List of Prisoner episodes

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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.

Contents

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

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 7927 February 1979 (1979-02-27)28 November 1979 (1979-11-28)
2 8622 January 1980 (1980-01-22)12 November 1980 (1980-11-12)
3 814 February 1981 (1981-02-04)11 November 1981 (1981-11-11)
4 809 February 1982 (1982-02-09)9 November 1982 (1982-11-09)
5 901 February 1983 (1983-02-01)3 November 1983 (1983-11-03)
6 8917 January 1984 (1984-01-17)8 November 1984 (1984-11-08)
7 8324 January 1985 (1985-01-24)5 November 1985 (1985-11-05)
8 1049 January 1986 (1986-01-09)11 December 1986 (1986-12-11)

Episodes

Season 1 (1979)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1Episode 1
Episode 2
Graeme Arthur Reg Watson 27 February 1979 (1979-02-27)
2
3Episode 3Rod HardyIan Bradley28 February 1979 (1979-02-28)
4Episode 4Graeme ArthurIan Bradley6 March 1979 (1979-03-06)
5Episode 5Rod HardyReg Watson7 March 1979 (1979-03-07)
6Episode 6Graeme ArthurDenise Morgan13 March 1979 (1979-03-13)
7Episode 7Gary ConwayDenise Morgan14 March 1979 (1979-03-14)
8Episode 8Brian McDuffieIan Coughlan20 March 1979 (1979-03-20)
9Episode 9Gary ConwayIan Bradley21 March 1979 (1979-03-21)
10Episode 10Graeme ArthurIan Coughlan27 March 1979 (1979-03-27)
11Episode 11Gary ConwayDenise Morgan28 March 1979 (1979-03-28)
12Episode 12Brian McDuffieMichael Brindley3 April 1979 (1979-04-03)
13Episode 13Godfrey PhilippMichael Brindley4 April 1979 (1979-04-04)
14Episode 14Godfrey PhilippMichael Brindley10 April 1979 (1979-04-10)
15Episode 15Gary ConwayDenise Morgan11 April 1979 (1979-04-11)
16Episode 16Gary ConwayMarcus Cole17 April 1979 (1979-04-17)
17Episode 17 Simon Wincer Dave Worthington & Marcus Cole18 April 1979 (1979-04-18)
18Episode 18Simon WincerDenise Morgan24 April 1979 (1979-04-24)
19Episode 19William FitzwaterJill Kavalek25 April 1979 (1979-04-25)
20Episode 20William FitzwaterDenise Morgan1 May 1979 (1979-05-01)
21Episode 21Marcus Cole & Charles TingwellMarcus Cole2 May 1979 (1979-05-02)
22Episode 22Marcus Cole & Charles TingwellMichael Brindley8 May 1979 (1979-05-08)
23Episode 23Julian PringleMaree Teychenne9 May 1979 (1979-05-09)
24Episode 24Julian PringleRon McLean15 May 1979 (1979-05-15)
25Episode 25Alan ColemanStanley Walsh16 May 1979 (1979-05-16)
26Episode 26Alan ColemanSarah Darling22 May 1979 (1979-05-22)
27Episode 27William FitzwaterDenise Morgan23 May 1979 (1979-05-23)
28Episode 28William FitzwaterDave Worthington & Ian Bradley29 May 1979 (1979-05-29)
29Episode 29Marcus ColeMichael Brindley30 May 1979 (1979-05-30)
30Episode 30Marcus ColeSheila Sibley5 June 1979 (1979-06-05)
31Episode 31Julian PringleDenise Morgan6 June 1979 (1979-06-06)
32Episode 32Julian PringleJohn Drew12 June 1979 (1979-06-12)
33Episode 33Peita LetchfordRay Kolle12 June 1979 (1979-06-12)
34Episode 34Peita LetchfordSheila Sibley19 June 1979 (1979-06-19)
35Episode 35Leigh SpenceMichael Brindley20 June 1979 (1979-06-20)
