We watch Michael Scofield not because he is perfect, but because he fights. In Season 1, he fought concrete and steel. In Season 3, Episode 2, he fights human nature itself. "Fire/Water" is a grueling, sweaty, brilliant hour of television that asks the ultimate question: If you take away a genius’s tools, resources, and laws, is he still a genius? The answer, as this episode proves, is yes—but just barely.
In classic Prison Break fashion, Michael uses his knowledge of structural engineering to solve the water crisis. By using a low-tech explosion (the "Fire" from the title) to clear a blockage in the pipes, he restores the "Water." Prison Break - Season 3- Episode 2