessied1025]

Very true...

[alienhost]

I too was surprised by Veronica's partner - I was very confused about who he was talking to.

I said to DH as the van was driving off that it was going to be like the Fugitive and Lincoln would be involved in an accident. I figured that the VP woman would allow the visit b/c she wanted her people to kill him. However I was surprised that they had Linc go to the son and not the other way around since Linc seems more dangerous than a teenager. THat's what tipped me off to the "accident".

I think you are on to something with the "laundry guy". He'll never fit!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Why isn't this a five night a week show!! I don't know if I can wait another six days!

As for Veronica's partner...I never saw that coming. I do think there are two side working..."The company" and the VP. Who knows what side wants what...but it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

So here's my question...Michael committed a crime to get into prison, Lincoln didn't commit a crime. If Linc actually gets the evidence to prove that, is Michael going to get any leeway to get out of prison early???

[mel7dog]

Good question BrownEyedGirl! But Michael didn't actually "commit" the crime. Sure he went into a bank to rob it and fired a gun in the air, but he really didn't "do" anything. Maybe they'd be able to work something out.

I'm glad we have established there are two sides, "The Company" and the "VP". It looks like the VP just wants Linc dead and everything they do revolves around that. Maybe The Company is against the VP and has something to do with politics and her not being re-elected? Remember the "bodyguard" who was shot mentioned that to her at the end, or soemthing similar?

I LOVE this show!

[jesseybell]

Spoiler from tvguide below:


This isn't a word-for-word quote, but a blurb from tvguide makes it sound like the whole framing Linc thing is to get their dad out of hiding because he is a rogue operative of some sort of CIA-like group that wants to take over the presidency


When Veronica's partner was first introduced I assumed he would end up being bad, but then he seemed so good so I thought I was wrong. But isn't he being forced to turn against her? I didn't think he was being that way of his own free will.

Things are seeming a little far fetched - I mean come on, if anyone was going to be visiting anyone, wouldn't it be the son visiting Lincoln, the convicted murderer days away from being executed? I couldn't help but thinking about the Fugitive when the crash happened (okay, I cheated, I looked ahead a week during an ad in the DVR guide so I knew Linc was in an accident).

Yeah, I don't see the big cousin going anywhere- he wouldn't fit and he can't run.

The set-up was wonderful!!

[Goodies]

Great show last night and I totally didn't see that crash coming. Micheal is so hot, I can't keep my eyes off him :D

[jesseybell]

Michael is hot but I don't find looking at all the tatoos very tantilizing. I was really hoping that during the flash-back episode we'd get to see him without his shirt on a lot pre-tattoos.

Can't wait for next week with him and the doctor :p

[lawyerlee]

I really enjoyed last night, except for the puking! ;) :D.

Michael is so freaking hot!!!

[Brandles]

Now...is Veronica's partner the same one she's had all along? The one who hid out with her after they almost got blown up?

[solongtogo]

Did you all see the preview for next week and who's coming back?? I can't remember his name but didn't he get stabbed and die? He used to have long hair, and now it's short...

[mel7dog]

Did you all see the preview for next week and who's coming back?? I can't remember his name but didn't he get stabbed and die? He used to have long hair, and now it's short...

Yes I saw that as well. I forget his name as well, so we'll go with "stabbed guy" for now. I'm thinking he was off getting well somewhere. Now I wonder if he's going to want back into the escape. Remember one person had to go and everyone wanted T-bag out, but then T-bag stabbed him? I wonder if the plan has changed now that the escape will be different. Afterall they did add "Cousin" (the laundry guy). Hmmmm...

[vjel]

is "stabbed guy's" name Bootsy, Brutzy??? I can't remember either and it's driving me nuts. LOL

By the end of the season, with all the extra people that keep getting included in the escape plan, there's going to be no one left IN prison.

[jellybeany]

I *think* its Abruzzi. Does that sound right to anyone else?