36Episode 36Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan26 June 1979 (1979-06-26)
37Episode 37Marcus ColeJohn Drew27 June 1979 (1979-06-27)
38Episode 38Marcus ColeSheila Sibley3 July 1979 (1979-07-03)
39Episode 39Brian FaullRon McLean4 July 1979 (1979-07-04)
40Episode 40Brian FaullDenise Morgan10 July 1979 (1979-07-10)
41Episode 41 Leon Thau John Hepworth 11 July 1979 (1979-07-11)
42Episode 42Leon ThauMaree Teychenne17 July 1979 (1979-07-17)
43Episode 43Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan18 July 1979 (1979-07-18)
44Episode 44Leigh SpenceDave Worthington & Ian Bradley24 July 1979 (1979-07-24)
45Episode 45Marcus ColeMichael Brindley25 July 1979 (1979-07-25)
46Episode 46Marcus ColeJohn Drew31 July 1979 (1979-07-31)
47Episode 47Philip EastJohn Upton1 August 1979 (1979-08-01)
48Episode 48Philip EastS. E. Unsworth7 August 1979 (1979-08-07)
49Episode 49Leon Thau & Philip EastDenise Morgan8 August 1979 (1979-08-08)
50Episode 50Leon Thau & Philip EastJohn Wood14 August 1979 (1979-08-14)
51Episode 51Leigh SpenceJohn Upton15 August 1979 (1979-08-15)
52Episode 52Leigh SpenceSheila Sibley21 August 1979 (1979-08-21)
53Episode 53Marcus ColeRay Kolle22 August 1979 (1979-08-22)
54Episode 54Marcus ColeDenise Morgan28 August 1979 (1979-08-28)
55Episode 55Simon HellingsMargaret McClusky29 August 1979 (1979-08-29)
56Episode 56Simon HellingsAnne Lucas & John Wregg4 September 1979 (1979-09-04)
57Episode 57Philip EastJohn Wood5 September 1979 (1979-09-05)
58Episode 58Philip EastDave Worthington11 September 1979 (1979-09-11)
59Episode 59Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan12 September 1979 (1979-09-12)
60Episode 60Leigh SpenceMichael Brindley18 September 1979 (1979-09-18)
61Episode 61Marcus ColeIan Bradley & Anne Lucas19 September 1979 (1979-09-19)
62Episode 62Marcus ColeMargaret McClusky25 September 1979 (1979-09-25)
63Episode 63Leon ThauDenise Morgan26 September 1979 (1979-09-26)
64Episode 64Leon ThauSheila Sibley2 October 1979 (1979-10-02)
65Episode 65Philip EastJohn Upton3 October 1979 (1979-10-03)
66Episode 66Simon HellingsDave Worthington16 October 1979 (1979-10-16)
67Episode 67Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan17 October 1979 (1979-10-17)
68Episode 68Leigh SpenceRay Kolle23 October 1979 (1979-10-23)
69Episode 69Marcus ColeJohn Wood24 October 1979 (1979-10-24)
70Episode 70Marcus ColeJohn Wregg & Eric Scott30 October 1979 (1979-10-30)
71Episode 71Leigh SpenceMargaret McClusky31 October 1979 (1979-10-31)
72Episode 72Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan6 November 1979 (1979-11-06)
73Episode 73Philip EastSheila Sibley7 November 1979 (1979-11-07)
74Episode 74Philip EastRay Kolle13 November 1979 (1979-11-13)
75Episode 75Kelvin FogartyDenise Morgan14 November 1979 (1979-11-14)
76Episode 76Kelvin FogartyJohn Wood20 November 1979 (1979-11-20)
77Episode 77Marcus ColeJohn Wregg & Ian Bradley21 November 1979 (1979-11-21)
78Episode 78Marcus ColeMargaret McClusky27 November 1979 (1979-11-27)
79Episode 79Leigh SpenceMichael Harvey28 November 1979 (1979-11-28)

