Not to be confused with List of The Prisoner episodes.
Prisoner (known internationally as Prisoner: Cell Block H and Caged Women) is an Australian soap opera created by Reg Watson, and was produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation for Network Ten. The series was set primarily within the fictional Wentworth Detention Centre, and filmed at Network Ten Studios Melbourne, located in the suburb of Nunawading.
During the course of the series, 692 episodes of Prisoner aired over eight seasons, between 27 February 1979 and 11 December 1986.
The airdates listed below are the correct run of episodes per season as shown on ATV0/10 Australia in Melbourne, the series' regional network. Airdates for episodes varied in other Australian states.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 79 | 27 February 1979 (1979-02-27) | 28 November 1979 (1979-11-28) | |
| 2 | 86 | 22 January 1980 (1980-01-22) | 12 November 1980 (1980-11-12) | |
| 3 | 81 | 4 February 1981 (1981-02-04) | 11 November 1981 (1981-11-11) | |
| 4 | 80 | 9 February 1982 (1982-02-09) | 9 November 1982 (1982-11-09) | |
| 5 | 90 | 1 February 1983 (1983-02-01) | 3 November 1983 (1983-11-03) | |
| 6 | 89 | 17 January 1984 (1984-01-17) | 8 November 1984 (1984-11-08) | |
| 7 | 83 | 24 January 1985 (1985-01-24) | 5 November 1985 (1985-11-05) | |
| 8 | 104 | 9 January 1986 (1986-01-09) | 11 December 1986 (1986-12-11) | |
Episodes
Season 1 (1979)
Main article: Prisoner (season 1)| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 Episode 2 | Graeme Arthur | Reg Watson | 27 February 1979 (1979-02-27) |
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | Episode 3 | Rod Hardy | Ian Bradley | 28 February 1979 (1979-02-28) |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Graeme Arthur | Ian Bradley | 6 March 1979 (1979-03-06) |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Rod Hardy | Reg Watson | 7 March 1979 (1979-03-07) |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Graeme Arthur | Denise Morgan | 13 March 1979 (1979-03-13) |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Gary Conway | Denise Morgan | 14 March 1979 (1979-03-14) |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Brian McDuffie | Ian Coughlan | 20 March 1979 (1979-03-20) |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Gary Conway | Ian Bradley | 21 March 1979 (1979-03-21) |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Graeme Arthur | Ian Coughlan | 27 March 1979 (1979-03-27) |
| 11 | Episode 11 | Gary Conway | Denise Morgan | 28 March 1979 (1979-03-28) |
| 12 | Episode 12 | Brian McDuffie | Michael Brindley | 3 April 1979 (1979-04-03) |
| 13 | Episode 13 | Godfrey Philipp | Michael Brindley | 4 April 1979 (1979-04-04) |
| 14 | Episode 14 | Godfrey Philipp | Michael Brindley | 10 April 1979 (1979-04-10) |
| 15 | Episode 15 | Gary Conway | Denise Morgan | 11 April 1979 (1979-04-11) |
| 16 | Episode 16 | Gary Conway | Marcus Cole | 17 April 1979 (1979-04-17) |
| 17 | Episode 17 | Simon Wincer | Dave Worthington & Marcus Cole | 18 April 1979 (1979-04-18) |
| 18 | Episode 18 | Simon Wincer | Denise Morgan | 24 April 1979 (1979-04-24) |
| 19 | Episode 19 | William Fitzwater | Jill Kavalek | 25 April 1979 (1979-04-25) |
| 20 | Episode 20 | William Fitzwater | Denise Morgan | 1 May 1979 (1979-05-01) |
| 21 | Episode 21 | Marcus Cole & Charles Tingwell | Marcus Cole | 2 May 1979 (1979-05-02) |
| 22 | Episode 22 | Marcus Cole & Charles Tingwell | Michael Brindley | 8 May 1979 (1979-05-08) |
| 23 | Episode 23 | Julian Pringle | Maree Teychenne | 9 May 1979 (1979-05-09) |
| 24 | Episode 24 | Julian Pringle | Ron McLean | 15 May 1979 (1979-05-15) |
| 25 | Episode 25 | Alan Coleman | Stanley Walsh | 16 May 1979 (1979-05-16) |
| 26 | Episode 26 | Alan Coleman | Sarah Darling | 22 May 1979 (1979-05-22) |
| 27 | Episode 27 | William Fitzwater | Denise Morgan | 23 May 1979 (1979-05-23) |
| 28 | Episode 28 | William Fitzwater | Dave Worthington & Ian Bradley | 29 May 1979 (1979-05-29) |
| 29 | Episode 29 | Marcus Cole | Michael Brindley | 30 May 1979 (1979-05-30) |
| 30 | Episode 30 | Marcus Cole | Sheila Sibley | 5 June 1979 (1979-06-05) |
| 31 | Episode 31 | Julian Pringle | Denise Morgan | 6 June 1979 (1979-06-06) |
| 32 | Episode 32 | Julian Pringle | John Drew | 12 June 1979 (1979-06-12) |
| 33 | Episode 33 | Peita Letchford | Ray Kolle | 12 June 1979 (1979-06-12) |
| 34 | Episode 34 | Peita Letchford | Sheila Sibley | 19 June 1979 (1979-06-19) |
| 35 | Episode 35 | Leigh Spence | Michael Brindley | 20 June 1979 (1979-06-20) |
| 36 | Episode 36 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 26 June 1979 (1979-06-26) |
| 37 | Episode 37 | Marcus Cole | John Drew | 27 June 1979 (1979-06-27) |
| 38 | Episode 38 | Marcus Cole | Sheila Sibley | 3 July 1979 (1979-07-03) |
| 39 | Episode 39 | Brian Faull | Ron McLean | 4 July 1979 (1979-07-04) |
| 40 | Episode 40 | Brian Faull | Denise Morgan | 10 July 1979 (1979-07-10) |
| 41 | Episode 41 | Leon Thau | John Hepworth | 11 July 1979 (1979-07-11) |
| 42 | Episode 42 | Leon Thau | Maree Teychenne | 17 July 1979 (1979-07-17) |
| 43 | Episode 43 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 18 July 1979 (1979-07-18) |
| 44 | Episode 44 | Leigh Spence | Dave Worthington & Ian Bradley | 24 July 1979 (1979-07-24) |
| 45 | Episode 45 | Marcus Cole | Michael Brindley | 25 July 1979 (1979-07-25) |
| 46 | Episode 46 | Marcus Cole | John Drew | 31 July 1979 (1979-07-31) |
| 47 | Episode 47 | Philip East | John Upton | 1 August 1979 (1979-08-01) |
| 48 | Episode 48 | Philip East | S. E. Unsworth | 7 August 1979 (1979-08-07) |
| 49 | Episode 49 | Leon Thau & Philip East | Denise Morgan | 8 August 1979 (1979-08-08) |
| 50 | Episode 50 | Leon Thau & Philip East | John Wood | 14 August 1979 (1979-08-14) |
| 51 | Episode 51 | Leigh Spence | John Upton | 15 August 1979 (1979-08-15) |
| 52 | Episode 52 | Leigh Spence | Sheila Sibley | 21 August 1979 (1979-08-21) |
| 53 | Episode 53 | Marcus Cole | Ray Kolle | 22 August 1979 (1979-08-22) |
| 54 | Episode 54 | Marcus Cole | Denise Morgan | 28 August 1979 (1979-08-28) |
| 55 | Episode 55 | Simon Hellings | Margaret McClusky | 29 August 1979 (1979-08-29) |
| 56 | Episode 56 | Simon Hellings | Anne Lucas & John Wregg | 4 September 1979 (1979-09-04) |
| 57 | Episode 57 | Philip East | John Wood | 5 September 1979 (1979-09-05) |
| 58 | Episode 58 | Philip East | Dave Worthington | 11 September 1979 (1979-09-11) |
| 59 | Episode 59 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 12 September 1979 (1979-09-12) |
| 60 | Episode 60 | Leigh Spence | Michael Brindley | 18 September 1979 (1979-09-18) |
| 61 | Episode 61 | Marcus Cole | Ian Bradley & Anne Lucas | 19 September 1979 (1979-09-19) |
| 62 | Episode 62 | Marcus Cole | Margaret McClusky | 25 September 1979 (1979-09-25) |
| 63 | Episode 63 | Leon Thau | Denise Morgan | 26 September 1979 (1979-09-26) |
| 64 | Episode 64 | Leon Thau | Sheila Sibley | 2 October 1979 (1979-10-02) |
| 65 | Episode 65 | Philip East | John Upton | 3 October 1979 (1979-10-03) |
| 66 | Episode 66 | Simon Hellings | Dave Worthington | 16 October 1979 (1979-10-16) |
| 67 | Episode 67 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 17 October 1979 (1979-10-17) |
| 68 | Episode 68 | Leigh Spence | Ray Kolle | 23 October 1979 (1979-10-23) |
| 69 | Episode 69 | Marcus Cole | John Wood | 24 October 1979 (1979-10-24) |
| 70 | Episode 70 | Marcus Cole | John Wregg & Eric Scott | 30 October 1979 (1979-10-30) |
| 71 | Episode 71 | Leigh Spence | Margaret McClusky | 31 October 1979 (1979-10-31) |
| 72 | Episode 72 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 6 November 1979 (1979-11-06) |
| 73 | Episode 73 | Philip East | Sheila Sibley | 7 November 1979 (1979-11-07) |
| 74 | Episode 74 | Philip East | Ray Kolle | 13 November 1979 (1979-11-13) |
| 75 | Episode 75 | Kelvin Fogarty | Denise Morgan | 14 November 1979 (1979-11-14) |
| 76 | Episode 76 | Kelvin Fogarty | John Wood | 20 November 1979 (1979-11-20) |
| 77 | Episode 77 | Marcus Cole | John Wregg & Ian Bradley | 21 November 1979 (1979-11-21) |
| 78 | Episode 78 | Marcus Cole | Margaret McClusky | 27 November 1979 (1979-11-27) |
| 79 | Episode 79 | Leigh Spence | Michael Harvey | 28 November 1979 (1979-11-28) |
Season 2 (1980)
Main article: Prisoner (season 2)| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Episode 1 | Leigh Spence | John Upton | 22 January 1980 (1980-01-22) |
| 81 | Episode 2 | Philip East | Ray Kolle | 23 January 1980 (1980-01-23) |
| 82 | Episode 3 | Philip East | Dave Worthington | 29 January 1980 (1980-01-29) |
| 83 | Episode 4 | Julian Pringle | Sheila Sibley | 30 January 1980 (1980-01-30) |
| 84 | Episode 5 | Julian Pringle | Denise Morgan | 5 February 1980 (1980-02-05) |
| 85 | Episode 6 | Rod Hardy | John Wood | 6 February 1980 (1980-02-06) |
| 86 | Episode 7 | Ron Hardy | Margaret McClusky | 12 February 1980 (1980-02-12) |
| 87 | Episode 8 | Marcus Cole | Marcus Cole | 13 February 1980 (1980-02-13) |
| 88 | Episode 9 | Marcus Cole | Ian Bradley & Anne Lucas | 19 February 1980 (1980-02-19) |
| 89 | Episode 10 | Leigh Spence | John Upton | 20 February 1980 (1980-02-20) |
| 90 | Episode 11 | Leigh Spence | Ray Kolle | 26 February 1980 (1980-02-26) |
| 91 | Episode 12 | Simon Wincer | George Mallaby | 27 February 1980 (1980-02-27) |
| 92 | Episode 13 | Simon Wincer | Dave Worthington | 4 March 1980 (1980-03-04) |
| 93 | Episode 14 | Marcus Cole | Sheila Sibley | 5 March 1980 (1980-03-05) |
| 94 | Episode 15 | Marcus Cole | John Upton | 11 March 1980 (1980-03-11) |
| 95 | Episode 16 | Gary Conway | Denise Morgan | 12 March 1980 (1980-03-12) |
| 96 | Episode 17 | Gary Conway | John Wood | 18 March 1980 (1980-03-18) |
| 97 | Episode 18 | Leigh Spence | George Mallaby | 19 March 1980 (1980-03-19) |
| 98 | Episode 19 | Leigh Spence & Michael Pattinson | Margaret McClusky | 25 March 1980 (1980-03-25) |
| 99 | Episode 20 | Rod Hardy | Dave Wothington | 26 March 1980 (1980-03-26) |
| 100 | Episode 21 | Ron Hardy | Ian Bradley | 1 April 1980 (1980-04-01) |
| 101 | Episode 22 | Marcus Cole | Denise Morgan | 2 April 1980 (1980-04-02) |
| 102 | Episode 23 | Marcus Cole | Ray Kolle | 8 April 1980 (1980-04-08) |
| 103 | Episode 24 | Gary Conway | John Upton | 9 April 1980 (1980-04-09) |
| 104 | Episode 25 | Gary Conway | George Mallaby | 15 April 1980 (1980-04-15) |
| 105 | Episode 26 | Leigh Spence | Margaret McClusky | 16 April 1980 (1980-04-16) |
| 106 | Episode 27 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 22 April 1980 (1980-04-22) |