It sounds like the escape it going to be crazy!! And no Linc isn't even there!

[ignutzz]

Yep, Abruzzi is right. :)

[emschwar]

Help! Our cable crapped out for a couple of minutes. We saw the blurry guy (Linc's Dad?) hit the bad shades dude (I'm bad with names) and then the picture went out and we got it back when Michael and the other guys were in the yard talking about the escape. What'd we miss?

[vjel]

em, I don't think you missed much. Linc's dad took Linc to a junkyard where he was hiding out I guess. Cops came to crash site where bad shades dude (lets call him BSD) had a ice pack on his head. Bad prison guard (BSG, forget his name) asks where BSD was coming from and where he was going. He said Chicago to Aurora (I think) which BSG said was out of the way. BSD said he wasn't from around here.

BSD gets in his car where he has a walkie talkie and keep track of cops progress of finding Linc. I think that's basically it. :)

GREAT episode! It looks like it's going to get even MORE interesting from now on.

[michael'sbride]

Can anyone recap? I screwed up my TIVO and now DH is mad at me.

[miaclear]

OMG...that was HOTwhen they were making out.

[mel7dog]

OMG...that was HOTwhen they were making out.

I know!

[solongtogo]

Can anyone recap? I screwed up my TIVO and now DH is mad at me.


http://www.fox.com/prisonbreak/recaps/

[jesseybell]

I didn't quite catch what Abruzzi was saying to Veronica's partner, but..... (spoiler from tvguide below)




"Veronica's partner's dad was in prison but was exonerated when the partner made a deal with Abruzzi in exchange for him keeping tabs on Veronica"....But that still leaves it open on why does Abruzzi want to keep tabs on Veronica?????

[solongtogo]

I was freaking out at the cliffhanger at the previews when they show the captain finding the hole and Tweener telling him. But I think Michael has set up tweener somehow...just can't figure out how. OR maybe he did it so he could get closer to his brother...

[emschwar]

Everything else has been so planned that I think telling the kid had to be planned too. Though I sure can't figure out how/why.

[bunnybeth]

DH and I were trying to figure that out as well. Is the guard room hole still in the modified escape plan? We couldn't remember. Everything is planned out/connected so I'm wondering how it will all work out.

[ignutzz]

bunnybeth I thought they were going out a different direction now: under the psych ward (or something like that) and up to the infirmary and out.

I think the kids a set up too, I just can't figure out what's coming.

My big question is: Was the kiss purely a set up or was Michael admitting his true feelings because of his immenent departure? Or was it a bit of both???

[vjel]

My big question is: Was the kiss purely a set up or was Michael admitting his true feelings because of his immenent departure? Or was it a bit of both???

I'm guessing a bit of both, but I thought at first he was trying to grab the keys out of her pocket. He didn't ultimately get them so I dunno...

I also think they are no longer going thru the guard room floor. Remember when they tried to escape the first time, they couldn't get Linc out from the infirmary b/c they had closed off the floor vent thing by putting that pipe in? Since then, they've had to modify the escape route and as ignutzz said it's going to involve the psych ward.

[phoenics]

bunnybeth My big question is: Was the kiss purely a set up or was Michael admitting his true feelings because of his immenent departure? Or was it a bit of both???


I think that originally he kissed her to get her keys, but then when he kissed her, his true feelings emerged and he got caught up and forgot about the keys.

That was an amazingly steamy kiss. Whew. Wentworth is just TOO fine!

[phoenics]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I am so hooked. I screamed when he was in the 'walls' and the guard comes in and then they cut to commerical. AHHHH!

Wentworth Miller (what a name!!) is soooooo freaking hot it rocks my socks. From his other pictuers, it looks like they made him tan a little for the part. He wasn't too cute with longer hair but with the buzz cut... yummmmm.

No - if you look at his bio, you'll see that he's of AA (listed FIRST) and Jamaican descent - I don't think he had to tan much.

