: Michael arranges the trade in the lobby of a museum, a public place with metal detectors to prevent Gretchen and her operatives from bringing weapons.
: After Lechero is injured during the escape attempt, T-Bag smothers him with a pillow to seize control of the prison. He uses the $50,000 he stole to win the favor of the inmates, effectively becoming the new "king" of Sona.
In the , "The Art of the Deal," Michael and Lincoln finally exchange James Whistler for LJ and Sofia in a high-stakes standoff, while chaos erupts back at Sona. The Exchange Watch Prison Break s03x13
: Michael separates from Lincoln, LJ, and a recovering Sofia to pursue Gretchen. He is determined to find her and avenge the presumed death of Sara Tancredi.
: During the exchange, Sofia is shot, and Whistler nearly escapes with Gretchen. However, after a tense standoff and a shootout in the streets, Michael and Lincoln successfully recover LJ and Sofia. : Michael arranges the trade in the lobby
: Luis "McGrady" Gallego successfully crosses the border into Colombia with his father, reuniting with his family for a celebration.
: Fernando Sucre is caught for his role in the escape. Despite being tortured and nearly buried alive by the guards, he refuses to give up Michael's location. He is ultimately thrown into Sona as a regular inmate. The Aftermath In the , "The Art of the Deal,"
: It is revealed that James Whistler was not a victim of the Company but a willing operative. He later meets with Gretchen and Mahone—who has decided to join the Company for a "golden opportunity"—to begin a new mission. Back at Sona