| 107 | Episode 28 | Rod Hardy | Sheila Sibley | 23 April 1980 (1980-04-23) |
| 108 | Episode 29 | Ron Hardy | Dave Worthington | 29 April 1980 (1980-04-29) |
| 109 | Episode 30 | Marcus Cole | Marcus Cooney | 30 April 1980 (1980-04-30) |
| 110 | Episode 31 | Marcus Cole | Ian Bradley & David Worthington | 6 May 1980 (1980-05-06) |
| 111 | Episode 32 | Gary Conway | Denise Morgan | 7 May 1980 (1980-05-07) |
| 112 | Episode 33 | Gary Conway | John Wood | 13 May 1980 (1980-05-13) |
| 113 | Episode 34 | Leigh Spence | Ray Kolle | 14 May 1980 (1980-05-14) |
| 114 | Episode 35 | Leigh Spence | Bryon Williams & Chris Milne | 20 May 1980 (1980-05-20) |
| 115 | Episode 36 | Michael Pattinson | John Upton | 21 May 1980 (1980-05-21) |
| 116 | Episode 37 | Michael Pattinson | Denise Morgan | 27 May 1980 (1980-05-27) |
| 117 | Episode 38 | Bill Hughes | Margaret McClusky | 28 May 1980 (1980-05-28) |
| 118 | Episode 39 | Bill Hughes | George Mallaby | 3 June 1980 (1980-06-03) |
| 119 | Episode 40 | Marcus Cole | Sheila Sibley | 4 June 1980 (1980-06-04) |
| 120 | Episode 41 | Marcus Cole | Dave Wothington | 10 June 1980 (1980-06-10) |
| 121 | Episode 42 | Leigh Spence | Denise Morgan | 11 June 1980 (1980-06-11) |
| 122 | Episode 43 | Leigh Spence | John Wood | 17 June 1980 (1980-06-17) |
| 123 | Episode 44 | Michael Pattinson | John Upton | 18 June 1980 (1980-06-18) |
| 124 | Episode 45 | Michael Pattinson | Ray Kolle | 24 June 1980 (1980-06-24) |
| 125 | Episode 46 | Bill Hughes | Denise Morgan | 25 June 1980 (1980-06-25) |
| 126 | Episode 47 | Bill Hughes | Barbara Ramsay & Margaret McClusky | 1 July 1980 (1980-07-01) |
| 127 | Episode 48 | Marcus Cole | Bryon Williams | 2 July 1980 (1980-07-02) |
| 128 | Episode 49 | Marcus Cole | George Mallaby | 8 July 1980 (1980-07-08) |
| 129 | Episode 50 | Leigh Spence | Dave Worthington | 9 July 1980 (1980-07-09) |
| 130 | Episode 51 | Leigh Spence | Sheila Sibley | 15 July 1980 (1980-07-15) |
| 131 | Episode 52 | Michael Pattinson | Denise Morgan | 16 July 1980 (1980-07-16) |
| 132 | Episode 53 | Michael Pattinson | Margaret McClusky | 22 July 1980 (1980-07-22) |
| 133 | Episode 54 | Bill Hughes | John Upton | 23 July 1980 (1980-07-23) |
| 134 | Episode 55 | Bill Hughes | George Mallaby | 29 July 1980 (1980-07-29) |
| 135 | Episode 56 | Rod Hardy | Ray Kolle | 30 July 1980 (1980-07-30) |
| 136 | Episode 57 | Ron Hardy | Denise Morgan | 5 August 1980 (1980-08-05) |
| 137 | Episode 58 | Leigh Spence | Sheila Sibley | 6 August 1980 (1980-08-06) |
| 138 | Episode 59 | Leigh Spence | Margaret McClusky | 12 August 1980 (1980-08-12) |
| 139 | Episode 60 | Michael Pattinson | Denise Morgan | 13 August 1980 (1980-08-13) |
| 140 | Episode 61 | Michael Pattinson | John Wood | 19 August 1980 (1980-08-19) |
| 141 | Episode 62 | John McRae | George Mallaby | 20 August 1980 (1980-08-20) |
| 142 | Episode 63 | John McRae | Dave Worthington | 26 August 1980 (1980-08-26) |
| 143 | Episode 64 | Rod Hardy | Denise Morgan | 27 August 1980 (1980-08-27) |
| 144 | Episode 65 | Ron Hardy | Barbara Ramsay | 2 September 1980 (1980-09-02) |
| 145 | Episode 66 | Mike Murphy | John Upton | 3 September 1980 (1980-09-03) |
| 146 | Episode 67 | Mike Murphy | Bryon Williams | 9 September 1980 (1980-09-09) |
| 147 | Episode 68 | Michael Pattinson | Sheila Sibley | 10 September 1980 (1980-09-10) |
| 148 | Episode 69 | Michael Pattinson | Margaret McClusky | 16 September 1980 (1980-09-16) |
| 149 | Episode 70 | John McRae | Denise Morgan | 17 September 1980 (1980-09-17) |
| 150 | Episode 71 | John McRae | George Mallaby | 23 September 1980 (1980-09-23) |
| 151 | Episode 72 | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | John Wood | 24 September 1980 (1980-09-24) |
| 152 | Episode 73 | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | Coral Drouyn & Alistair Sharp | 30 September 1980 (1980-09-30) |
| 153 | Episode 74 | Leigh Spence | John Upton | 1 October 1980 (1980-10-01) |
| 154 | Episode 75 | Leigh Spence | Dave Worthington | 7 October 1980 (1980-10-07) |
| 155 | Episode 76 | Mike Murphy | Denise Morgan | 8 October 1980 (1980-10-08) |
| 156 | Episode 77 | Mike Murphy | Barbara Ramsay | 14 October 1980 (1980-10-14) |
| 157 | Episode 78 | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | Margaret McClusky | 15 October 1980 (1980-10-15) |
| 158 | Episode 79 | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | George Mallaby | 21 October 1980 (1980-10-21) |
| 159 | Episode 80 | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | Denise Morgan | 22 October 1980 (1980-10-22) |
| 160 | Episode 81 | Kendal Flanagan | Ray Kolle | 28 October 1980 (1980-10-28) |
| 161 | Episode 82 | Kendal Flanagan | John Upton | 29 October 1980 (1980-10-29) |
| 162 | Episode 83 | Leigh Spence | John Wood | 4 November 1980 (1980-11-04) |
| 163 | Episode 84 | Leigh Spence | Ian Bradley | 5 November 1980 (1980-11-05) |
| 164 | Episode 85 | Mike Murphy | Denise Morgan | 11 November 1980 (1980-11-11) |
| 165 | Episode 86 | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | Dave Worthington | 12 November 1980 (1980-11-12) |
Season 3 (1981)
Main article: Prisoner (season 3)| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Episode 1 | Alistair Sharp | Rod Hardy & Juliana Focht | 4 February 1981 (1981-02-04) |
| 167 | Episode 2 | Denise Morgan | John McRae | 10 February 1981 (1981-02-10) |
| 168 | Episode 3 | Margaret McClusky | John McRae | 11 February 1981 (1981-02-11) |
| 169 | Episode 4 | Ray Kolle | Leigh Spence | 17 February 1981 (1981-02-17) |
| 170 | Episode 5 | George Mallaby | Leigh Spence | 18 February 1981 (1981-02-18) |
| 171 | Episode 6 | Denise Morgan | Mike Murphy | 24 February 1981 (1981-02-24) |
| 172 | Episode 7 | Alastair Sharp | Mike Murphy | 25 February 1981 (1981-02-25) |
| 173 | Episode 8 | Dave Worthington | Juliana Focht | 3 March 1981 (1981-03-03) |
| 174 | Episode 9 | Bryon Williams | Juliana Focht | 4 March 1981 (1981-03-04) |
| 175 | Episode 10 | Denise Morgan | Leigh Spence | 10 March 1981 (1981-03-10) |
| 176 | Episode 11 | Margaret McClusky | Leigh Spence | 11 March 1981 (1981-03-11) |
| 177 | Episode 12 | Ian Bradley | Mike Murphy | 17 March 1981 (1981-03-17) |
| 178 | Episode 13 | Barbara Ramsay | Mike Murphy | 18 March 1981 (1981-03-18) |
| 179 | Episode 14 | Ray Kolle | Marcus Cole | 24 March 1981 (1981-03-24) |
| 180 | Episode 15 | Dave Worthington | Marcus Cole | 25 March 1981 (1981-03-25) |
| 181 | Episode 16 | Denise Morgan | Juliana Focht | 31 March 1981 (1981-03-31) |
| 182 | Episode 17 | George Mallaby | Juliana Focht | 1 April 1981 (1981-04-01) |
| 183 | Episode 18 | Bryon Williams | Leigh Spence | 7 April 1981 (1981-04-07) |
| 184 | Episode 19 | Margaret McClusky | Leigh Spence | 8 April 1981 (1981-04-08) |
| 185 | Episode 20 | Denise Morgan | Mike Murphy | 14 April 1981 (1981-04-14) |
| 186 | Episode 21 | Barbara Ramsay | Mike Murphy | 15 April 1981 (1981-04-15) |
| 187 | Episode 22 | Alastair Sharp | John McRae | 21 April 1981 (1981-04-21) |
| 188 | Episode 23 | Ian Bradley | John McRae | 22 April 1981 (1981-04-22) |
| 189 | Episode 24 | Dave Worthington | Juliana Focht | 28 April 1981 (1981-04-28) |
| 190 | Episode 25 | Ray Kolle | Juliana Focht | 29 April 1981 (1981-04-29) |
| 191 | Episode 26 | Denise Morgan | Leigh Spence | 5 May 1981 (1981-05-05) |
| 192 | Episode 27 | George Mallaby | Leigh Spence | 6 May 1981 (1981-05-06) |
| 193 | Episode 28 | Margaret McClusky | Geoffrey Nottage | 12 May 1981 (1981-05-12) |
| 194 | Episode 29 | Bryon Williams | Geoffrey Nottage | 13 May 1981 (1981-05-13) |
| 195 | Episode 30 | Denise Morgan | Marcus Cole | 19 May 1981 (1981-05-19) |
| 196 | Episode 31 | Barbara Ramsay | Marcus Cole | 20 May 1981 (1981-05-20) |
| 197 | Episode 32 | Dave Worthington | Juliana Focht | 26 May 1981 (1981-05-26) |
| 198 | Episode 33 | Ray Kolle | Juliana Focht | 27 May 1981 (1981-05-27) |
| 199 | Episode 34 | John Harper | Leigh Spence | 2 June 1981 (1981-06-02) |
| 200 | Episode 35 | Denise Morgan | Leigh Spence | 3 June 1981 (1981-06-03) |
| 201 | Episode 36 | Peter Brennan | Geoffrey Nottage | 9 June 1981 (1981-06-09) |
| 202 | Episode 37 | Bryon Williams | Geoffrey Nottage | 10 June 1981 (1981-06-10) |
| 203 | Episode 38 | Ian Bradley | Marcus Cole | 16 June 1981 (1981-06-16) |
| 204 | Episode 39 | Margaret McClusky | Marcus Cole | 17 June 1981 (1981-06-17) |
| 205 | Episode 40 | Barbara Ramsay | Juliana Focht | 23 June 1981 (1981-06-23) |
| 206 | Episode 41 | Ray Kolle | Juliana Focht | 24 June 1981 (1981-06-24) |
| 207 | Episode 42 | Dave Worthington | Leigh Spence | 30 June 1981 (1981-06-30) |
| 208 | Episode 43 | Alastair Sharp | Leigh Spence | 1 July 1981 (1981-07-01) |
| 209 | Episode 44 | David Minter & Margaret McClusky | John McRae | 7 July 1981 (1981-07-07) |
| 210 | Episode 45 | Bryon Williams | John McRae | 8 July 1981 (1981-07-08) |
| 211 | Episode 46 | Peter Brennan | Kendal Flanagan | 14 July 1981 (1981-07-14) |
| 212 | Episode 47 | David Stevens | Kendal Flanagan | 15 July 1981 (1981-07-15) |
| 213 | Episode 48 | Ray Kolle | Juliana Focht | 21 July 1981 (1981-07-21) |
| 214 | Episode 49 | Barbara Ramsay | Juliana Focht | 28 July 1981 (1981-07-28) |
| 215 | Episode 50 | Dave Worthington | Leigh Spence | 4 August 1981 (1981-08-04) |
| 216 | Episode 51 | Alastair Sharp | Leigh Spence | 5 August 1981 (1981-08-05) |
| 217 | Episode 52 | Bryon Williams | John McRae | 11 August 1981 (1981-08-11) |
| 218 | Episode 53 | Denise Morgan | John McRae | 12 August 1981 (1981-08-12) |
| 219 | Episode 54 | Margaret McClusky | Kendal Flanagan | 18 August 1981 (1981-08-18) |
| 220 | Episode 55 | Peter Brennan & Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 19 August 1981 (1981-08-19) |
| 221 | Episode 56 | Barbara Ramsay | Juliana Focht | 25 August 1981 (1981-08-25) |
| 222 | Episode 57 | Ray Kolle | Juliana Focht | 26 August 1981 (1981-08-26) |
| 223 | Episode 58 | Alastair Sharp | Wayne Cameron | 1 September 1981 (1981-09-01) |
| 224 | Episode 59 | Dave Worthington | Wayne Cameron | 2 September 1981 (1981-09-02) |
| 225 | Episode 60 | Bryon Williams | Gary Conway | 8 September 1981 (1981-09-08) |
| 226 | Episode 61 | Denise Morgan | Gary Conway | 9 September 1981 (1981-09-09) |
| 227 | Episode 62 | Margaret McClusky | Kendal Flanagan | 15 September 1981 (1981-09-15) |
| 228 | Episode 63 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 16 September 1981 (1981-09-16) |
| 229 | Episode 64 | Peter Brennan & Wendy Jackson | Juliana Focht | 22 September 1981 (1981-09-22) |
| 230 | Episode 65 | Ray Kolle | Juliana Focht | 23 September 1981 (1981-09-23) |