He probably looks paler in winter than in warmer months, just like the rest of us - even us AA people. My sister constantly jokes me about how pale I get in the winter - fortunately for her, her skin color is like belgian chocolate, so she always looks warmly tanned.

[ignutzz]

I think that originally he kissed her to get her keys, but then when he kissed her, his true feelings emerged and he got caught up and forgot about the keys.

That was an amazingly steamy kiss. Whew. Wentworth is just TOO fine!


I LIKE that take on it! Yeah, very steamy (which surprised me).

[phoenics]

I LIKE that take on it! Yeah, very steamy (which surprised me).

It surprised me too... all of the face touching and the way he whispered to her... Whew DANG!

*fanning self*

[miaclear]

Wentworth on Ellen www.perezhilton.com

[solongtogo]

Can't wait for some Wentworth fix tonight.

Saw a preview this past weekend...they actually break out...and there is only 3 episodes left. If they do another huge cliffhanger at the end of the season, and wait 5 months in between seasons again, I'm going to write fox a highly heated letter :D

[jesseybell]

We always knew they would break out, which just didn't know when...and we still don't know who will and who won't be with them. Of course there is going to be a huge cliff hanger :) My understanding is that next year is more like ala-"The Fugitive".

I hope the Fox dudes understand how into the show we all are, so either don't start it until '24' comes on (though it would be torture waiting until January) or do it all at once in the beginning of the season. That is what the 'Lost' people are contemplating right now - how to not loose so many viewers by stretching out the season and having tons of repeats.

[bevvied]

oooh man look at all the suspense...I'm on pins and needles....I can't bear the suspense!

[solongtogo]

^%$%@#^&^ my freakin DVR didn't tape it! I'm so ticked!

[jellybeany]

OMG! Wow! I can't wait for next week! Their plans have so gotten out of hand! Michael totally surprised me at the end with the warden. I also have to say that I was surprised that the part with Tweener wasn't part of the plan.

[jessied1025]

Last nights show was great!! I can't wait until next week!

I just hope they don't drag it out and then make us wait a long time until it starts up again.

[jesseybell]

Yeah, I am still confused about Tweener and that whole deal - Michael is so smart, I am still not convinced that he had no clue that Tweener would rat them out.

Still dieing to know what Abruzzi's deal is with Veronica and why he wants her. Did Abruzzi always have such an accent?

Only 2 more shows until the finale. I am on pins and needles and you know the cliff hanger is going to be enormous.

I will be very upset when they show the older prisoner deciding that he can't go because of the stab wound.

[jellybeany]

Still dieing to know what Abruzzi's deal is with Veronica and why he wants her. Did Abruzzi always have such an accent?

I'm wondering if he is going to use her as leverage to get Michael to tell him where Fibinacci is - that seems to still be his ultimate goal?? I'm pretty sure his accent was always that thick - maybe it just sounds thicker because he hasn't been on in so long.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Ack! I need answers....why do they do this to us, it just isn't nice.

[vjel]

oh my...my heart is still palpitating! :eek:

[JLRenheos]

I had missed the first couple of episodes or so from the beginning, but have kept up with all of the shows since. I wonder when they'll have repeats this Summer? I'd like to catch the shows that I had missed & I want my husband to watch the show.

Prison Break is unbelievable! I love this show!! I get so nervous watching. It's the anticipation.

Michael's escape plan is going well so far, except for the two men who didn't make it. Can't wait for the next episode! Oh, and I liked the scene to where they hid the one guy behind the toilet - that's why he was asking how long it would take for the screws to loosen up.

[solongtogo]

That was awesome! You knew for sure that the big guy wasn't going to make it and that the wire was going to snap on him. I can't wait for next weeks episode, but I'm going to be sad because then we'll have to wait forever for answers.

This show was BRILLIANTLY casted, that's for darn sure.

[jessied1025]

Yet again another great episode! Michael is just too hot!!

