This episode continues Bellick's "downward spiral" as a pathetic figure at the bottom of the prison hierarchy, forced into life-or-death fights just to survive. Impact on the Season

T-Bag manipulates a desperate Bellick into challenging Sammy to a fight, using a "chicken foot" to initiate the combat. Bellick relies on an acetone-soaked wrap trick he learned previously, but he nearly dies when his supply runs out.

Outside the walls, Lincoln and Sucre attempt to rig a bomb to kill Gretchen (Susan B. Anthony). However, she discovers Sucre's deception by tracking a check he sent to Maricruz and threatens to kill her if he doesn't comply. Character Development & Themes

With Sammy dead, Lechero regains his authority over Sona, though he remains an uneasy ally to Michael's crew.