| 231 | Episode 66 | Ian Bradley | Wayne Cameron | 23 September 1981 (1981-09-23) |
| 232 | Episode 67 | Barbara Ramsay | Wayne Cameron | 29 September 1981 (1981-09-29) |
| 233 | Episode 68 | Dave Worthington | Lex Van Os | 30 September 1981 (1981-09-30) |
| 234 | Episode 69 | Christine McCourt | Lex Van Os | 30 September 1981 (1981-09-30) |
| 235 | Episode 70 | Alastair Sharp | Rod Hardy | 6 October 1981 (1981-10-06) |
| 236 | Episode 71 | Bryon Williams | Rod Hardy | 7 October 1981 (1981-10-07) |
| 237 | Episode 72 | Denise Morgan | Greg Shears | 13 October 1981 (1981-10-13) |
| 238 | Episode 73 | Margaret McClusky | Greg Shears | 14 October 1981 (1981-10-14) |
| 239 | Episode 74 | Coral Drouyn | Leigh Spence | 20 October 1981 (1981-10-20) |
| 240 | Episode 75 | Ian Bradley | Leigh Spence | 21 October 1981 (1981-10-21) |
| 241 | Episode 76 | Ray Kolle | Lex Van Os | 27 October 1981 (1981-10-27) |
| 242 | Episode 77 | Wendy Jackson | Lex Van Os | 28 October 1981 (1981-10-28) |
| 243 | Episode 78 | Michael Freundt & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 3 November 1981 (1981-11-03) |
| 244 | Episode 79 | Barbara Ramsay | Kendal Flanagan | 4 November 1981 (1981-11-04) |
| 245 | Episode 80 | Rick Maier | Juliana Focht | 10 November 1981 (1981-11-10) |
| 246 | Episode 81 | Dave Worthington | Juliana Focht | 11 November 1981 (1981-11-11) |
Season 4 (1982)
| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | Episode 1 | Ian Bradley | Leigh Spence | 9 February 1982 (1982-02-09) | |
| The women take over Wentworth. Meg and Jim make it to safety, while Janet and Steve remain trapped in the building. | |||||
| 248 | Episode 2 | Bryon Williams | Leigh Spence | 10 February 1982 (1982-02-10) | |
| Lizzie is dragged away from the riot and taken to court. Jim breaks into Wentworth. The police storm the prison with tear gas when the women refuse to back down. | |||||
| 249 | Episode 3 | John Mortimore | John Duncan | 16 February 1982 (1982-02-16) | |
| Marie attempts to escape under the guise of an officer. Janet adapts a new, bitter attitude towards the women. Lizzie's trial begins. Marie announces that she has taken over as Top Dog. | |||||
| 250 | Episode 4 | Coral Drouyn | John Duncan | 17 February 1982 (1982-02-17) | |
| Lizzie is acquitted of arson. Sandy faces the Visiting Justice for her leadership in the riot. Bea discovers some unsettling news about Kate, before being released from hospital. A new security measure is set, much to Meg's anger. Sandy and Steve grown closer to one another. Marie's drugs association with Fitzwater gets underway in the prison. | |||||
| 251 | Episode 5 | Dave Worthington | Kendal Flanagan | 23 February 1982 (1982-02-23) | |
| 252 | Episode 6 | Ray Kolle | Kendal Flanagan | 24 February 1982 (1982-02-24) | |
| 253 | Episode 7 | Wendy Jackson | Juliana Focht | 2 March 1982 (1982-03-02) | |
| 254 | Episode 8 | Barbara Ramsay | Juliana Focht | 3 March 1982 (1982-03-03) | |
| 255 | Episode 9 | Ian Bradley | John Gauci | 9 March 1982 (1982-03-09) | |
| 256 | Episode 10 | John Mortimore | John Gauci | 10 March 1982 (1982-03-10) | |
| 257 | Episode 11 | Coral Drouyn | Lex Van Os | 16 March 1982 (1982-03-16) | |
| 258 | Episode 12 | Dave Worthington | Lex Van Os | 17 March 1982 (1982-03-17) | |
| 259 | Episode 13 | Ray Kolle | Kendal Flanagan | 23 March 1982 (1982-03-23) | |
| 260 | Episode 14 | Bryon Williams | Kendal Flanagan | 24 March 1982 (1982-03-24) | |
| 261 | Episode 15 | Wendy Jackson | Juliana Focht | 30 March 1982 (1982-03-30) | |
| 262 | Episode 16 | Ian Smith | Juliana Focht | 31 March 1982 (1982-03-31) | |
| 263 | Episode 17 | Michael Freundt & Andrew Kennedy | Wayne Cameron | 6 April 1982 (1982-04-06) | |
| 264 | Episode 18 | John Mortimore | Wayne Cameron | 7 April 1982 (1982-04-07) | |
| 265 | Episode 19 | Ian Bradley | Lex Van Os | 13 April 1982 (1982-04-13) | |
| 266 | Episode 20 | Dave Worthington | Lex Van Os | 14 April 1982 (1982-04-14) | |
| 267 | Episode 21 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 20 April 1982 (1982-04-20) | |
| 268 | Episode 22 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 21 April 1982 (1982-04-21) | |
| 269 | Episode 23 | Ian Bradley | Juliana Focht | 27 April 1982 (1982-04-27) | |
| 270 | Episode 24 | Wendy Jackson | Juliana Focht | 28 April 1982 (1982-04-28) | |
| 271 | Episode 25 | Dave Worthington | John Gauci | 4 May 1982 (1982-05-04) | |
| 272 | Episode 26 | Barbara Ramsay | John Gauci | 5 May 1982 (1982-05-05) | |
| 273 | Episode 27 | Coral Drouyn | Peter Sharp | 11 May 1982 (1982-05-11) | |
| 274 | Episode 28 | John Mortimore | Peter Sharp | 12 May 1982 (1982-05-12) | |
| 275 | Episode 29 | Bryon Williams | Kendal Flanagan | 18 May 1982 (1982-05-18) | |
| 276 | Episode 30 | Ray Kolle | Kendal Flanagan | 19 May 1982 (1982-05-19) | |
| 277 | Episode 31 | Wendy Jackson | Juliana Focht | 25 May 1982 (1982-05-25) | |
| 278 | Episode 32 | Ian Bradley & Andrew Kennedy | Juliana Focht | 26 May 1982 (1982-05-26) | |
| 279 | Episode 33 | Dave Worthington | John McRae | 1 June 1982 (1982-06-01) | |
| 280 | Episode 34 | Dave Worthington & Coral Drouyn | John McRae | 2 June 1982 (1982-06-02) | |
| 281 | Episode 35 | Coral Drouyn | Marcus Cole | 8 June 1982 (1982-06-08) | |
| 282 | Episode 36 | John Mortimore | Marcus Cole | 9 June 1982 (1982-06-09) | |
| 283 | Episode 37 | Bryon Williams | Kendal Flanagan | 15 June 1982 (1982-06-15) | |
| 284 | Episode 38 | Ian Smith & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 16 June 1982 (1982-06-16) | |
| 285 | Episode 39 | Wendy Jackson | John Duncan | 22 June 1982 (1982-06-22) | |
| 286 | Episode 40 | Ray Kolle | John Duncan | 23 June 1982 (1982-06-23) | |
| The authorities close in on Chrissie Latham as she tries to leave the State with her own daughter. Susie Driscoll prepares for her release. | |||||
| 287 | Episode 41 | John Mortimore | John McRae | 29 June 1982 (1982-06-29) | |
| Susie Driscoll is released into the custody of Mrs Beamish. Chrissie Latham is put back inside. Joan Ferguson makes her debut as a cell search is conducted in search of illicit liquor. Doreen finds herself the first victim of Joan's black leather gloves. | |||||
| 288 | Episode 42 | Coral Drouyn | John McRae | 30 June 1982 (1982-06-30) | |
| Susie Driscoll is caught coming home late. Latham tries to seduce Mr Fawkner. | |||||
| 289 | Episode 43 | Dave Worthington | Lex Van Os | 6 July 1982 (1982-07-06) | |
| Latham gets Steve Fawkner suspended. Ferguson is caught with files outside the office while molesting Hannah Simpson. A group of thugs try to break Hannah out in court. | |||||
| 290 | Episode 44 | Graham Foreman | Lex Van Os | 7 July 1982 (1982-07-07) | |
| Bea gets a defamatory article about Steve Fawkner published. Ferguson warns Latham she must tell the truth about Steve Fawkner if she wants to see her daughter. | |||||
| 291 | Episode 45 | Wendy Jackson | Kendal Flanagan | 13 July 1982 (1982-07-13) | |
| Judy Bryant is released. Steve Fawkner's "friendship" with Wendy is ruined by the scandal despite being cleared. | |||||
| 292 | Episode 46 | Ray Kolle | Kendal Flanagan | 14 July 1982 (1982-07-14) | |
| Susie drifts into the gutter after quitting her job at the "Chuck Wagon". | |||||
| 293 | Episode 47 | Dave Worthington | Juliana Focht | 20 July 1982 (1982-07-20) | |
| Susie loses her virginity. | |||||
| 294 | Episode 48 | Anne Lucas | Juliana Focht | 20 July 1982 (1982-07-20) | |
| Chrissie Latham escapes, and places Hannah's mother in danger. Colleen almost catches the Freak molesting Hannah in solitary. | |||||
| 295 | Episode 49 | Coral Drouyn | John McRae | 21 July 1982 (1982-07-21) | |
| The Freak gets Birdsworth drunk to make her tell her where the still is hidden. | |||||
| 296 | Episode 50 | Alan Hopgood | John McRae | 27 July 1982 (1982-07-27) | |
| Donna Mason is arrested and brought into Wentworth to face the music about letting Susie slip into the gutter. Chrissie Latham is enraged by her losing battle to get custody of Elizabeth. | |||||
| 297 | Episode 51 | Patrea Smallacombe & Andrew Kennedy | Ray Kolle | 28 July 1982 (1982-07-28) | |
| The Freak gives Latham a hell of a beating. Maxine Daniels is inducted: she knows Joan Ferguson from Boggo Road in Queensland. Des forcibly injects Susie full of heroin. | |||||
| 298 | Episode 52 | John Mortimore | Lex Van Os | 3 August 1982 (1982-08-03) | |
| Donna is so desperate for a fix she offers herself to the Freak as payment. Latham is backed into a corner, forced to surrender her baby to Derek and Brenda. | |||||
| 299 | Episode 53 | Bryon Williams | Sam Simmonds & John Duncan | 4 August 1982 (1982-08-04) | |
| The Freak spills her guts to Hannah about her past, but will this evidence be damning enough for Hannah to get her the sack? | |||||
| 300 | Episode 54 | Dave Worthington | Sam Simmonds & John Duncan | 10 August 1982 (1982-08-10) | |
| Erica Davidson is not happy with the report on Joan Ferguson's service at Boggo Road, but it's not for the reasons you think. Doreen is released without being allowed to say goodbye to her mates. | |||||
| 301 | Episode 55 | Coral Drouyn | Mandy Smith | 11 August 1982 (1982-08-11) | |
| The women go on strike to boycott the Freak. Doreen gets a job at the shoe factory. | |||||
| 302 | Episode 56 | Marcus Cole | Mandy Smith | 17 August 1982 (1982-08-17) | |
| Susie Driscoll leaves the Halfway House to start a new life. The owner of the shoe factory orders that Doreen be sacked. That night, the shoe factory burns down. An attempt is made on Donna's life. Ferguson has a cruel ultimatum for the striking prisoners. | |||||
| 303 | Episode 57 | Graham Foreman | John McRae | 18 August 1982 (1982-08-18) | |
| Bea is forced to back down and end the strike. Donna is put back inside, and dies in Bea's arms. Barbara is arrested for theft, arson and murder. | |||||
| 304 | Episode 58 | Wendy Jackson | John McRae | 24 August 1982 (1982-08-24) | |
| Barbara is inducted alongside Paddy Lawson. Steve Fawkner campaigns for Birdsworth's release. Maxine invites her boyfriend and his mates over to the Halfway House to make a mess of it as Judy fights the red tape to get the House approved. Doreen leaves. | |||||
| 305 | Episode 59 | Anne Lucas | John Gauci | 25 August 1982 (1982-08-25) | |
| Up until now, Bea has said she has had nothing left to lose, because she is already serving life. Now, she is being considered for parole. Maxine makes amends with the Halfway House by stealing goods from a hardware store. Neil Murray starts work as the prison nurse. | |||||
