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Escape at Dannemora

2018TV-MA1 season7.5 / 10

The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.

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Episode 1

Part 1

Nov 18, 20181h 4m7.3 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Michael Tolkin, Brett JohnsonGuest stars Dominic Colón, Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Johnson

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Episode 2

Part 2

Nov 25, 201851m7.4 / 10

Matt has an idea to get out of Dannemora, but Sweat is not interested in taking the risk. Matt begins to help Tilly with an inmate she doesn't get along with in the shop, while Sweat comes to miss the freedoms that come with Matt's protection.

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Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Michael Tolkin, Brett JohnsonGuest stars Dominic Colón, Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Johnson

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Episode 3

Part 3

Dec 2, 201859m7.5 / 10

Matt and Sweat run into walls and other obstacles as they search for a way out, but the power of positive thinking helps keep them on track. Tilly begins to feel guilty about her mounting indiscretions, but she has a funny way of showing it.

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Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Jerry StahlGuest stars Dominic Colón, Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Johnson

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Episode 4

Part 4

Dec 9, 201858m7.3 / 10

Excited by the possibility of a new life, Tilly tries her best to avoid Lyle, who is planning something special for their anniversary. Sweat makes progress on the escape route, but feels like he’s doing all the work. Matt likes the arrangement just fine.

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Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Michael Tolkin, Brett JohnsonGuest stars Amber Gray, Carolyn Mignini, Dominic Colón, Micah Stock, Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Johnson

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Episode 5

Part 5

Dec 16, 201855m7.9 / 10

On the day of the escape, Matt and Sweat know the smallest mistake can derail their whole plan. But when a stern corrections officer takes over the post in the tailor shop and fellow inmate Murder gets out of the Special Housing Unit, Matt seems attracted to the danger. Tilly and Lyle have a fateful dinner at an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant.

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Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Michael Tolkin, Brett JohnsonGuest stars Skipp Sudduth, Dominic Colón, Charles Prendergast, Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Johnson

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Episode 6

Part 6

Dec 23, 201854m7.1 / 10

In a deep dive into the minds of these individuals, we finally see what Matt and Sweat are capable of outside the prison walls. Tilly’s natural instincts aren’t much better.

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Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Michael Tolkin, Jerry Stahl, Brett JohnsonGuest stars Leo James Davis, Charlie Hofheimer, Jim Parrack, Richie Allan, Amber Gray

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Episode 7

Part 7

Dec 30, 20181h 39m8.1 / 10finale

Matt and Sweat run for their lives as the tension between them is pushed to the extreme. Tilly gets out of the hospital and does her best to evade the authorities. But as the law closes in, all three are confronted with hard truths about who they really are. Series finale.

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Directed by Ben StillerWritten by Michael Tolkin, Brett JohnsonGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Skipp Sudduth, Micah Stock, David Neal Levin, Daniel Johnson

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Escape at Dannemora

Watch trailerESCAPE AT DANNEMORA Official Trailer (2018) Benicio Del Toro, TV Show HD

Cast

Benicio del ToroRichard Matt

Paul DanoDavid Sweat

Patricia ArquetteJoyce 'Tilly' Mitchell

Eric LangeLyle Mitchell

David MorseGene Palmer

Bonnie HuntCatherine Scott

Gregory DannCorrections Officer Boyd

Michael ImperioliNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Credits

Created by: Brett Johnson, Michael Tolkin
Written by: Jerry Stahl, Michael Tolkin, Brett Johnson

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Miniseries
Episodes: 7
Original language: English

Networks & production

ShowtimeUnited States
Michael De Luca ProductionsUnited States
Red HourUnited States
Showtime NetworksUnited States

Themes

based on true storylove trianglemanipulationpainterprison cellprison escapeprison guardprison life

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