[BrownEyedGirl]

I don't know if I can wait another week!!! Why can't it be on every single blasted day. I need my fix.

Awesome episode. I can't wait to see if they actually make it.

[sheartm7]

Love this show. The suspense is awesome. Boy, did I love it when Michael and his guys cornered that cop. :D And the punch was great too, that cop sure had it coming.

[jesseybell]

Loved the episode. I can't wait for next week - it sucks it is only a 1 hour finale (even though I love '24').

I am still dieing to know what Abruzzi wanted with Victoria.

I was loving it when Bellick saw Tweener.

I felt bad that Michael had to be mean to Pope - I really like Pope.

[solongtogo]

Love this show. The suspense is awesome. Boy, did I love it when Michael and his guys cornered that cop. :D And the punch was great too, that cop sure had it coming.


I was dying...one second it was just the cop and Linc and the next all the cons were there....and the cop "It's not worth the 14 bucks an hour I get paid" LOL

[mel7dog]

Michael looked hot as the "cop"!

Is next week the series finale or just the season finale??

[sheartm7]

I *think* it's the season finale, but if they escape, how can season 2 be called Prison Break? Hmmm.

[alienhost]

I *think* it's the season finale, but if they escape, how can season 2 be called Prison Break? Hmmm.

I was thinking that maybe Michael would get left behind and they would work on getting him out. Why he went second to last just doesn't make sense. Get the heck out and run! Anyway I bet Season 2 will be the cons looking for the old guys $5million....since most of them heard about it.

It was so stressful watching the end that DH and I fast forwarded through them climbing across b/c we couldn't take it! Thank goodness for DVR.

[solongtogo]

It's the season finale, next season will be sort of fugitive ish I would imagine. There's a lot of loose ends that they can't tie up in one hour :D

[jesseybell]

I was yelling at the tv each time one of them besides Michael would go out.

The $5 million definitely added more story line for next season.

[melmo]

I loved last night's episode. I felt so bad for "DB Cooper". All he wanted was to see his daughter. I think now that they are out, Lincoln will become the leader. I am excited to see how they develop his character. He hasn't had much of a chance to do anything so far.

What are they going to do about Haywire and Tweener? Just let them go their own way? Are they all going to end up helping each other on the outside or are they all going to go separate ways?

Who would have thought I would care about a bunch of criminals?!? It's not just Michael and Lincoln, I want to know what happens to all of them. I like them all (even T-bag) in some form!

[alienhost]

Who would have thought I would care about a bunch of criminals?!? It's not just Michael and Lincoln, I want to know what happens to all of them. I like them all (even T-bag) in some form!

That's interesting b/c I felt the same way last night. When they showed each person (I think it was last night) and why they wanted to get out I really felt bad for them...

[bevvied]

I'm a Prison Breakerholic...I'm counting down the nights till Monday...can't wait!

[pontmarie]

DH commented, they've gone from a plot driven story to a character driven story and I agreed. Last season I barely cared for any of the secondary characters but now I definitely want to know what happens to all of them.

[phoenics]

This show is really great. I felt bad for the guy who didn't make it... but he never would have made it across that wire thing... he was too heavy, imo... poor kid.

I guess that 5 million will be for next season... is this just going to go on and on and on and on... if they ever prove that Lincoln was innocent, it will be over, won't it?

Or will they all have to go back to jail for the crimes they committed to get out?

[solongtogo]

Or will they all have to go back to jail for the crimes they committed to get out?

I would assume if they get caught they'll have to serve the time they had left plus 10 years for the breakout. Not sure if Lincoln would have to though, since he's the only innocent one in the group.

[Brandles]

Michael looked hot as the "cop"!

He sure did!!! :D :D

I, too, felt sorry for "DB Cooper" not making it out. :(

[alienhost]

wow I can't believe no on has posted about the finale.

Can you believe that Tweener may be the "safest" of them all? Anyone else think that the "poison" was for the VP, it totally floored me that they killed the pres.