Season 2 (1980)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
80Episode 1Leigh SpenceJohn Upton22 January 1980 (1980-01-22)
81Episode 2Philip EastRay Kolle23 January 1980 (1980-01-23)
82Episode 3Philip EastDave Worthington29 January 1980 (1980-01-29)
83Episode 4Julian PringleSheila Sibley30 January 1980 (1980-01-30)
84Episode 5Julian PringleDenise Morgan5 February 1980 (1980-02-05)
85Episode 6Rod HardyJohn Wood6 February 1980 (1980-02-06)
86Episode 7Ron HardyMargaret McClusky12 February 1980 (1980-02-12)
87Episode 8Marcus ColeMarcus Cole13 February 1980 (1980-02-13)
88Episode 9Marcus ColeIan Bradley & Anne Lucas19 February 1980 (1980-02-19)
89Episode 10Leigh SpenceJohn Upton20 February 1980 (1980-02-20)
90Episode 11Leigh SpenceRay Kolle26 February 1980 (1980-02-26)
91Episode 12Simon WincerGeorge Mallaby27 February 1980 (1980-02-27)
92Episode 13Simon WincerDave Worthington4 March 1980 (1980-03-04)
93Episode 14Marcus ColeSheila Sibley5 March 1980 (1980-03-05)
94Episode 15Marcus ColeJohn Upton11 March 1980 (1980-03-11)
95Episode 16Gary ConwayDenise Morgan12 March 1980 (1980-03-12)
96Episode 17Gary ConwayJohn Wood18 March 1980 (1980-03-18)
97Episode 18Leigh SpenceGeorge Mallaby19 March 1980 (1980-03-19)
98Episode 19Leigh Spence & Michael PattinsonMargaret McClusky25 March 1980 (1980-03-25)
99Episode 20Rod HardyDave Wothington26 March 1980 (1980-03-26)
100Episode 21Ron HardyIan Bradley1 April 1980 (1980-04-01)
101Episode 22Marcus ColeDenise Morgan2 April 1980 (1980-04-02)
102Episode 23Marcus ColeRay Kolle8 April 1980 (1980-04-08)
103Episode 24Gary ConwayJohn Upton9 April 1980 (1980-04-09)
104Episode 25Gary ConwayGeorge Mallaby15 April 1980 (1980-04-15)
105Episode 26Leigh SpenceMargaret McClusky16 April 1980 (1980-04-16)
106Episode 27Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan22 April 1980 (1980-04-22)
107Episode 28Rod HardySheila Sibley23 April 1980 (1980-04-23)
108Episode 29Ron HardyDave Worthington29 April 1980 (1980-04-29)
109Episode 30Marcus ColeMarcus Cooney30 April 1980 (1980-04-30)
110Episode 31Marcus ColeIan Bradley & David Worthington6 May 1980 (1980-05-06)
111Episode 32Gary ConwayDenise Morgan7 May 1980 (1980-05-07)
112Episode 33Gary ConwayJohn Wood13 May 1980 (1980-05-13)
113Episode 34Leigh SpenceRay Kolle14 May 1980 (1980-05-14)
114Episode 35Leigh SpenceBryon Williams & Chris Milne20 May 1980 (1980-05-20)
115Episode 36Michael PattinsonJohn Upton21 May 1980 (1980-05-21)
116Episode 37Michael PattinsonDenise Morgan27 May 1980 (1980-05-27)
117Episode 38Bill HughesMargaret McClusky28 May 1980 (1980-05-28)
118Episode 39Bill HughesGeorge Mallaby3 June 1980 (1980-06-03)
119Episode 40Marcus ColeSheila Sibley4 June 1980 (1980-06-04)
120Episode 41Marcus ColeDave Wothington10 June 1980 (1980-06-10)
121Episode 42Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan11 June 1980 (1980-06-11)
122Episode 43Leigh SpenceJohn Wood17 June 1980 (1980-06-17)
123Episode 44Michael PattinsonJohn Upton18 June 1980 (1980-06-18)
124Episode 45Michael PattinsonRay Kolle24 June 1980 (1980-06-24)
125Episode 46Bill HughesDenise Morgan25 June 1980 (1980-06-25)
