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Season 2, Episode 3, Aired
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Michael and a wounded Lincoln try to outmaneuver Mahone, who is hot on their trail. Sara gets a surprise visit to her bedside.
Following his termination, Bellick recruits a resolute partner to aid in his quest to get the escapees behind bars.
Sucre and C-Note head out for their family reunions-regardless of being observed by the authorities.moreless
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  • this was a good ep

    8.5
    "Great"
    By cube2k8, May 28, 2010 Report Abuse
    in this ep of the show prison break michle and licon are tring to get away from the fbi agent after licon is injured and bleeding. on his leg.and so they go to a old friend to have her stich it up. and bleic after being let go with the worden he deieds to almost kill himself but hears of the reward money and is on the run for it with a old parner from the prison. and there both trying to find each and every one of them. also sucrey and the c note are both tring to get back with there familys. this was a good epmoreless

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  • Some of them try to meet their families but Michael and Lincoln just try to get away - and look like dead.

    8.7
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    By Parricida, Apr 11, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode was somehow very balanced and well written - we had some action, a lot of but there was also many deeper moments and much things to think about. Mostly Sara storyline and her dialogue with her father - how can some parents be like that?

    It this episode it is confirmed that Michael do understand what that Mahone is more than just a usual agent and he can understand his plans so he as a surprise for him - they way Michael has every thing planned - it is just amazing. And I adored the way to get the explosion. And ofcourse Michael trying to get the car back first and Mahone calling there at the same time. He is after him but not ahead him. And the ending was something that really made me want to see next episode.moreless

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  • Setups!!!

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    By Dante_Edy, Apr 11, 2010 Report Abuse
    From the Writers Perspective:

    Since the writers want do delay the Utah plot, it is their function to create some side plots that will distract the audience until they decide to bring us the Utah Plot in episode 6-8.

    This is exactly the cause. As Expected, some characters that show their faces in Season 1 are back. This is a setup and is well tied since Bellick will cross michael path very soon.

    Since this have to happen, the writers give Bellick all the tools necessary to accomplish this, with is former friend Gary. Their first scene had a comic side. The way the found Michael was well written.

    In this Episode, Michael tried to fake is death with is brother, but this only fit in this episode as a filler, and to give time to Bellick cross their way without Mahone interference. It is that type of plot that is necessary, but at the same time can be used to create filler scenes. How they escaped form that explosion is a mystery and was bad written.

    C-Note Family Plot is another one, we already know that is expectation is too high, if not impossible, but the writers need to buy more time in the next episodes and this one too. His Plot is interesting when a more sensetive person is watching his story. How C-Note Managed to approch is daughter without been noticed continue to be a mystery for the writing staff.

    Sucre also play his filler scenes too. He is not very smart, so how he will pull is romance mission, it is unkown, but the writers decided to create some unnecessary tension form him, since sucre is one of the Main characters, he cant be caught so soon. Is escape was bad written.

    Now Sara extra Justify her presence in this Season. Since Veronica Died, nobody could continue this Conspiracy plot, but that is a lie, since the writers could easily tie sara to it, and that is exactly what happened. Kellerman will be her character support.

    My Point Of View:

    Bellick and Gary scenes were fine, nothing bad, we have here good material and they already know michael location. That was more fast that I could preview.

    Michael and Lincoln scenes were nothing special. How they escaped from that explosion was bad explained. Mahone did his job as usual, nothing bad here.

    C-note scenes is that kind of drama that is fine by me for now. Good details there, nice turning point too. Sucre Scenes wasnt good or had a comical side for me.

    Sara Scenes were Ok, her conversation with her father was very good. Her last Scene with her support character is fine too.

    Overall, another good material, but not enough to be great.moreless

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  • Amaxing.

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    By Sarah_LOST, Feb 07, 2009 Report Abuse
    Michael and Lincoln go to Nika for help. Sucre searches for Maricruz, while C-Note seeks out his family, despite their being observed by the authorities. Sara is arrested for aiding the escape. Bellick and Geary become bounty hunters. Another awesome episode, Prison Break never lets you down. I felt sorry for Sara in this episode I also feel sorry for Sucre too. I really like seeing the Fox River eight outside of the Prison though. It's always nerve-wrecking when I watch them, I love it though! Bellick is a awesomem character too, I thought it was so funyn when he attcked Geary and bit him. Can't wait to watch more of Prison Break.moreless

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  • Intense and Gripping

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    By vman85, Jun 22, 2008 Report Abuse
    Michael's distraught to discover the escape car has been towedand robbed. "Looks like we've got our first mistake," Mahone cackles, rifling through the brothers' passports. But there's no time to dwell: the duo head west towards money and LJ. While Sucre risks life and limb to prevent Maricruz's marriage and C-Note busts a gut getting a message to his wife, Sara receives a ticking off from Governor Tancredi. "Breaking out was just the beginning. Now it gets a little bit more interesting" Michael turns to his tattoos, and Nika, for guidance again. Pulling up at a bridge he loads the car with bloody plastic bags as substitute for body parts. Michael switches on the radio. Once he hits scan and the radio gets to 103.7, the car should explode. He hits scan and sends the car over the side of the bridge...and it doesn't explode! Lincoln crawls in and escapes the blast by the skin of his teeth. But an ecstatic Bellick is eyeballing the brothers as they skip over the horizon.moreless

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    • The FBI gains possession of the backpack which was left in Michael and Lincoln's car and taken by a vagrant. As Agent Mahone goes through its contents, he finds a passport with Michael's picture in it. Scofield's alias was "Phineas McClintock", born August 8, 1974 in Rector, Arkansas. Edit
    • Geary's first name is revealed to be Roy in this episode. Edit
    • The tattoo of the barcode on Michael's wrist: 38 – Michael and Lincoln turn down Route 38. 12 – When the odometer hits 12, Michael stops the car on the bridge. 1037 – Once Michael hits the radio scan button, they have 30 seconds before it comes to station 103.7 and blows up. Edit

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    • Though both are credited, neither Marshall Allman nor Robert Knepper appear in this episode. Edit
    • International Air Dates: Denmark: December 18, 2006 on TV3 Greece: July 7, 2008 at 23.00 on ANT1 Edit
    • When the radio in the car gets stuck, the song playing is "Hush" by Deep Purple. Edit

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    • Dr. Gudat: (about T-Bag's hand) I can promise you nothing. T-Bag: Story of my life. Edit
    • Sara (To her father): Do you even want to hear my side of things? Governor Tancredi: Not particularly Sara, no. Especially when I have no idea whose side you are on. But I do know this, somebody is going to go down because of what happened in Fox River and it would be in both of our best interests if that someone was not you. But to ensure this, certain steps need to be taken. One, you should go to a daily recovery meeting. Two, you need to go before a judge and plead not guilty and three... Sara: I.... Governor Tancredi:...you need to tell the DOC everything you know about how that prison was being run and that Warden Pope, how he was granting favors to Scofield because Scofield helped him with his personal projects thereby exposing him to certain restricted areas where he might have been able to obtain a key to the infirmary. Sara: I can't do that. Governor Tancredi: Oh yes, you can Sara. You can do that, and you will. Edit
    • Sucre(on the phone to Petey): What day is today? Petey: Thursday bro, sorry man. Sucre(He looks at a car parked in front of the phone): All right, you gotta get her to your place, tonight. Petey: Wait, hang on man. Sucre: I've only got one shot to make her change her mind, dude. Just find a way to get her there, okay? (he hangs up the phone) Petey: Wait, Sucre, hang on man. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • "Scan" could refer either to the barcode in the tattoo on Scofield's wrist, or the scan of the car radio staions. Edit

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