And Haywire riding that bike w/ the football helmet cracked me up.

I thought it was ridiculous that Teabag was running in the woods w/ his hand cut off (totally saw that one coming though - just like "24").

Also I thought it was a bit much that Dr. T overdosed...

over all it was pretty suspenseful/entertaining.

[PrincessCJ81]

How do they end the show like that??? I don't know if I can make it all summer trying to figure out if hottie and hotties' brother (Michael and Lincoln) make it to freedom.

[jesseybell]

Definitely didn't expect the President to die

Didn't expect Sarah to overdose- I was hoping she'd be part of the 'fugitive' part next season

Can't wait to see Veronica confront the (now) President's brother

As much as T-bag disgusts me I am glad to see that he'll be around next season
Yeah it was interesting that Tweener was the only one who escaped - did anyone see the article about him People, that he spent a lot of time living with Jessica Simpson and her family?

It was sad to see the old guy dead

Obviously they somehow escape (or at least some of them), but the ending wasn't enough of a cliff hanger for me! They did say that it would be back in the Fall, so I will take that literally and not that we will have to wait until January (if they were thinking of pairing it with '24' for the whole season).

[alienhost]

OK I finally looked at IMDB to figure out what else Patricia Wettig (VP lady) had done. It was driving me crazy...it was "thirty something" that I was thinking of...

man I can't believe she became president. Why does the highest ranking female politician have to be such a bitch?

[miaclear]

www.kiddlive.com

From my morning show:

Dallas may not have "Dallas" yet, but Dallas has "Prison Break"! The second season of the show will begin filming in Dallas on June 15. The first season was shot around Chicago, but producer Gary Brown has a home in Dallas and he said he chose the area because a wide variety of settings were available from rural to urban, and everything's close together. Another pilot for ABC just finished filming its first episode in Dallas. "A House Divided" stars Dylan McDermott. Let's hope that makes it to the fall lineup.

If this is true then WOO HOO For me!!! I can't wait to be bumping elbows with these guys at local restaurants. They mentioned that filming begins June 15th.

[bunnybeth]

I was very surprised about the president. Does anyone else think the VP killed him so The Company wouldn't just off her?

And, I found it funny how the ones that were left behind (Haywire, Tweener) seem to be in the best situation currently. Can't wait until the next season starts!

[solongtogo]

I was dying when Haywire put on that helmet and rode off on the bike.

As much as a skeez that Tbag is, I really like him. I didn't see him getting his hand cut off coming at all. I think that Tbag is going to die, and they are going to find his body in the woods or something.

All in all, a great ending to a great season! Hope they can keep it up next season!!

[vjel]

I totally missed the Season Finale Monday night b/c I had dinner w/ some girlfriends...and my DH refuses to get Tivo. :rolleyes: He did give me a brief summary though and then I read the recap/summary on Fox's website. Sounds like a great episode.

I was very surprised about the president. Does anyone else think the VP killed him so The Company wouldn't just off her?


I think she did it so she could get into office. The Company was losing faith in her and was telling her that they were no longer backing her for the Presidential race. She prob realized she needed to take matters into her own hands and make sure she got into office since no one else was going to help her. I just didn't think she would go that far....she did prove though that she could get the job done.

[ignutzz]

I was very surprised about the president. Does anyone else think the VP killed him so The Company wouldn't just off her?

Of course she did. That's what her comment about being more able to get things done than the company thought was about.

[lawyerlee]

Woo hoo! :D

Fox's Fall: Prison Break Is Back Early (http://community.tvguide.com/forum.jspa?forumID=700000044)
Fox revealed its 2006-07 schedule (posted in the Ausiello Report) on Thursday morning, and once again the season will launch early with the mid- to late August return of Prison Break, which will have aired its freshman finale just three months prior. (Alas, Prison Break will — once again — take a prolonged break come January, to make room for 24, then finish out its run later in the season, perhaps spilling into summer.)