| 306 | Episode 60 | Marcus Cole & Patrea Smallacombe | John Gauci | 31 August 1982 (1982-08-31) | |
| Maxine is caught by an undercover policeman putting stolen goods into a charity bin. | |||||
| 307 | Episode 61 | Dave Worthington | Lex Van Os | 1 September 1982 (1982-09-01) | |
| Margo Gaffney, on the run having escaped from Barnhurst, steals Meg's car and runs down a pedestrian. | |||||
| 308 | Episode 62 | Ian Smith | Lex Van Os | 7 September 1982 (1982-09-07) | |
| Meg is put inside for 3 days for contempt of court. | |||||
| 309 | Episode 63 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 8 September 1982 (1982-09-08) | |
| Penny Seymour is callously murdered by a black-gloved villain. | |||||
| 310 | Episode 64 | Andrew Kennedy & Patrea Smallacombe | Kendal Flanagan | 14 September 1982 (1982-09-14) | |
| Meg finishes her stint on the wrong side of the bars, after the women tar and feather Gaffney for giving her a bashing. | |||||
| 311 | Episode 65 | John Mortimore | John McRae | 15 September 1982 (1982-09-15) | |
| Another prostitute is murdered. Police report finding a black glove at the scene. Meg warns Gaffney to leave Paddy alone. | |||||
| 312 | Episode 66 | Bryon Williams | John McRae | 21 September 1982 (1982-09-21) | |
| Will Helen Smart become the next victim of the Black-Gloved Killer? Paddy agrees to undergo hypnotherapy. | |||||
| 313 | Episode 67 | Wendy Jackson | Leigh Spence | 22 September 1982 (1982-09-22) | |
| Maxine starts work as a babysitter for the Dempster family. Gaffney plays a cruel prank on Paddy. | |||||
| 314 | Episode 68 | Dave Worthington | Leigh Spence | 28 September 1982 (1982-09-28) | |
| Bea prepares to experience life out in the big wide world. Attempts to lure the Freak into a trap backfire. | |||||
| 315 | Episode 69 | Graham Foreman | John Gauci | 29 September 1982 (1982-09-29) | |
| Steve Fawkner is forced to resign. The true identity of the Black Gloved Killer is revealed. Bea begins unsupervised work release. | |||||
| 316 | Episode 70 | Coral Drouyn | John Gauci | 5 October 1982 (1982-10-05) | |
| Fawkner says goodbye to Wentworth. Latham and the other prisoners struggle to realise what Neil Murray really is. Sally Dempster runs down her husband. | |||||
| 317 | Episode 71 | Patrea Smallacombe | Mandy Smith | 6 October 1982 (1982-10-06) | |
| Dempster gets herself into trouble inside Wentworth. The women go on their outing to Pentridge. Meg is suspended. | |||||
| 318 | Episode 72 | Barry Main & Andrew Kennedy | Mandy Smith | 12 October 1982 (1982-10-12) | |
| The women are allowed to mingle with the men at Pentridge. | |||||
| 319 | Episode 73 | Wendy Jackson | Sam Simmonds | 13 October 1982 (1982-10-13) | |
| Dempster attempts suicide. Meg and Colleen try to make peace with their Freaky colleague. | |||||
| 320 | Episode 74 | John Mortimore | Sam Simmonds | 19 October 1982 (1982-10-19) | |
| Something stinks about Kerry's backstory. The Freak's dog is poisoned when her diaries are stolen. | |||||
| 321 | Episode 75 | Dave Worthington | Leigh Spence | 20 October 1982 (1982-10-20) | |
| Bea loses her job at the print shop. Birdsworth gets injured as the concert is ruined by an escape plot. | |||||
| 322 | Episode 76 | Coral Drouyn | Leigh Spence & Steve Mann | 26 October 1982 (1982-10-26) | |
| The Freak thwarts Bea's employment prospects. | |||||
| 323 | Episode 77 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 27 October 1982 (1982-10-27) | |
| The Freak is on the rampage, taunting Bea about the death of her daughter, and giving Paddy a humiliating body search. | |||||
| 324 | Episode 78 | Geoffrey Nottage | Kendal Flanagan | 2 November 1982 (1982-11-02) | |
| Lizzie's condition in hospital seems to deteriorate. Should Bea get her parole just to "spite Joan Ferguson"? | |||||
| 325 | Episode 79 | Graeme Foreman | Chris Adshead | 9 November 1982 (1982-11-09) | |
| The news of Lizzie's supposed death spreads through Wentworth. Barbara's time is running out as she continues to hide the diaries from Joan. Bea's future is decided. Will Tony fall for Maxine's charms? | |||||
| 326 | Episode 80 | Dave Worthington | Chris Adshead | 9 November 1982 (1982-11-09) | |
| The women come up with plan to get rid of the Freak, while Margo has a plan of her own, throwing the prison in to chaos. Bea and Joan's feud finally meets a violent confrontation, in the midst of a prison lockdown, which leaves several lives hanging in the balance. | |||||
Season 5 (1983)
In Brisbane, following Val Lehman's resignation, TVQ-0 cancelled the series after episode 400 was aired
| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | Episode 1 | Anne Lucas | Juliana Focht | 1 February 1983 (1983-02-01) | |
| Wentworth continues to burn with Bea, The Freak and Paddy trapped inside, the three of them make their way to the roof. Erica makes it out alive. The women are transferred to Woodridge. | |||||
| 328 | Episode 2 | Barry Main | Juliana Focht | 3 February 1983 (1983-02-03) | |
| 329 | Episode 3 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 8 February 1983 (1983-02-08) | |
| 330 | Episode 4 | Patrea Smallacombe | Leigh Spence | 10 February 1983 (1983-02-10) | |
| 331 | Episode 5 | Bryon Williams | Kendal Flanagan | 15 February 1983 (1983-02-15) | |
| 332 | Episode 6 | Wendy Jackson | Kendal Flanagan | 17 February 1983 (1983-02-17) | |
| 333 | Episode 7 | Dave Worthington | Chris Adshead | 22 February 1983 (1983-02-22) | |
| 334 | Episode 8 | Anne Lucas | Chris Adshead | 24 February 1983 (1983-02-24) | |
| 335 | Episode 9 | Ian Bradley | Lex Van Os | 1 March 1983 (1983-03-01) | |
| 336 | Episode 10 | Coral Drouyn | Lex Van Os | 3 March 1983 (1983-03-03) | |
| 337 | Episode 11 | Angela Barr & Andrew Kennedy | Steve Mann | 8 March 1983 (1983-03-08) | |
| 338 | Episode 12 | John Mortimore | Steve Mann | 8 March 1983 (1983-03-08) | |
| 339 | Episode 13 | Coral Drouyn & Dave Worthington | Kendal Flanagan | 10 March 1983 (1983-03-10) | |
| 340 | Episode 14 | Dave Worthington | Kendal Flanagan | 15 March 1983 (1983-03-15) | |
| 341 | Episode 15 | Ian Smith | Chris Adshead | 17 March 1983 (1983-03-17) | |
| 342 | Episode 16 | Bryon Williams | Chris Adshead | 22 March 1983 (1983-03-22) | |
| 343 | Episode 17 | Coral Drouyn | Lex Van Os | 24 March 1983 (1983-03-24) | |
| 344 | Episode 18 | Wendy Jackson | Lex Van Os | 29 March 1983 (1983-03-29) | |
| 345 | Episode 19 | John Mortimore | Steve Mann | 31 March 1983 (1983-03-31) | |
| 346 | Episode 20 | Angela Barr | Steve Mann | 5 April 1983 (1983-04-05) | |
| 347 | Episode 21 | Dave Worthington | Kendal Flanagan | 7 April 1983 (1983-04-07) | |
| 348 | Episode 22 | Andrew Kennedy & Patrea Smallacombe | Kendal Flanagan | 12 April 1983 (1983-04-12) | |
| 349 | Episode 23 | Coral Drouyn | Chris Adshead | 12 April 1983 (1983-04-12) | |
| 350 | Episode 24 | Dave Worthington | Chris Adshead | 14 April 1983 (1983-04-14) | |
| 351 | Episode 25 | Ian Smith | Lex Van Os | 19 April 1983 (1983-04-19) | |
| 352 | Episode 26 | John Mortimore | Lex Van Os | 21 April 1983 (1983-04-21) | |
| 353 | Episode 27 | Patrea Smallacombe | Steve Mann | 26 April 1983 (1983-04-26) | |
| 354 | Episode 28 | Wendy Jackson | Steve Mann | 28 April 1983 (1983-04-28) | |
| 355 | Episode 29 | Andrew Kennedy & Billie Morton | Kendal Flanagan | 3 May 1983 (1983-05-03) | |
| 356 | Episode 30 | Andrew Kennedy & Billie Morton | Kendal Flanagan | 5 May 1983 (1983-05-05) | |
| 357 | Episode 31 | Dave Worthington | Chris Adshead Sydney Location: John McRae | 10 May 1983 (1983-05-10) | |
| 358 | Episode 32 | Coral Drouyn | Chris Adshead Sydney Location: John McRae | 12 May 1983 (1983-05-12) | |
| 359 | Episode 33 | Wendy Jackson | Lex Van Os Sydney Location: John McRae | 17 May 1983 (1983-05-17) | |
| 360 | Episode 34 | Ian Smith | Lex Van Os Sydney Location: John McRae | 19 May 1983 (1983-05-19) | |
| 361 | Episode 35 | Wendy Jackson & Billie Morton | Steve Mann | 24 May 1983 (1983-05-24) | |
| 362 | Episode 36 | Dave Worthington | Steve Mann | 26 May 1983 (1983-05-26) | |
| 363 | Episode 37 | Bryon Williams | Kendal Flanagan | 31 May 1983 (1983-05-31) | |
| 364 | Episode 38 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 2 June 1983 (1983-06-02) | |
| 365 | Episode 39 | Ian Smith | Chris Adshead | 2 June 1983 (1983-06-02) | |
| 366 | Episode 40 | Dave Worthington | Chris Adshead | 7 June 1983 (1983-06-07) | |
| 367 | Episode 41 | Marcus Cole | Steve Mann | 9 June 1983 (1983-06-09) | |
| 368 | Episode 42 | Patrea Smallacombe & Andrew Kennedy | Lex Van Os | 14 June 1983 (1983-06-14) | |
| 369 | Episode 43 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 16 June 1983 (1983-06-16) | |
| 370 | Episode 44 | Wendy Jackson | Steve Mann | 21 June 1983 (1983-06-21) | |
| 371 | Episode 45 | Bryon Williams | Kendal Flanagan | 23 June 1983 (1983-06-23) | |
| 372 | Episode 46 | Billie Morton | Kendal Flanagan | 28 June 1983 (1983-06-28) | |
| 373 | Episode 47 | Coral Drouyn | John Gauci | 30 June 1983 (1983-06-30) | |
| 374 | Episode 48 | Dave Worthington | John Gauci | 30 June 1983 (1983-06-30) | |
| 375 | Episode 49 | Ian Smith | William Templer | 5 July 1983 (1983-07-05) | |
| 376 | Episode 50 | Wendy Jackson | William Templer | 7 July 1983 (1983-07-07) | |
| 377 | Episode 51 | Sydney Jackson & Frank Howson | Steve Mann | 12 July 1983 (1983-07-12) | |
| Pixie Mason arrives at Driscoll House, calling herself Sandy Gilham. Joan takes Jill Coulson to the zoo. Carol Coulson hangs herself in her cell when Jill rejects her. | |||||
| 378 | Episode 52 | Bryon Williams | Steve Mann | 14 July 1983 (1983-07-14) | |
| 379 | Episode 53 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 19 July 1983 (1983-07-19) | |
| 380 | Episode 54 | Dave Worthington & Wendy Jackson | Kendal Flanagan | 21 July 1983 (1983-07-21) | |
| 381 | Episode 55 | Fay Rousseaux & Wendy Jackson | John Gauci | 26 July 1983 (1983-07-26) | |
| 382 | Episode 56 | Coral Drouyn | John Gauci | 26 July 1983 (1983-07-26) | |
| 383 | Episode 57 | Wendy Jackson | Bill Templer | 28 July 1983 (1983-07-28) | |
| 384 | Episode 58 | Ian Smith | Bill Templer | 2 August 1983 (1983-08-02) | |
| 385 | Episode 59 | Bryon Williams | Steve Mann | 4 August 1983 (1983-08-04) | |
| 386 | Episode 60 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 9 August 1983 (1983-08-09) | |
| 387 | Episode 61 | Fay Rousseaux & Frank Howson | Chris Adshead | 11 August 1983 (1983-08-11) | |
| 388 | Episode 62 | Wendy Jackson | Chris Adshead | 16 August 1983 (1983-08-16) | |
| 389 | Episode 63 | Ian Smith | Godfrey Philipp | 18 August 1983 (1983-08-18) | |
