Phillip Edward Van Lear

Michael's ploy to buy some work time by prompting a cellblock lockdown leads to a full-scale riot, Nick convinces Veronica that he really does want to help her, and Kellerman hires an inmate to kill Lincoln.

Michael tries to figure out how to tunnel in a building that houses a guards' break room, Kellerman and Hale attempt to kill Veronica and LJ, and T-Bag tries to dodge responsibility for Bob's murder.

Michael encounters problems bringing Abruzzi and Sucre into his plan, Veronica gets a statement from Leticia that could help exonerate Lincoln, but then loses her. Finally, as his execution date draws nearer, Lincoln considers having a family member there.

Kellerman and Hale blackmail Warden Pope, Michael finds out he might get out earlier than anticipated, and Veronica becomes uncertain of her allies.

Westmoreland takes drastic action to prevent Bellick from unravelling their plans forcing the inmates to speed up their escape, Michael begs Sara to help him, and Veronica is betrayed by Nick.

The escapees and Dr Tancredi are shocked when they learn the identity of Michael's visitor, who brings with her a very important piece of the escape plan.