126Episode 47Bill HughesBarbara Ramsay & Margaret McClusky1 July 1980 (1980-07-01)
127Episode 48Marcus ColeBryon Williams2 July 1980 (1980-07-02)
128Episode 49Marcus ColeGeorge Mallaby8 July 1980 (1980-07-08)
129Episode 50Leigh SpenceDave Worthington9 July 1980 (1980-07-09)
130Episode 51Leigh SpenceSheila Sibley15 July 1980 (1980-07-15)
131Episode 52Michael PattinsonDenise Morgan16 July 1980 (1980-07-16)
132Episode 53Michael PattinsonMargaret McClusky22 July 1980 (1980-07-22)
133Episode 54Bill HughesJohn Upton23 July 1980 (1980-07-23)
134Episode 55Bill HughesGeorge Mallaby29 July 1980 (1980-07-29)
135Episode 56Rod HardyRay Kolle30 July 1980 (1980-07-30)
136Episode 57Ron HardyDenise Morgan5 August 1980 (1980-08-05)
137Episode 58Leigh SpenceSheila Sibley6 August 1980 (1980-08-06)
138Episode 59Leigh SpenceMargaret McClusky12 August 1980 (1980-08-12)
139Episode 60Michael PattinsonDenise Morgan13 August 1980 (1980-08-13)
140Episode 61Michael PattinsonJohn Wood19 August 1980 (1980-08-19)
141Episode 62John McRaeGeorge Mallaby20 August 1980 (1980-08-20)
142Episode 63John McRaeDave Worthington26 August 1980 (1980-08-26)
143Episode 64Rod HardyDenise Morgan27 August 1980 (1980-08-27)
144Episode 65Ron HardyBarbara Ramsay2 September 1980 (1980-09-02)
145Episode 66Mike MurphyJohn Upton3 September 1980 (1980-09-03)
146Episode 67Mike MurphyBryon Williams9 September 1980 (1980-09-09)
147Episode 68Michael PattinsonSheila Sibley10 September 1980 (1980-09-10)
148Episode 69Michael PattinsonMargaret McClusky16 September 1980 (1980-09-16)
149Episode 70John McRaeDenise Morgan17 September 1980 (1980-09-17)
150Episode 71John McRaeGeorge Mallaby23 September 1980 (1980-09-23)
151Episode 72Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtJohn Wood24 September 1980 (1980-09-24)
152Episode 73Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtCoral Drouyn & Alistair Sharp30 September 1980 (1980-09-30)
153Episode 74Leigh SpenceJohn Upton1 October 1980 (1980-10-01)
154Episode 75Leigh SpenceDave Worthington7 October 1980 (1980-10-07)
155Episode 76Mike MurphyDenise Morgan8 October 1980 (1980-10-08)
156Episode 77Mike MurphyBarbara Ramsay14 October 1980 (1980-10-14)
157Episode 78Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtMargaret McClusky15 October 1980 (1980-10-15)
158Episode 79Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtGeorge Mallaby21 October 1980 (1980-10-21)
159Episode 80Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtDenise Morgan22 October 1980 (1980-10-22)
160Episode 81Kendal FlanaganRay Kolle28 October 1980 (1980-10-28)
161Episode 82Kendal FlanaganJohn Upton29 October 1980 (1980-10-29)
162Episode 83Leigh SpenceJohn Wood4 November 1980 (1980-11-04)
163Episode 84Leigh SpenceIan Bradley5 November 1980 (1980-11-05)
164Episode 85Mike MurphyDenise Morgan11 November 1980 (1980-11-11)
165Episode 86Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtDave Worthington12 November 1980 (1980-11-12)

Season 3 (1981)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
166Episode 1Alistair SharpRod Hardy & Juliana Focht4 February 1981 (1981-02-04)