| 390 | Episode 64 | Lex Van Os & Andrew Kennedy | Godfrey Philipp | 23 August 1983 (1983-08-23) | |
| 391 | Episode 65 | Andrew Kennedy & Fay Rousseaux | Bill Templer | 25 August 1983 (1983-08-25) | |
| 392 | Episode 66 | Sydney Jackson | Bill Templer | 30 August 1983 (1983-08-30) | |
| 393 | Episode 67 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 1 September 1983 (1983-09-01) | |
| 394 | Episode 68 | Lex Van Os & Ian Smith | Steve Mann | 6 September 1983 (1983-09-06) | |
| 395 | Episode 69 | Wendy Jackson | Chris Adshead | 8 September 1983 (1983-09-08) | |
| 396 | Episode 70 | Bryon Williams & Jim Simmonds | Chris Adshead | 13 September 1983 (1983-09-13) | |
| 397 | Episode 71 | Sydney Jackson | Ross Jennings | 13 September 1983 (1983-09-13) | |
| 398 | Episode 72 | Fay Rousseaux & Andrew Kennedy | Ross Jennings | 15 September 1983 (1983-09-15) | |
| The day of Petra's court case finally arrives. Colleen and Meg are in for a few surprises when they escort Lizzie on day release to meet her old friend, Mick. Bea uncovers that Sonia has been secretly working with Joan as their plot to scam the women continues. Hazel's condition deteriorates further, for which she begs Judy for one final request. | |||||
| 399 | Episode 73 | Coral Drouyn | Mark De Friest | 20 September 1983 (1983-09-20) | |
| 400 | Episode 74 | Ian Smith | Mark De Friest | 22 September 1983 (1983-09-22) | |
| Hazel is found dead and the women at Driscoll House become suspicious of Judy. Sonia persuades Joan to get rid of Bea once and for all; Joan goads Bea into bashing her and consequently she is transferred to Barnhurst for good, leading Sonia to become her successor as Top Dog. | |||||
| 401 | Episode 75 | Wendy Jackson | Mark Piper | 29 September 1983 (1983-09-29) | |
| Lizzie and the other prisoners are upset over Bea's sudden departure. Judy is still missing, and news circulates that she is wanted for Hazel's murder. New prisoner Cass Parker is transferred from Barnhurst, charged with murdering a prison officer. | |||||
| 402 | Episode 76 | Madga de la Pesca & James Simmonds | Mark Piper | 29 September 1983 (1983-09-29) | |
| 403 | Episode 77 | Andrew Kennedy & Fay Rousseaux | Kendal Flanagan | 4 October 1983 (1983-10-04) | |
| 404 | Episode 78 | Liddy Holloway & Lex Van Os | Kendal Flanagan | 6 October 1983 (1983-10-06) | |
| 405 | Episode 79 | Coral Drouyn | Ross Jennings | 11 October 1983 (1983-10-11) | |
| Remand prisoners Minnie Donovan and Bobbie Mitchell arrive at Wentworth. Minnie knows Ann Reynolds from their days working in child welfare. Minnie was a foster mother to children she trained to be shoplifters. Lizzie meets her long lost son, Arthur. | |||||
| 406 | Episode 80 | Ian Smith & James Simmonds | Ross Jennings | 13 October 1983 (1983-10-13) | |
| 407 | Episode 81 | Lex Van Os & Betty Quin | Greg Shears | 18 October 1983 (1983-10-18) | |
| 408 | Episode 82 | Magda de la Pesca & Betty Quin | Greg Shears | 18 October 1983 (1983-10-18) | |
| 409 | Episode 83 | Andrew Kennedy & Fay Rousseaux | Mark Piper | 20 October 1983 (1983-10-20) | |
| 410 | Episode 84 | Lex Van Os & Liddy Holloway | Mark Piper | 25 October 1983 (1983-10-25) | |
| 411 | Episode 85 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 25 October 1983 (1983-10-25) | |
| 412 | Episode 86 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 27 October 1983 (1983-10-27) | |
| 413 | Episode 87 | Andrew Kennedy & Kevin Anderson | Ross Jennings | 1 November 1983 (1983-11-01) | |
| Following Ann's discovery, Wally suddenly feels rejected and turns to Sam for comfort. Joan miraculously retrieves the tape from Baxter and returns to Wentworth with nothing to lose; a visit from the Fellow's Gang ends in tragedy for Joan. | |||||
| 414 | Episode 88 | James Simmonds | Ross Jennings | 1 November 1983 (1983-11-01) | |
| Joan goes on the rampage at Wentworth following her traumatic ordeal. Ann stresses over her current health scare, as Wally remains in the dark. Paul receives a glimmer of hope concerning his case. Bobbie makes peace with her fellow inmates. All is not what it seems when David's true intentions are finally revealed. | |||||
| 415 | Episode 89 | James Simmonds & Lyn Ogilvy | Bill Templer | 3 November 1983 (1983-11-03) | |
| In light of Randi's supposed escape, tighter restrictions are set in place. Ann discovers the truth about Wally and Sam. Belinda attempts to prove her capability. Meg grows suspicious of David. Lizzie finally looks forward to a positive future. Sam clears Paul's name. Colleen tries to convince Ann to see a doctor. Brenda sets up a meeting between Joan and Fellows. | |||||
| 416 | Episode 90 | Coral Drouyn | Bill Templer | 3 November 1983 (1983-11-03) | |
| Fellows agrees to spare Joan's life, in exchange for Brenda's safety. Ann finally decides to seek help. It's the day of Bobby's trial and she plans not to return to Wentworth. Lizzie fronts the parole board, but before she receives the news, she makes a shocking discovery about David. | |||||
Season 6 (1984)
| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417 | Episode 1 | Lex Van Os & Andrew Kennedy | Steve Mann | 17 January 1984 (1984-01-17) | |
| Lizzie collapses in the garden. Cass murders David when he tries to kill her. Minnie gets good news from the department. Ann thwarts a reconciliation with Wally when he makes the discovery about her illness. Minnie steals Joan's keys as a means of making her look inadequate, while Joan and Sonia find a way of setting her up. | |||||
| 418 | Episode 2 | Ian Smith & Lyn Ogilvy | Steve Mann | 24 January 1984 (1984-01-24) | |
| Joan claims that Minnie attacked her and stole her keys; however, Colleen remains in doubt. The women say goodbye to Lizzie. Sonia agrees to make trouble for Colleen if Joan aids her in regaining the Top Dog position. Scott hands in his resignation. Ann becomes distraught following her mastectomy. Meg takes Pixie on a job interview and they end up getting separated; Pixie later reveals that she has got a job in a wedding dress shop, unbeknown to everyone. Cass finds a pet mouse. Minnie is poisoned in solitary. | |||||
| 419 | Episode 3 | Wendy Jackson | Kendal Flanagan | 31 January 1984 (1984-01-31) | |
| 420 | Episode 4 | Coral Drouyn & Ray Kolle | Kendal Flanagan | 7 February 1984 (1984-02-07) | |
| 421 | Episode 5 | Andrew Kennedy & Fay Rousseaux | Ross Jennings | 9 February 1984 (1984-02-09) | |
| 422 | Episode 6 | James Simmonds | Ross Jennings | 16 February 1984 (1984-02-16) | |
| 423 | Episode 7 | Coral Drouyn | Bill Templer | 21 February 1984 (1984-02-21) | |
| 424 | Episode 8 | Ian Smith & Lex Van Os | Bill Templer | 21 February 1984 (1984-02-21) | |
| 425 | Episode 9 | Wendy Jackson & Lyn Ogilvy | Steve Mann | 23 February 1984 (1984-02-23) | |
| 426 | Episode 10 | Andrew Kennedy & Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 28 February 1984 (1984-02-28) | |
| 427 | Episode 11 | Fay Rousseaux & Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 28 February 1984 (1984-02-28) | |
| 428 | Episode 12 | David Phillips & James Simmonds | Kendal Flanagan | 1 March 1984 (1984-03-01) | |
| 429 | Episode 13 | James Simmonds & Betty Quin | Ross Jennings | 6 March 1984 (1984-03-06) | |
| 430 | Episode 14 | Lyn Ogilvy & Ray Kolle | Ross Jennings | 8 March 1984 (1984-03-08) | |
| 431 | Episode 15 | Betty Quin | Bill Templer | 13 March 1984 (1984-03-13) | |
| 432 | Episode 16 | Coral Drouyn & James Simmonds | Bill Templer | 13 March 1984 (1984-03-13) | |
| 433 | Episode 17 | Lyn Ogilvy & Ian Smith | Steve Mann | 15 March 1984 (1984-03-15) | |
| 434 | Episode 18 | Betty Quin & Ray Kolle | Steve Mann | 22 March 1984 (1984-03-22) | |
| 435 | Episode 19 | Ray Kolle & Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 27 March 1984 (1984-03-27) | |
| 436 | Episode 20 | Ian Smith & Fay Rousseaux | Kendal Flanagan | 29 March 1984 (1984-03-29) | |
| 437 | Episode 21 | Coral Drouyn & James Simmonds | Ross Jennings | 3 April 1984 (1984-04-03) | |
| 438 | Episode 22 | Bryon Williams & Betty Quin | Ross Jennings | 5 April 1984 (1984-04-05) | |
| 439 | Episode 23 | David Phillips & Ray Kolle | Julian McSwiney | 10 April 1984 (1984-04-10) | |
| 440 | Episode 24 | Fay Rousseaux & James Simmonds | Julian McSwiney | 10 April 1984 (1984-04-10) | |
| 441 | Episode 25 | Unknown | Unknown | 12 April 1984 (1984-04-12) | |
| 442 | Episode 26 | Fay Rousseaux & Ian Smith | Steve Mann | 17 April 1984 (1984-04-17) | |
| 443 | Episode 27 | Betty Quin & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 19 April 1984 (1984-04-19) | |
| 444 | Episode 28 | Ray Kolle & David Phillips | Kendal Flanagan | 24 April 1984 (1984-04-24) | |
| 445 | Episode 29 | James Simmonds & Andrew Kennedy | Godfrey Philipp | 26 April 1984 (1984-04-26) | |
| 446 | Episode 30 | Fay Rousseaux & Betty Quin | Godfrey Philipp | 1 May 1984 (1984-05-01) | |
| 447 | Episode 31 | Christopher Milne & Ray Kolle | Julian McSwiney | 1 May 1984 (1984-05-01) | |
| 448 | Episode 32 | Coral Drouyn | Julian McSwiney | 1 May 1984 (1984-05-01) | |
| 449 | Episode 33 | Ian Smith & Andrew Kennedy | Steve Mann | 8 May 1984 (1984-05-08) | |
| 450 | Episode 34 | Fay Rousseaux & Sally Webb | Steve Mann | 10 May 1984 (1984-05-10) | |
| 451 | Episode 35 | Ian Smith & Fay Rousseaux | Kendal Flanagan | 15 May 1984 (1984-05-15) | |
| 452 | Episode 36 | James Simmonds & Betty Quin | Kendal Flanagan | 17 May 1984 (1984-05-17) | |
| 453 | Episode 37 | Ian Smith & Andrew Kennedy | Colin Budds | 22 May 1984 (1984-05-22) | |
| 454 | Episode 38 | Coral Drouyn | Colin Budds | 24 May 1984 (1984-05-24) | |
| 455 | Episode 39 | James Simmonds & Sally Webb | Julian McSwiney | 29 May 1984 (1984-05-29) | |
| 456 | Episode 40 | Christopher Milne & Betty Quin | Julian McSwiney | 31 May 1984 (1984-05-31) | |
| 457 | Episode 41 | Fay Rousseaux & Lawrence Toma | Steve Mann | 5 June 1984 (1984-06-05) | |
| 458 | Episode 42 | Andrew Kennedy & Marcus Cole | Steve Mann | 7 June 1984 (1984-06-07) | |
| 459 | Episode 43 | Beverly Phillips & Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 12 June 1984 (1984-06-12) | |
| 460 | Episode 44 | Coral Drouyn & Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 14 June 1984 (1984-06-14) | |
| 461 | Episode 45 | Fay Rousseaux & Sally Webb | Colin Budds | 19 June 1984 (1984-06-19) | |
| 462 | Episode 46 | Betty Quin & James Simmonds | Colin Budds | 21 June 1984 (1984-06-21) | |
| 463 | Episode 47 | Ian Smith | Mandy Smith | 26 June 1984 (1984-06-26) | |
| 464 | Episode 48 | Marcus Cole & Ian Coughlan | Mandy Smith | 26 June 1984 (1984-06-26) | |
