Prison Break Season 5 premiered on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 , on Fox in the United States.

While the premise is fun, the writing often stretches disbelief to the breaking point—even by Prison Break standards.

However, a is reportedly in early development at Hulu (as of 2024–2025 rumors), but nothing is confirmed or scheduled.

✅ Important note: There is as of 2026. Season 5 is the most recent installment.

Reversing the dynamic (breaking Michael out rather than Michael breaking someone else out) was a smart move. It gave Lincoln a chance to be the hero and allowed the audience to see Michael as the vulnerable one for a change. The first few episodes have a great sense of urgency and nostalgia.

Season 5’s release was exactly after the original series ended (2009–2017). The show’s creators deliberately used the long gap to make Michael’s “resurrection” more believable within the story’s timeline.

The revival of the hit action-drama, (also known as Prison Break: Resurrection ), officially premiered on April 4, 2017 , on Fox . This nine-episode limited event series marked the long-awaited return of the franchise after a seven-year hiatus following the original series finale in 2009. Key Release Information Original US Premiere Date: April 4, 2017. Finale Date: May 30, 2017. International Releases: UK: April 10, 2017, on Fox UK. Ireland: April 10, 2017. Network: Fox. Cast and Returning Characters

The saving grace of Season 5 is the cast. Seeing Robert Knepper (T-Bag) and Amaury Nolasco (Sucre) reprise their roles is pure joy for fans. T-Bag, in particular, gets a very interesting storyline involving a son and a search for redemption, showing a new layer to a character who was previously a monster.

) premiered on , on Fox . The season, which served as a limited event revival, concluded on May 30, 2017. Season 5 Highlights Format: A 9-episode limited series.

Set seven years after Michael was presumed dead, the story begins when Lincoln and Sara receive a cryptic clue suggesting Michael is alive. He is discovered imprisoned in in Sana'a, Yemen, under the alias "Kaniel Outis". Prison Break: Season 5 | Cast and Crew - Rotten Tomatoes