Part 1

S01E01·7.3·November 18, 2018·1h 4m·Paramount+ with Showtime

After the June, 2015 prison break from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY, Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell is questioned about her involvement with the two men. Months earlier, Tilly enjoys her job at the prison tailor shop, balancing the temptations of David Sweat, a younger inmate, and her obligations to her husband, Lyle. Richard Matt, an inmate with an artistic talent, supplies oil paintings to guards in exchange for special treatment. Ultimately his attentions turn to Tilly.

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#6In Season 1of 7 rated episodes

#6All-timeof 7 rated episodes

−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5

2018First airedNovember 18, 2018

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