| 465 | Episode 49 | Betty Quin & Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 28 June 1984 (1984-06-28) | |
| 466 | Episode 50 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 3 July 1984 (1984-07-03) | |
| Leigh decides to pre-empt Roland over her porn films by selling her story to Camilla Wells. Ann ends her friendship with Wally for good when he admits that he helped Myra. Edna attempts to poison a naive Marlene. Joan punishes Shane for staying out all night. Judy is certain that Joan is about to overthrow Ann in a bid for the position of governor, therefore, Marie has instigated a riot, silently aided by Joan. Having taken full force of the prison, Marie, with the help of Reb, attempts to kill Myra in solitary in an attempt to remain as Top Dog. When Reb backs out, Marie pushes her down a flight of stairs, leaving Bobbie to take the blame. | |||||
| 467 | Episode 51 | James Simmonds & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 5 July 1984 (1984-07-05) | |
| 468 | Episode 52 | Sally Webb | Kendal Flanagan | 5 July 1984 (1984-07-05) | |
| 469 | Episode 53 | Fay Rousseaux & David Phillips | Colin Budds | 10 July 1984 (1984-07-10) | |
| 470 | Episode 54 | Betty Quin & John Powers | Colin Budds | 12 July 1984 (1984-07-12) | |
| 471 | Episode 55 | Coral Drouyn | Mandy Smith | 24 July 1984 (1984-07-24) | |
| 472 | Episode 56 | Ian Smith & Fay Rousseaux | Mandy Smith | 26 July 1984 (1984-07-26) | |
| 473 | Episode 57 | Fay Rousseaux & David Phillips | Steve Mann | 31 July 1984 (1984-07-31) | |
| 474 | Episode 58 | Sally Webb & Andrew Kennedy | Steve Mann | 2 August 1984 (1984-08-02) | |
| 475 | Episode 59 | Alister Webb & Jim Simmonds | Kendal Flanagan | 7 August 1984 (1984-08-07) | |
| 476 | Episode 60 | Sue Masters | Kendal Flanagan | 9 August 1984 (1984-08-09) | |
| 477 | Episode 61 | Sally Webb | Colin Budds | 14 August 1984 (1984-08-14) | |
| 478 | Episode 62 | Coral Drouyn | Colin Budds | 16 August 1984 (1984-08-16) | |
| 479 | Episode 63 | Ian Smith | Brian Lennane | 21 August 1984 (1984-08-21) | |
| 480 | Episode 64 | Fay Rousseaux | Brian Lennane | 23 August 1984 (1984-08-23) | |
| 481 | Episode 65 | Jan Smith & John Powers | Steve Mann | 28 August 1984 (1984-08-28) | |
| 482 | Episode 66 | Jim Simmonds & Noelle Cahill | Steve Mann | 30 August 1984 (1984-08-30) | |
| 483 | Episode 67 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 4 September 1984 (1984-09-04) | |
| Meg is brutally raped, but is reluctant to report the attack. Bobbie is forced to face the other women following her fight with Angel. Joan informs Reb that she is living on borrowed time. Angel's grandmother pays a visit and reveals to Ann that her granddaughter is not as innocent as she seems. Angel attempts to buy Joan's protection by secretly lagging to her about the plan Heather and the women have to get rid of her, while the women finally discover her true colours. Stan Dobson returns and applies for the prison handyman's job, only to be confronted by a threatening applicant. Joan sets up Deirdre to have her bashed. | |||||
| 484 | Episode 68 | Andrew Kennedy & Christine Milne | Kendal Flanagan | 6 September 1984 (1984-09-06) | |
| Reb makes amends with Deirdre following the attack. Meg is forced to relive her ordeal when she makes a report to the police. Angel remains in coventry with the other women. Stan is offered the job of handyman, but Edie mistakenly believes he is returning to work as a prison officer. Pixie returns to Wentworth. Reb has a score to settle with Lou for bashing her mother. Heather pays the price as the plan to set up Joan backfires. | |||||
| 485 | Episode 69 | Sally Webb | Colin Budds | 11 September 1984 (1984-09-11) | |
| Meg is furious with Phillip over his remark at the police station. Joan is gloating following the failed set-up attempt, as the women realise that any genuine grievances against her may go unnoticed in future. New prisoner, Kerryn Davies is struggling to cope without her husband. Stan obtains his old prison uniform so that Edie will not discover the truth about his handyman job. Bobbie meets her little sister the first time, while things with her father remain hostile. The women discover that Angel was behind Meg's attack. Lou is determined to see that Stan loses his job and lags on Reb in exchange for a favour. Reb gets the upper hand of Joan, whose life is left hanging in the balance. | |||||
| 486 | Episode 70 | David Phillips | Colin Budds | 13 September 1984 (1984-09-13) | |
| Joan is rescued from a near-fatal accident, but Ann is inclined to believe Reb's story. Ann reports another poison pen letter to the police. Kerryn attempts to adjust to life in Wentworth. Stan continues to keep up the facade, but Sloan discover the truth and threatens to tell Edie if he does not quit his job. Angel continues to play dangerous games, but ultimately takes things too far when Dot is poisoned; the women punish her by shaving her head. Ann returns home to find Inspector Rouse waiting with some unsettling news. | |||||
| 487 | Episode 71 | Ian Smith | Brian Lennane | 18 September 1984 (1984-09-18) | |
| 488 | Episode 72 | Fay Rousseaux | Brian Lennane | 18 September 1984 (1984-09-18) | |
| 489 | Episode 73 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 20 September 1984 (1984-09-20) | |
| 490 | Episode 74 | Jim Simmonds | Steve Mann | 25 September 1984 (1984-09-25) | |
| 491 | Episode 75 | Ian Coughlan & Fay Rousseaux | Kendal Flanagan | 27 September 1984 (1984-09-27) | |
| 492 | Episode 76 | Noelle Cahill & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 2 October 1984 (1984-10-02) | |
| 493 | Episode 77 | Christopher Milne & Alister Webb | Colin Budds | 4 October 1984 (1984-10-04) | |
| 494 | Episode 78 | Christopher Milne & Alister Webb | Colin Budds | 4 October 1984 (1984-10-04) | |
| 495 | Episode 79 | Fay Rousseaux & John Orcsik | Brian Lennane | 9 October 1984 (1984-10-09) | |
| 496 | Episode 80 | Tom Ettridge & Jim Simmonds | Brian Lennane | 11 October 1984 (1984-10-11) | |
| 497 | Episode 81 | John Powers & Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 18 October 1984 (1984-10-18) | |
| 498 | Episode 82 | Ian Coughlan | Steve Mann | 18 October 1984 (1984-10-18) | |
| 499 | Episode 83 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 23 October 1984 (1984-10-23) | |
| 500 | Episode 84 | Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 25 October 1984 (1984-10-25) | |
| 501 | Episode 85 | Fay Rousseaux | Chris Adshead | 30 October 1984 (1984-10-30) | |
| 502 | Episode 86 | Sally Webb | Chris Adshead | 30 October 1984 (1984-10-30) | |
| 503 | Episode 87 | Alister Webb | Catherine Millar | 1 November 1984 (1984-11-01) | |
| 504 | Episode 88 | Christine Gordon & Noelle Cahill | Catherine Millar | 8 November 1984 (1984-11-08) | |
| 505 | Episode 89 | Michael Joshua | Steve Mann | 8 November 1984 (1984-11-08) | |
| Having discovered Reb's true colours, Myra vows to put a stop to the drug racket and bring her down. Pixie attempts to protect the new mute prisoner, "Jane Doe", against Lou and when Pixie stumbles upon drugs in Lou's cell, Reb secretly lags on Lou while having her believe it was Pixie who lagged, ultimately putting Pixie in danger. Reb's time as top dog is up when Myra finally exposes her to the other women. | |||||
Season 7 (1985)
| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | Episode 1 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 24 January 1985 (1985-01-24) | |
| Myra saves Pixie. Reb exacts revenge on Myra and ends up being transferred to Blackmoor. | |||||
| 507 | Episode 2 | Ian Coughlan & David Phillips | Sean Nash | 29 January 1985 (1985-01-29) | |
| 508 | Episode 3 | Christopher Milne & Ian Coughlan | Sean Nash | 31 January 1985 (1985-01-31) | |
| 509 | Episode 4 | John Orcsik & Betty Quin | Chris Adshead | 5 February 1985 (1985-02-05) | |
| 510 | Episode 5 | Fay Rousseaux | Chris Adshead | 7 February 1985 (1985-02-07) | |
| 511 | Episode 6 | Jim Simmonds & Alister Webb | Catherine Millar | 12 February 1985 (1985-02-12) | |
| 512 | Episode 7 | Coral Drouyn | Catherine Millar | 14 February 1985 (1985-02-14) | |
| 513 | Episode 8 | John Orcsik & Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 19 February 1985 (1985-02-19) | |
| 514 | Episode 9 | Patrea Smallacombe & Ian Smith | Steve Mann | 21 February 1985 (1985-02-21) | |
| 515 | Episode 10 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 26 February 1985 (1985-02-26) | |
| 516 | Episode 11 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 28 February 1985 (1985-02-28) | |
| 517 | Episode 12 | Fay Rousseaux | Chris Adshead | 12 March 1985 (1985-03-12) | |
| 518 | Episode 13 | Coral Drouyn | Chris Adshead | 14 March 1985 (1985-03-14) | |
| 519 | Episode 14 | James Simmonds & Alister Webb | Sean Nash | 14 March 2015 (2015-03-14) | |
| 520 | Episode 15 | Ian Smith | Sean Nash | 19 March 1985 (1985-03-19) | |
| 521 | Episode 16 | Judy Rivers & Ted Ogden | Steve Mann | 21 March 1985 (1985-03-21) | |
| 522 | Episode 17 | Christopher Milne & Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 28 March 1985 (1985-03-28) | |
| 523 | Episode 18 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 2 April 1985 (1985-04-02) | |
| 524 | Episode 19 | John Orcsik | Kendal Flanagan | 4 April 1985 (1985-04-04) | |
| 525 | Episode 20 | Fay Rousseaux | Chris Adshead | 9 April 1985 (1985-04-09) | |
| 526 | Episode 21 | Coral Drouyn | Chris Adshead | 11 April 1985 (1985-04-11) | |
| 527 | Episode 22 | Gail Meillon & Alister Webb | Sean Nash | 16 April 1985 (1985-04-16) | |
| 528 | Episode 23 | Ted Ogden | Sean Nash | 18 April 1985 (1985-04-18) | |
| 529 | Episode 24 | James Simmonds & Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 23 April 1985 (1985-04-23) | |
| 530 | Episode 25 | William Shaw & John Orcsik | Steve Mann | 25 April 1985 (1985-04-25) | |
| 531 | Episode 26 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 25 April 1985 (1985-04-25) | |
| 532 | Episode 27 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 30 April 1985 (1985-04-30) | |
| 533 | Episode 28 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 2 May 1985 (1985-05-02) | |
| 534 | Episode 29 | Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 7 May 1985 (1985-05-07) | |
| 535 | Episode 30 | James Simmonds & Peter Dick | Sean Nash | 9 May 1985 (1985-05-09) | |
| 536 | Episode 31 | Coral Drouyn | Sean Nash | 14 May 1985 (1985-05-14) | |