167Episode 2Denise MorganJohn McRae10 February 1981 (1981-02-10)
168Episode 3Margaret McCluskyJohn McRae11 February 1981 (1981-02-11)
169Episode 4Ray KolleLeigh Spence17 February 1981 (1981-02-17)
170Episode 5George MallabyLeigh Spence18 February 1981 (1981-02-18)
171Episode 6Denise MorganMike Murphy24 February 1981 (1981-02-24)
172Episode 7Alastair SharpMike Murphy25 February 1981 (1981-02-25)
173Episode 8Dave WorthingtonJuliana Focht3 March 1981 (1981-03-03)
174Episode 9Bryon WilliamsJuliana Focht4 March 1981 (1981-03-04)
175Episode 10Denise MorganLeigh Spence10 March 1981 (1981-03-10)
176Episode 11Margaret McCluskyLeigh Spence11 March 1981 (1981-03-11)
177Episode 12Ian BradleyMike Murphy17 March 1981 (1981-03-17)
178Episode 13Barbara RamsayMike Murphy18 March 1981 (1981-03-18)
179Episode 14Ray KolleMarcus Cole24 March 1981 (1981-03-24)
180Episode 15Dave WorthingtonMarcus Cole25 March 1981 (1981-03-25)
181Episode 16Denise MorganJuliana Focht31 March 1981 (1981-03-31)
182Episode 17George MallabyJuliana Focht1 April 1981 (1981-04-01)
183Episode 18Bryon WilliamsLeigh Spence7 April 1981 (1981-04-07)
184Episode 19Margaret McCluskyLeigh Spence8 April 1981 (1981-04-08)
185Episode 20Denise MorganMike Murphy14 April 1981 (1981-04-14)
186Episode 21Barbara RamsayMike Murphy15 April 1981 (1981-04-15)
187Episode 22Alastair SharpJohn McRae21 April 1981 (1981-04-21)
188Episode 23Ian BradleyJohn McRae22 April 1981 (1981-04-22)
189Episode 24Dave WorthingtonJuliana Focht28 April 1981 (1981-04-28)
190Episode 25Ray KolleJuliana Focht29 April 1981 (1981-04-29)
191Episode 26Denise MorganLeigh Spence5 May 1981 (1981-05-05)
192Episode 27George MallabyLeigh Spence6 May 1981 (1981-05-06)
193Episode 28Margaret McCluskyGeoffrey Nottage12 May 1981 (1981-05-12)
194Episode 29Bryon WilliamsGeoffrey Nottage13 May 1981 (1981-05-13)
195Episode 30Denise MorganMarcus Cole19 May 1981 (1981-05-19)
196Episode 31Barbara RamsayMarcus Cole20 May 1981 (1981-05-20)
197Episode 32Dave WorthingtonJuliana Focht26 May 1981 (1981-05-26)
198Episode 33Ray KolleJuliana Focht27 May 1981 (1981-05-27)
199Episode 34John HarperLeigh Spence2 June 1981 (1981-06-02)
200Episode 35Denise MorganLeigh Spence3 June 1981 (1981-06-03)
201Episode 36Peter BrennanGeoffrey Nottage9 June 1981 (1981-06-09)
202Episode 37Bryon WilliamsGeoffrey Nottage10 June 1981 (1981-06-10)
203Episode 38Ian BradleyMarcus Cole16 June 1981 (1981-06-16)
204Episode 39Margaret McCluskyMarcus Cole17 June 1981 (1981-06-17)
205Episode 40Barbara RamsayJuliana Focht23 June 1981 (1981-06-23)
206Episode 41Ray KolleJuliana Focht24 June 1981 (1981-06-24)
207Episode 42Dave WorthingtonLeigh Spence30 June 1981 (1981-06-30)
208Episode 43Alastair SharpLeigh Spence1 July 1981 (1981-07-01)
209Episode 44David Minter & Margaret McCluskyJohn McRae7 July 1981 (1981-07-07)
210Episode 45Bryon WilliamsJohn McRae8 July 1981 (1981-07-08)
211Episode 46Peter BrennanKendal Flanagan14 July 1981 (1981-07-14)
212Episode 47David StevensKendal Flanagan15 July 1981 (1981-07-15)
213Episode 48Ray KolleJuliana Focht21 July 1981 (1981-07-21)
