In 2009, the Prison Break TV show was cancelled after four seasons on FOX. Now the network is bringing back the crime drama thriller as a “limited event” series. While an ending has been crafted for the fifth season of Prison Break, the writers have said if this installment is a ratings success, there could be future seasons. Could Prison Break be cancelled again? Will it be renewed for season six? Stay tuned.
Airing on the FOX television network, Prison Break stars Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, Mark Feuerstein, Amaury Nolasco, Robert Knepper, Rockmond Dunbar, Paul Adelstein, Augustus Prew, Rick Yune, and Inbar Lavi. The series centers on Michael Scofield (Miller), who once resolved to help his brother Lincoln Burrows (Purcell), escape from death row. In the revival, despite being presumed dead, clues indicate Michael may still be alive. Lincoln reunites with Michael’s wife, Sara (Callies), to engineer a huge escape.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Historical note: The network ratings game has changed a lot since Prison Break last aired on FOX as a regular series. The fourth season, which aired as part of the 2008-09 broadcast season, averaged a 1.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.33 million viewers. It ranked 115th for the season, out of 201 network shows.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Prison Break TV show? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season?
5/15 update: Prison Break has been cancelled, again, by FOX. Details here.
Renew!!!!! Renew!!!! Renew!!’!!! What the heck!!! This is one of THE BEST SHOWS EVER!!!!!! How the heck can you cancel it?’!?! I love Wentworth Miller!!! Pleeeeaaaaase keep it!!!! I feel like you just ripped my heart out!!!!
Please renew prison break!!
Best show everr!!!!
People are a little blinded by the fact that it just is Prison Break rather than the fact that the new season is terrible. Season 4 ended perfectly with all the pieces clicking together and there was no need to make a comeback. Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell were just talking about how great it would be to get the cast back together during Legends of Tomorrow, rather than if it would be a good idea for the plot (hint, it wasn’t). I was very sceptical of this when they announced it, and I was willing to give it a… Read more »
I watched all 4 seasons twice in a row. I will admit those contained some of best episodes, but I have to disagree with you when it comes to the comeback(season 5). I love every episode so far. It was a brilliant idea to keep the show going and it ties together perfectly with the final episodes of season 4. Let a good thing LIVE.
Honestly the best show ever. We need more from Prison Break! So a hundred times YES for season 6 🙂
I totally agree yes a million times over and over again vote yes for season 6
Judging by ratings the show will be canceled after this season (again)
HAHA fanboys downvoted me but I was right it’s already canceled. You fanboys need to learn shows are made to make money not to satisfy fanboys.
And FOX wants money and Prison Break is not making enough.
Along with Breaking Bad, BEST TV SHOW EVER!!! We NEED more Michael and Sarah ♡
Yes, Yes, Yes, a MILLION AND ONE times Yes!!! We NEED season 6!!! We’ve waited 7 years for this reunion, and you rarely EVER get the chance to do this with ALL of the original cast still in play!! This CANNOT be it!!! We need seasons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!!!!!
Omg, I was so excited knowing prison break was coming back on..I haven’t missed an episode yet. PLEASE dont cancel this awesome show again!!
Renew for another season pls! PB5 is awesome!!! Favorite show when it came first out and remains my fav!
Prison break should be renewed with a 6th season for SURE, and with more!!! episodes, like the old ones did. Give the story time to grow, and end each episode with a huge cliffhanger. One of the best series ever, it would be a pity if the show didnt get renewed. Also keep in mind: Prison Break does have a lot of loyal viewers around the world.
Yes, we need 24 episode seasons just like the first go round!! 8 is NOT enough!!!
Prison break should be renewed woth a 6th season for SURE, and with more!!! episodes, like the old ones did. Give the story time to grow, and end each episode with a huge cliffhanger. One of the best series ever, it would be a pity if the show didnt didnt get renewed.
Prison break is my favourite show. I really hope you do a 6th season. There can be so much more to tell!
Love love the cast so much.
Love prison break and hope it will be renewed for another season!
I love this show! There are so many different ways this show could go in the future. From Prison Breaks to Michael and Link becoming retrieval specialists for folks kidnapped or who knows…. but the chemistry with these characters is awesome and I hope to see a season 6!