Fair rating?Alcatraz· Season 1 · Episode 8
The Ames Brothers
Two of Alcatraz's most violent brothers, Herman and Pinky Ames, who were notorious for nearly escaping in 1963, find something mysteriously amiss when they return to Alcatraz in the present day.
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#7In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#7All-timeof 13 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.4
2012First airedMarch 5, 2012
Guest stars
Leon Rippyas Dr. Milton Beauregard
David Hoflinas Tommy Madsen
Robbie Amellas Young Ray Archer
Frank Whaleyas Officer Donovan
Travis Aaron Wadeas Herman Ames
Graham Shielsas Edward "Pinky" Ames
Samuel Patrick Chuas Chet (voice)
Benjamin Rogersas MIT Tech
Byron Bertramas Guard
Peter Hanlonas Father Gordon
David Allan Pearsonas RangerCrew
Nick CopusDirector
Robert HullWriterShows like Alcatraz
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