" By the Skin and the Teeth " is the of the television series Prison Break . It originally aired on March 27, 2006, and was directed by Kevin Hooks. Plot Summary
: While hiding from a guard in the psych ward, Michael accidentally presses his back against steaming hot pipes. The severe burn destroys a critical portion of his tattooed blueprint, leaving him without the map for the new escape route. By the Skin and the TeethPrison Break : Season ...
Detailed episode guides and reviews for this installment are available on platforms like IMDb and the Prison Break Wiki . " By the Skin and the Teeth "
: With the original plan compromised, Michael Scofield formulates a new path to the infirmary through the prison's psychiatric ward. To scout the route, he wears a borrowed guard uniform provided by Sucre's cousin, Manche. The severe burn destroys a critical portion of
The episode centers on the scheduled execution of Lincoln Burrows and the immediate aftermath of its unexpected delay:
: Lincoln and Michael's father makes his first brief appearance as an observer at the execution.