Report: "Prison Break" - Five the Hard Way (2008) is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the television series Prison Break . It originally aired on October 6, 2008 , and is noted for its high-stakes tension and significant plot advancements regarding the mission to take down "The Company". Episode Overview Directed by : Garry A. Brown Written by : Christian Trokey Production Code : 4AKJ07 Episode Chronology : Season 4, Episode 7 Plot Summary

Critics generally praised the episode for its pace and character interactions: "Prison Break" Five the Hard Way (TV Episode 2008) - IMDb

The episode follows two primary storylines as the team attempts to acquire another "Scylla" data card:

: In Los Angeles, Michael, Mahone, and Bellick pursue T-Bag , who has assumed the identity of Cole Pfeiffer at the GATE Corporation . T-Bag, now allied with a captive-turned-partner Gretchen Morgan , forces Michael to decipher clues in Whistler's "bird book". This lead reveals a hidden hatch in T-Bag's office that provides a blueprint for infiltrating the Company's headquarters.

: A personal subplot develops as Sara Tancredi learns about Michael’s worsening condition. Lincoln reveals that their mother died at 31 from a brain aneurysm, and Michael is now experiencing similar symptoms, including nosebleeds. Cast and Guest Stars