Ep 19. Sweet Caroline
- TV14
- March 5, 2007
- 44 min
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8.8 (3,981)
Season 2 of Prison Break follows the ongoing story of brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows as they attempt to escape from a maximum-security prison and clear Lincoln's name of a murder he didn't commit. Episode 19, "Sweet Caroline," finds the brothers and their fellow escapees facing another challenge as they try to break out of Panama.
The episode begins with Michael, Lincoln, and their group of escapees hiding out in a small town in Panama, waiting for their chance to make a run for the border. However, tensions are high as resources are running low, and the group is struggling to stay hidden from the authorities.
As they bide their time, the group is forced to divide their efforts between two critical tasks: finding a way to cross the border undetected and figuring out how to get passports for all of them. With limited options, Michael and the others start exploring their surroundings and seeking out potential allies who can help them.
Meanwhile, Agent Mahone (William Fichtner), the FBI agent who's been tasked with recapturing the escapees, is hot on their trail. He's getting closer every day, and it's only a matter of time before he catches up with them. Mahone is a formidable opponent and has already shown that he's willing to do whatever it takes to bring the escapees in, including resorting to violence and intimidation.
As the escapees continue their preparations, tensions within the group begin to rise. Sucre (Amaury Nolasco) is struggling with his separation from Maricruz (Camille Guaty), while T-Bag (Robert Knepper) is causing trouble as usual. Michael tries to keep everyone focused on the task at hand, but it's clear that the pressure is starting to get to them.
One bright spot in the group's otherwise bleak situation is a woman named Caroline (Kathleen Quinlan), who they meet while trying to find a way across the border. Caroline is an American expat who's been living in Panama for years and has connections in the local government. She agrees to help the group get the passports they need in exchange for a favor down the line.
However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Mahone catches up with the group and confronts Caroline. Mahone has a personal vendetta against Michael and is determined to capture him at any cost. As Mahone's threats escalate, it becomes clear that Caroline's life is in danger.
Michael and Lincoln are faced with a difficult decision. Do they abandon their plans to escape and try to save Caroline, or do they press on and risk losing her? And even if they do manage to save her, what will that mean for their own chances of getting out of Panama?
"Sweet Caroline" is a tense and exciting episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. As the escapees inch closer to freedom, the stakes continue to get higher. With only a few episodes left in the season, it's clear that the situation is going to come to a head sooner rather than later. Will Michael and Lincoln be able to pull off their daring escape, or will Agent Mahone finally catch up with them? Only time will tell.