While the original run featured seasons with up to 22 episodes, Season 5 was significantly shorter for several production reasons:
The revival follows Michael Scofield (played by ) seven years after his presumed death, revealing he is alive and imprisoned in Yemen . Original Air Date " Ogygia " April 4, 2017 " Kaniel Outis " April 11, 2017 " The Liar " April 18, 2017 " The Prisoner's Dilemma " April 25, 2017 " Contingency " May 2, 2017 " Phaecia " May 9, 2017 " Wine Dark Sea " May 16, 2017 " Progeny " May 23, 2017 " Behind the Eyes " May 30, 2017 Why is Season 5 Shorter? how many episodes are in season 5 of prison break