Prison Break Ratings — By Season Link

In 2017, Prison Break was revived for a fifth season, which premiered on April 27, 2017. The season consisted of nine episodes and attracted an average of 2.8 million viewers per episode (Source: Nielsen Media Research). While the revival was met with enthusiasm from fans, the ratings were lower than expected, likely due to the long hiatus and changes in the television landscape.

| Season | Episodes | Premiere Viewers | Average Viewers | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 22 | 4.8 million | 5.1 million | | 2 | 22 | 9.2 million | 8.1 million | | 3 | 22 | 7.6 million | 6.8 million | | 4 | 22 | 5.3 million | 4.5 million | | 5 | 9 | 2.3 million | 2.8 million | prison break ratings by season

~5.6 million Metacritic Score: Scores indicate a "Mixed or Average" reception. In 2017, Prison Break was revived for a

~3.3 million (Linear TV) Metacritic Score: 55/100 (Mixed or Average Reviews) | Season | Episodes | Premiere Viewers |

– ⭐ 7.9/10 Better than 3 & 4, but not near S1. Nostalgia helps. Tighter 9-episode run, but some plot holes and a rushed resolution.

– ⭐ 8.2/10 Still strong, but shifts from escape to manhunt. Some plot conveniences appear, but the pacing and cat-and-mouse tension keep it compelling.