| Myra becomes withdrawn following Ann's ultimatum. Anita unsuccessfully attempts to explain to the women why she lagged, before being released from Wentworth. Joan receives a visit from Anita in the hospital, with whom she is grateful for clearing her name. The women reminisce about past times at Wentworth. Ann receives news that Bea Smith has been killed in a fire a Barnhurst. | |||||
| 537 | Episode 32 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 16 May 1985 (1985-05-16) | |
| 538 | Episode 33 | Ted Ogden | Kendal Flanagan | 21 May 1985 (1985-05-21) | |
| 539 | Episode 34 | John Orcsik | Sean Nash | 23 May 1985 (1985-05-23) | |
| 540 | Episode 35 | Ian Coughlan | Sean Nash | 28 May 1985 (1985-05-28) | |
| 541 | Episode 36 | Gail Meillon & Alister Webb | Steve Mann | 30 May 1985 (1985-05-30) | |
| 542 | Episode 37 | Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 4 June 1985 (1985-06-04) | |
| 543 | Episode 38 | Kit Oldfield & James Simmonds | Chris Adshead | 6 June 1985 (1985-06-06) | |
| 544 | Episode 39 | Coral Drouyn | Chris Adshead | 11 June 1985 (1985-06-11) | |
| 545 | Episode 40 | Craig Wilkins & Patrea Smallacombe | Kendal Flanagan | 13 June 1985 (1985-06-13) | |
| 546 | Episode 41 | Fay Rousseaux & Coral Drouyn | Kendal Flanagan | 13 June 1985 (1985-06-13) | |
| 547 | Episode 42 | Ian Coughlan | Sean Nash | 18 June 1985 (1985-06-18) | |
| 548 | Episode 43 | Coral Drouyn | Sean Nash | 20 June 1985 (1985-06-20) | |
| 549 | Episode 44 | John Orcsik | Steve Mann & Tony Osicka | 25 June 1985 (1985-06-25) | |
| 550 | Episode 45 | Fay Rousseaux | Steve Mann | 27 June 1985 (1985-06-27) | |
| The armed men search for Ruth. The police arrive and the terrorists promise to kill an inmate on the hour of every hour until they are given a clean getaway from Wentworth with Ruth. | |||||
| 551 | Episode 46 | James Simmonds | Chris Adshead | 2 July 1985 (1985-07-02) | |
| The women pull together to overpower the terrorists but an inmate is shot and killed. Julie goes through the ducting to the governors office. Ruth gives Myra a choice; choose an inmate to be shot or Nora will be killed. | |||||
| 552 | Episode 47 | Coral Drouyn | Chris Adshead | 9 July 1985 (1985-07-09) | |
| Myra sacrifices herself for the sake of the other women. Julie gets through to the police. The terrorists getaway with Ruth and Joan, unaware the police are one step ahead of them. | |||||
| 553 | Episode 48 | Alister Webb | Kendal Flanagan | 11 July 1985 (1985-07-11) | |
| Nora is under suspicion of murder rather than her claim of self defense. Alice is given 10 years for Sam's murder. Jenny is advised to plead guilty to manslaughter. Nora tries to talk a depressed Daphne down from the roof. The news is out that Frank Burke has escaped. Ruth has been sent to Blackmoor which puts Joan's life in danger. | |||||
| 554 | Episode 49 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 16 July 1985 (1985-07-16) | |
| An unconscious Joan is rescued from the house fire and in attempt to spare her life she asks a favour of Blackmoor governor Cynthia Leach as a last resort. It is suggested that Daphne's erratic behaviour could be the result of PMS. Jenny is no closer to discovering who killed her grandmother. Frank takes Meg and Dennis hostage at gunpoint. | |||||
| 555 | Episode 50 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 18 July 1985 (1985-07-18) | |
| Joan worries for Terri's safety and meets with Cynthia and pleads with her to have Ruth taken care of. Ettie decides she wants out of prison so that she can use her money to help others. Jenny receives some bad news. Frank viciously shoots Dennis before being recaptured; he later fears that he may never walk again. | |||||
| 556 | Episode 51 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 23 July 1985 (1985-07-23) | |
| Joan meets with Fellows and urges him to have Arnie Ballinger call of the contract on her life in return for Ruth's safety at Blackmoor. Meg is undecided to tell Dennis the truth about his condition. Queenie Marshall arrives at Wentworth and gets off to a bad start with the other women. Nora and Ann attend Myra's funeral. Nora receives a visit from Mick Kirby, her child's possible father. Lou gets into a fight with Nora and May resulting in a fatal attack. | |||||
| 557 | Episode 52 | Kit Oldfield | Chris Langman | 25 July 1985 (1985-07-25) | |
| Nora suffers a miscarriage which she believes is punishment for her past. Lou is confident that she is finally on her way to becoming top dog. Joan is elected unopposed as Union Rep to replace Dennis. Ann is offered Andrew Fry's prior position as head of the department. Mervin has an epileptic seizure and asks Lexie and Nora to keep it a secret as it could cost him his job. Nora tries to strangle Lou for causing her miscarriage. | |||||
| 558 | Episode 53 | Dave Worthington | Chris Langman | 30 July 1985 (1985-07-30) | |
| Nora fronts the parole board following her attack on Lou. Joan attempts to prevent Julie from visiting her dying mother, while a desperate Julie looks for another alternative. Jenny begins to suspect that her Aunt Harriet may know more than she's letting on about her grandmother's murder. Queenie gets an early release. | |||||
| 559 | Episode 54 | Coral Drouyn | Tony Osicka | 1 August 1985 (1985-08-01) | |
| Nora makes some unwanted changes to how she operates as the new top dog. The officers come down hard on Joan for her treatment towards Julie. Ettie goes to trial and is hopeful for an acquittal. Lexie becomes difficult when she is refused parole. Dennis is upset that Meg has kept her appointment as the new governor from him. Julie is pleased when she granted permission to visit her mother, however, her happiness is short-lived when she later receives some sad news. Jenny discovers that it was her Uncle Steven who killed her grandmother. | |||||
| 560 | Episode 55 | John Orcsik | Charles Bud Tingwell | 6 August 1985 (1985-08-06) | |
| 561 | Episode 56 | Alister Webb & Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 8 August 1985 (1985-08-08) | |
| 562 | Episode 57 | Thornton/Smallbone & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 13 August 1985 (1985-08-13) | |
| 563 | Episode 58 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 15 August 1985 (1985-08-15) | |
| 564 | Episode 59 | Patrea Smallacombe & James Simmonds | Sean Nash | 20 August 1985 (1985-08-20) | |
| 565 | Episode 60 | Ted Ogden & Ian Coughlan | Tony Osicka | 22 August 1985 (1985-08-22) | |
| 566 | Episode 61 | Kit Oldfield | Tony Osicka | 27 August 1985 (1985-08-27) | |
| 567 | Episode 62 | Merle Thornton & John Smallbone | Charles (Bud) Tingwell | 29 August 1985 (1985-08-29) | |
| 568 | Episode 63 | Coral Drouyn | Charles (Bud) Tingwell | 3 September 1985 (1985-09-03) | |
| 569 | Episode 64 | Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 5 September 1985 (1985-09-05) | |
| 570 | Episode 65 | Alister Webb & James Simmonds | Kendal Flanagan | 10 September 1985 (1985-09-10) | |
| 571 | Episode 66 | Dave Worthington | Sean Nash | 12 September 1985 (1985-09-12) | |
| 572 | Episode 67 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 17 September 1985 (1985-09-17) | |
| 573 | Episode 68 | Kit Oldfield | Tony Osicka | 24 September 1985 (1985-09-24) | |
| 574 | Episode 69 | Ian Coughlan | Tony Osicka | 26 September 1985 (1985-09-26) | |
| 575 | Episode 70 | Merle Thornton & John Smallbone | Mandy Smith | 1 October 1985 (1985-10-01) | |
| 576 | Episode 71 | Coral Drouyn | Mandy Smith | 1 October 1985 (1985-10-01) | |
| 577 | Episode 72 | Ian Smith & John Coulter | Kendal Flanagan | 8 October 1985 (1985-10-08) | |
| 578 | Episode 73 | Kelly Bermingham & Alister Webb | Kendal Flanagan | 10 October 1985 (1985-10-10) | |
| 579 | Episode 74 | Dave Worthington | Sean Nash | 15 October 1985 (1985-10-15) | |
| 580 | Episode 75 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 17 October 1985 (1985-10-17) | |
| 581 | Episode 76 | Kit Oldfield & Marie Trevor | Tony Osicka | 22 October 1985 (1985-10-22) | |
| 582 | Episode 77 | Ian Coughlan & Gail Meillon | Tony Osicka | 22 October 1985 (1985-10-22) | |
| 583 | Episode 78 | Tony McDonald & Merle Thornton | Steve Mann | 24 October 1985 (1985-10-24) | |
| 584 | Episode 79 | Coral Drouyn | Steve Mann | 29 October 1985 (1985-10-29) | |
| 585 | Episode 80 | John Coulter & Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 29 October 1985 (1985-10-29) | |
| 586 | Episode 81 | Alister Webb & Kelly Bermingham | Kendal Flanagan | 31 October 1985 (1985-10-31) | |
| New prisoner, Rita Connors immediately clashes with Joan. Joyce is brutally bashed by Eve when she overhears a conversation confirming Eve's guilt; Reb is set-up to take the blame. Lou and Alice ambush Rita, but are in for a surprise when she takes them on single-handed. | |||||
| 587 | Episode 82 | Dave Worthington | Sean Nash | 5 November 1985 (1985-11-05) | |
| 588 | Episode 83 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 5 November 1985 (1985-11-05) | |
Season 8 (1986)
| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 589 | Episode 1 | Ian Coughlan | Tony Osicka | 9 January 1986 (1986-01-09) | |
| 590 | Episode 2 | Kit Oldfield | Tony Osicka | 16 January 1986 (1986-01-16) | |
| 591 | Episode 3 | Thornton/Smallbone & Bevan Lee | Steve Mann | 21 January 1986 (1986-01-21) | |
| 592 | Episode 4 | Marie Trevor & Gail Meillon | Steve Mann | 23 January 1986 (1986-01-23) | |
| 593 | Episode 5 | Kelly Bermingham & Ian Smith | Kendal Flanagan | 28 January 1986 (1986-01-28) | |
| 594 | Episode 6 | Alister Webb | Kendal Flanagan | 30 January 1986 (1986-01-30) | |
| 595 | Episode 7 | Fay Rousseaux | Sean Nash | 4 February 1986 (1986-02-04) | |
| 596 | Episode 8 | John Coulter & Tony McDonald | Sean Nash | 6 February 1986 (1986-02-06) | |
| 597 | Episode 9 | Ian Coughlan | Tony Osicka | 13 February 1986 (1986-02-13) | |
| 598 | Episode 10 | Kit Oldfield | Tony Osicka | 18 February 1986 (1986-02-18) | |
| 599 | Episode 11 | Dave Worthington & Marie Trevor | Steve Mann | 18 February 1986 (1986-02-18) | |
| 600 | Episode 12 | Ian Smith | Steve Mann | 20 February 1986 (1986-02-20) | |
| A riot led by Lou erupts at Wentworth putting several inmates and officers lives in danger. Lexie goes to stay at a brothel. The feud between Rita and The Freak comes to a head. | |||||
| 601 | Episode 13 | Alister Webb | Kendal Flanagan | 25 February 1986 (1986-02-25) | |
| In a race against time, Bob climb through the ducting to put a stop to the riot. Jessie and Barbie are released. | |||||
| 602 | Episode 14 | Sean Nash & Kelly Bermingham | Kendal Flanagan | 27 February 1986 (1986-02-27) | |
