Fox busted out Monday with solid ratings for the two-hour premiere of its new actioner "Prison Break," the first series debut of the 2005-06 television season. The drama, about two brothers staging a prison break, brought in an average of 10.5 million viewers and a 4.6 rating/12 share in the adults 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen Media Research. [...] the most welcome news for Fox was the steady growth "Break," whose opener was directed by executive producer Brett Ratner, delivered in its 8-10 p.m. slot.

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