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Premiered

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Ended: Thursday, January 18, 2018

When does Prison Playbook Season 1 come out?

Prison Playbook Season 1 premiered Wednesday, November 22, 2017 on tvN and ended Thursday, January 18, 2018. The season has 16 episodes.

With his major league baseball debut right around the corner, a star pitcher lands in prison and must learn to navigate his new world.

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1. The Sentence

Baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyeok gets slapped with a completely unexpected prison sentence only days before his flight to Boston to join the Red Sox.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

2. The Second Trial

Je-hyeok's appeal is a week away, and everyone seems sure he'll win the case. Seagull demands that the Errand Boy sneak him a knife.

Thursday · 8 years ago

3. Seobu Penitentiary

After he's transferred to a new facility, Je-hyeok shares a cell with an interesting group of inmates and begins working at a prison woodshop.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

4. Retirement

With a big prize at stake for the winner of a singing contest, the inmates get busy practicing. Je-hyeok needs permission to get outside medical care.

Thursday · 8 years ago

5. I'm Going to Quit Baseball

After the big announcement that broke the hearts of many, Je-hyeok starts showing interest in other career paths. Jean Valjean is soon to be released.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

6. The Ramyeon Box

The arrival of the new inmate has everyone on edge. Various competitions are being held with boxes of ramen – and something else – up for grabs.

Thursday · 8 years ago

7. Starting Baseball Again

No one seems to know what kind of person Captain Yoo really is. Meanwhile at the woodshop, there's growing discontent toward the new chief.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

8. Bak-sa's Abdominal Pain

Dr. Ko needs a medical exam for his abdominal pain, but with the upcoming audit, Captain Na is pickier than ever in giving out authorizations.

Thursday · 8 years ago

9. New Troublesome Inmates

New inmates, including one with particularly troubling behavior, get assigned to Joon-ho's wing. Min-chul seeks to find out what's worrying Dr. Ko.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

10. The 140 km Pitch

Captain Yoo's chance at a retrial depends completely on a witness's willingness to testify. One inmate from Je-hyeok's cell prepares to say goodbye.

Thursday · 8 years ago

11. The New Prisoner

Led by Min-chul, Je-hyeok's cellmates are on a mission to protect Je-hyeok from the newest inmate, who's plotting to take revenge.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

12. Fire Drill

While deciding which team he'll play for, Je-hyeok sets a condition that is very unlike him. Meanwhile, Crony continues his plan for payback.

Thursday · 8 years ago

13. Unanswered Calls

Je-hyeok needs to talk to Ji-ho while he has phone privileges, but time is running out. Je-hyeok's cellmates share surprising details of their pasts.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

14. A New Obstacle

Things finally seem to be looking up for Je-hyeok until another calamity strikes. Meanwhile, Looney and Jung-woo continue to bicker like preschoolers.

Thursday · 8 years ago

15. The Special Pardon

Someone is plotting to make Je-hyeok's remaining months in prison as unpleasant as possible. Min-chul anxiously awaits the decision on his parole.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

16. The Last Chapter Finale

Even for a man as patient and steadfast as Je-hyeok, sometimes life in prison just gets to be too much, which leads him to come to a drastic decision.

Thursday · 8 years ago

Prison Playbook Season 1 guest stars

  • Lee Do-hyun

    Lee Do-hyun

    Young Lee Jun‑ho

  • Shin Dong-hoon

    Shin Dong-hoon

    Reporter

  • Yeom Hye-ran

    Yeom Hye-ran

    Han Yang's mother

  • Kim Jung-ki

    Kim Jung-ki

    Minister of Justice's aide

  • Choi Gwang-il

    Choi Gwang-il

    [Death Row Inmate - Detention Center]

  • Tae Won-seok

    Tae Won-seok

    Army Lieutenant [Jung Woo's colleague]

  • Choi Young-woo

    Choi Young-woo

    Prison guard Lee Jeong-jae

  • Kim Jung-pal

    Kim Jung-pal

    Director Ji [Doctor Ko's former boss]

  • Kim Mo-beom

    Kim Mo-beom

    Private Park Joon-young

  • Seo Ji-hoon

    Seo Ji-hoon

    Min Shik [Ji Ho’s friend]

  • Seo Hye-bin

    Seo Hye-bin

    Junior

Prison Playbook Season 1 FAQ

When does Prison Playbook Season 1 come out?

Prison Playbook Season 1 premiered Wednesday, November 22, 2017 on tvN.

How many episodes are in Prison Playbook Season 1?

Prison Playbook Season 1 has 16 episodes.

Are new episodes of Prison Playbook Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Prison Playbook Season 1 finale?

The Prison Playbook Season 1 finale (Episode 16) aired Thursday, January 18, 2018.

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