| 603 | Episode 15 | Bevan Lee & Neil Luxmoore | Sean Nash | 4 March 1986 (1986-03-04) | |
| 604 | Episode 16 | Tony McDonald & John Coulter | Sean Nash | 6 March 1986 (1986-03-06) | |
| 605 | Episode 17 | David Stevens | Tony Osicka | 11 March 1986 (1986-03-11) | |
| 606 | Episode 18 | Fay Rousseaux | Tony Osicka | 13 March 1986 (1986-03-13) | |
| 607 | Episode 19 | Ian Coughlan | Steve Mann | 18 March 1986 (1986-03-18) | |
| Rita and Alice face the music over Lou's attack as they attempt to make a desperate bid to clear their names. It is later discovered that Lou's wounds were self-inflicted as a means of escaping. | |||||
| 608 | Episode 20 | Kit Oldfield | Steve Mann | 20 March 1986 (1986-03-20) | |
| 609 | Episode 21 | Michael Joshua | Kendal Flanagan | 25 March 1986 (1986-03-25) | |
| 610 | Episode 22 | Gail Meillon & Alison Nisselle | Kendal Flanagan | 27 March 1986 (1986-03-27) | |
| 611 | Episode 23 | Neil Luxmoore & Ian Coughlan | Sean Nash | 1 April 1986 (1986-04-01) | |
| 612 | Episode 24 | Sean Nash & Bevan Lee | Sean Nash | 3 April 1986 (1986-04-03) | |
| 613 | Episode 25 | Ian Coughlan & John Coulter | Tony Osicka | 8 April 1986 (1986-04-08) | |
| 614 | Episode 26 | Alister Webb | Tony Osicka | 10 April 1986 (1986-04-10) | |
| 615 | Episode 27 | Quincey McQuade & Alison Nisselle | Brendan Maher | 15 April 1986 (1986-04-15) | |
| 616 | Episode 28 | Kit Oldfield | Brendan Maher | 17 April 1986 (1986-04-17) | |
| 617 | Episode 29 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 22 April 1986 (1986-04-22) | |
| 618 | Episode 30 | John Clifford White & Bevan Lee | Kendal Flanagan | 24 April 1986 (1986-04-24) | |
| 619 | Episode 31 | Bevan Lee & Gail Meillon | Sean Nash | 29 April 1986 (1986-04-29) | |
| 620 | Episode 32 | Neil Luxmoore & Marie Trevor | Sean Nash | 1 May 1986 (1986-05-01) | |
| 621 | Episode 33 | Alister Webb | Tony Osicka | 6 May 1986 (1986-05-06) | |
| 622 | Episode 34 | John Coulter & Ian Coughlan | Tony Osicka | 8 May 1986 (1986-05-08) | |
| 623 | Episode 35 | Andrew Kennedy & Bevan Lee | Alister Smart | 13 May 1986 (1986-05-13) | |
| 624 | Episode 36 | Quincey McQuade & John Clifford White | Alister Smart | 15 May 1986 (1986-05-15) | |
| 625 | Episode 37 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 20 May 1986 (1986-05-20) | |
| 626 | Episode 38 | Sean Nash & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 22 May 1986 (1986-05-22) | |
| 627 | Episode 39 | Alister Webb & Andrew Kennedy | Sean Nash | 27 May 1986 (1986-05-27) | |
| 628 | Episode 40 | Quincy McQuade & Neil Luxmoore | Sean Nash | 3 June 1986 (1986-06-03) | |
| 629 | Episode 41 | Sean Nash | Tony Osicka | 5 June 1986 (1986-06-05) | |
| 630 | Episode 42 | Ian Smith & Gail Smith | Tony Osicka | 10 June 1986 (1986-06-10) | |
| 631 | Episode 43 | Ian Coughlan | Alister Smart | 12 June 1986 (1986-06-12) | |
| 632 | Episode 44 | Kit Oldfield & Marie Trevor | Alister Smart | 17 June 1986 (1986-06-17) | |
| 633 | Episode 45 | Quincey McQuade | Alister Smart | 19 June 1986 (1986-06-19) | |
| 634 | Episode 46 | John Coulter | Kendal Flanagan | 24 June 1986 (1986-06-24) | |
| 635 | Episode 47 | Alister Webb & Andrew Kennedy | Sean Nash | 26 June 1986 (1986-06-26) | |
| 636 | Episode 48 | Bevan Lee | Sean Nash | 1 July 1986 (1986-07-01) | |
| 637 | Episode 49 | Gail Meillon & Alison Nisselle | Tony Osicka | 3 July 1986 (1986-07-03) | |
| 638 | Episode 50 | Ian Smith & Gail Smith | Tony Osicka | 8 July 1986 (1986-07-08) | |
| 639 | Episode 51 | Ian Coughlan | Alister Smart | 10 July 1986 (1986-07-10) | |
| 640 | Episode 52 | Alister Webb & Neil Luxmoore | Alister Smart | 15 July 1986 (1986-07-15) | |
| 641 | Episode 53 | Quincey McQuade | Kendal Flanagan & Tony Osicka | 17 July 1986 (1986-07-17) | |
| 642 | Episode 54 | John Coulter & Kit Oldfield | Kendal Flanagan & Tony Osicka | 22 July 1986 (1986-07-22) | |
| 643 | Episode 55 | Marie Trevor | Sean Nash | 24 July 1986 (1986-07-24) | |
| 644 | Episode 56 | Andrew Kennedy & Sean Nash | Sean Nash | 29 July 1986 (1986-07-29) | |
| 645 | Episode 57 | David Stevens | Tony Osicka | 31 July 1986 (1986-07-31) | |
| 646 | Episode 58 | Alister Webb & Neil Luxmoore | Tony Osicka | 31 July 1986 (1986-07-31) | |
| 647 | Episode 59 | Kit Oldfield & Ian Smith | Steve Mann | 5 August 1986 (1986-08-05) | |
| 648 | Episode 60 | Alison Nisselle | Steve Mann | 7 August 1986 (1986-08-07) | |
| 649 | Episode 61 | Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 7 August 1986 (1986-08-07) | |
| 650 | Episode 62 | Andrew Kennedy & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 12 August 1986 (1986-08-12) | |
| 651 | Episode 63 | Quincey McQuade | Sean Nash | 14 August 1986 (1986-08-14) | |
| 652 | Episode 64 | John Coulter & Marie Trevor | Sean Nash | 14 August 1986 (1986-08-14) | |
| 653 | Episode 65 | Alister Webb | Tony Osicka | 19 August 1986 (1986-08-19) | |
| 654 | Episode 66 | Peter Copeman & Quincey McQuade | Tony Osicka | 21 August 1986 (1986-08-21) | |
| 655 | Episode 67 | Ian Smith & Gail Smith | Steve Mann | 21 August 1986 (1986-08-21) | |
| 656 | Episode 68 | Alison Nisselle & Neil Luxmoore | Steve Mann | 26 August 1986 (1986-08-26) | |
| 657 | Episode 69 | Ian Coughlan & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 28 August 1986 (1986-08-28) | |
| 658 | Episode 70 | Kit Oldfield & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 28 August 1986 (1986-08-28) | |
| 659 | Episode 71 | Quincey McQuade | Sean Nash | 2 September 1986 (1986-09-02) | |
| 660 | Episode 72 | John Coulter & Marie Trevor | Sean Nash | 4 September 1986 (1986-09-04) | |
| 661 | Episode 73 | Peter Copeman & Sean Nash | Tony Osicka | 4 September 1986 (1986-09-04) | |
| 662 | Episode 74 | Alister Webb | Tony Osicka | 9 September 1986 (1986-09-09) | |
| 663 | Episode 75 | Neil Luxmoore & Alison Nisselle | Gary Conway | 11 September 1986 (1986-09-11) | |
| 664 | Episode 76 | Ian Smith & Gail Smith | Gary Conway | 11 September 1986 (1986-09-11) | |
| 665 | Episode 77 | Ian Coughlan & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 16 September 1986 (1986-09-16) | |
| 666 | Episode 78 | Robert Greenberg & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 18 September 1986 (1986-09-18) | |
| 667 | Episode 79 | Sean Nash & Peter Copeman | Sean Nash | 18 September 1986 (1986-09-18) | |
| 668 | Episode 80 | Quincey McQuade | Sean Nash | 25 September 1986 (1986-09-25) | |
| 669 | Episode 81 | Alister Webb & Neil Luxmoore | Tony Osicka | 25 September 1986 (1986-09-25) | |
| 670 | Episode 82 | John Coulter & Andrew Kennedy | Tony Osicka | 30 September 1986 (1986-09-30) | |
| 671 | Episode 83 | Ian Smith & Gail Smith | Gary Conway | 2 October 1986 (1986-10-02) | |
| 672 | Episode 84 | Alison Nisselle & Neil Luxmoore | Gary Conway | 2 October 1986 (1986-10-02) | |
| 673 | Episode 85 | Terry Finch & Andrew Kennedy | Kendal Flanagan | 7 October 1986 (1986-10-07) | |
| Following Craven’s murder, The Minister demands that Lorelei is sent to a mental institution. Joan orders that the women stick to a new set of harsh rules. Nobody seems to want to be Deputy Governor with Joan in charge so Meg, Joyce and Marty are to be transferred out of Wentworth. | |||||
| 674 | Episode 86 | Gwenda Marsh & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 9 October 1986 (1986-10-09) | |
| 675 | Episode 87 | Quincey McQuade & Sean Nash | Sean Nash | 9 October 1986 (1986-10-09) | |
| 676 | Episode 88 | Marie Trevor & John Coulter | Sean Nash | 14 October 1986 (1986-10-14) | |
| 677 | Episode 89 | Bevan Lee & Ian Coughlan | Tony Osicka | 21 October 1986 (1986-10-21) | |
| 678 | Episode 90 | Terry Finch & Robert Greenberg | Tony Osicka | 23 October 1986 (1986-10-23) | |
| 679 | Episode 91 | Ian Smith & Alison Nisselle | Chris Sheil | 23 October 1986 (1986-10-23) | |
| 680 | Episode 92 | Neil Luxmoore | Chris Sheil | 30 October 1986 (1986-10-30) | |
| 681 | Episode 93 | Andrew Kennedy & Ian Coughlan | Kendal Flanagan | 30 October 1986 (1986-10-30) | |
| 682 | Episode 94 | Gail Meillon & Gwenda Marsh | Kendal Flanagan | 6 November 1986 (1986-11-06) | |
| 683 | Episode 95 | Quincey McQuade | Sean Nash | 6 November 1986 (1986-11-06) | |
| 684 | Episode 96 | Michael Joshua & Gwenda Marsh | Sean Nash | 11 November 1986 (1986-11-11) | |
| 685 | Episode 97 | Terry Finch | Tony Osicka | 13 November 1986 (1986-11-13) | |
| 686 | Episode 98 | John Coulter & Marie Trevor | Tony Osicka | 20 November 1986 (1986-11-20) | |
| 687 | Episode 99 | Ian Smith & Alison Nisselle | Chris Sheil | 25 November 1986 (1986-11-25) | |
| 688 | Episode 100 | Neil Luxmoore | Chris Sheil | 27 November 1986 (1986-11-27) | |
| 689 | Episode 101 | Gwenda Marsh & Sean Nash | Kendal Flanagan | 2 December 1986 (1986-12-02) | |
| 690 | Episode 102 | John Coulter & Gail Meillon | Kendal Flanagan | 4 December 1986 (1986-12-04) | |
| 691 | Episode 103 | Quincey McQuade | Sean Nash | 9 December 1986 (1986-12-09) | |
| Tom pushes Kath to talk to Merle and the pair finally reconcile. Spike receives a visit from her mother, with a little help from Marty, and they make up their differences, before Spike is released from Wentworth. Vicki and Brumby decided to help Rita by making some hash cookies. An outburst from Kath about what life is really like inside prompts The Department to consider Ann’s request for a Prison Reforms program. Rita decides to end her chemotherapy sessions and make the most of whatever time she has left, before the women discover her illness. Joan and Rita put their plan into action when Joan aids her escape. | |||||
| 692 | Episode 104 | Ian Smith & Marie Trevor | Sean Nash | 11 December 1986 (1986-12-11) | |
| Following the escape, Rita heads to the building society where she successfully obtains the money and hides it in a safe place, but is eventually recaptured. She persuades an anxious Joan to collect the money as soon as possible in fear of it being discovered. It’s Rita’s birthday and her friends give her a celebration she’ll never forget; she steps down as top dog and offers the position to Kath. Ann finally receives positive news about the Prison Reforms program. Alice is offered a transfer to Barnhurst to be with Harry, but temporarily declines so that she can be with Rita. The announcement of Rita’s death spreads through Wentworth, leaving both prisoners and staff, including Joan, upset. Joan finally picks up the courage to go and collect the money, but is all what it seems? | |||||
External links
- Prisoner at IMDb
- Fan site with detailed episode guides www.wwwentworth.co.uk
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