Ep 18. Wash

As the title suggests, Prison Break Season 2, Episode 18 "Wash" revolves around an attempt to clean up the mess that has been created in the prisons and outside as well. The episode opens with a riot in Sona prison, and Mahone, Bellick, and T-Bag trying to find a way to quell it and restore order. As the riot worsens, with prisoners setting fires and attacking guards, Bellick and T-Bag attempt to escape, but Mahone stays behind trying to keep the situation under control.

Meanwhile, Sucre and C-Note are trying to sneak into a hospital to get medical assistance for Linc who has been hurt in the prison riot. They run into trouble when the staff tries to verify their identities, leading to a tense and risky confrontation.

Back outside the prison, Michael and Whistler are still on their mission to retrieve the bird book from the coordinates provided by Whistler's girlfriend Sofia. But their plan hits a setback when they realize they need Scylla, a device that contains a valuable piece of information, to decode the book's location. The FBI had the Scylla, but Agent Self chose to hand it over to The Company to save his own skin, leaving Michael and Whistler in a precarious position.

The episode also features flashbacks that provide further insight into Mahone's backstory, in particular, his relationship with his wife. We see the stark contrast between the Mahone we knew and the one he used to be before the trauma of the Fox River case and the death of his son. Through these flashbacks, we understand why Mahone is the way he is, and the depth of pain and guilt that drives him.

Overall, "Wash" is an intense and suspenseful episode that sets up the final stretch of the season. The prison riot adds to the already volatile situation, and the dramas unfolding outside keep the plot moving forward. The episode also does a great job of fleshing out Mahone's character and providing more context to his motivations. The cliffhanger ending leaves the audience wanting more, setting the stage for an explosive finale.