214Episode 49Barbara RamsayJuliana Focht28 July 1981 (1981-07-28)
215Episode 50Dave WorthingtonLeigh Spence4 August 1981 (1981-08-04)
216Episode 51Alastair SharpLeigh Spence5 August 1981 (1981-08-05)
217Episode 52Bryon WilliamsJohn McRae11 August 1981 (1981-08-11)
218Episode 53Denise MorganJohn McRae12 August 1981 (1981-08-12)
219Episode 54Margaret McCluskyKendal Flanagan18 August 1981 (1981-08-18)
220Episode 55Peter Brennan & Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan19 August 1981 (1981-08-19)
221Episode 56Barbara RamsayJuliana Focht25 August 1981 (1981-08-25)
222Episode 57Ray KolleJuliana Focht26 August 1981 (1981-08-26)
223Episode 58Alastair SharpWayne Cameron1 September 1981 (1981-09-01)
224Episode 59Dave WorthingtonWayne Cameron2 September 1981 (1981-09-02)
225Episode 60Bryon WilliamsGary Conway8 September 1981 (1981-09-08)
226Episode 61Denise MorganGary Conway9 September 1981 (1981-09-09)
227Episode 62Margaret McCluskyKendal Flanagan15 September 1981 (1981-09-15)
228Episode 63Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan16 September 1981 (1981-09-16)
229Episode 64Peter Brennan & Wendy JacksonJuliana Focht22 September 1981 (1981-09-22)
230Episode 65Ray KolleJuliana Focht23 September 1981 (1981-09-23)
231Episode 66Ian BradleyWayne Cameron23 September 1981 (1981-09-23)
232Episode 67Barbara RamsayWayne Cameron29 September 1981 (1981-09-29)
233Episode 68Dave WorthingtonLex Van Os30 September 1981 (1981-09-30)
234Episode 69Christine McCourtLex Van Os30 September 1981 (1981-09-30)
235Episode 70Alastair SharpRod Hardy6 October 1981 (1981-10-06)
236Episode 71Bryon WilliamsRod Hardy7 October 1981 (1981-10-07)
237Episode 72Denise MorganGreg Shears13 October 1981 (1981-10-13)
238Episode 73Margaret McCluskyGreg Shears14 October 1981 (1981-10-14)
239Episode 74Coral DrouynLeigh Spence20 October 1981 (1981-10-20)
240Episode 75Ian BradleyLeigh Spence21 October 1981 (1981-10-21)
241Episode 76Ray KolleLex Van Os27 October 1981 (1981-10-27)
242Episode 77Wendy JacksonLex Van Os28 October 1981 (1981-10-28)
243Episode 78Michael Freundt & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan3 November 1981 (1981-11-03)
244Episode 79Barbara RamsayKendal Flanagan4 November 1981 (1981-11-04)
245Episode 80Rick MaierJuliana Focht10 November 1981 (1981-11-10)
246Episode 81Dave WorthingtonJuliana Focht11 November 1981 (1981-11-11)

Season 4 (1982)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
247Episode 1Ian BradleyLeigh Spence9 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.
248Episode 2Bryon WilliamsLeigh Spence10 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.
249Episode 3John MortimoreJohn Duncan16 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.
250Episode 4Coral DrouynJohn Duncan17 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.
251Episode 5Dave WorthingtonKendal Flanagan23 February 1982 (1982-02-23)
252Episode 6Ray KolleKendal Flanagan24 February 1982 (1982-02-24)
253Episode 7Wendy JacksonJuliana Focht2 March 1982 (1982-03-02)
254Episode 8Barbara RamsayJuliana Focht3 March 1982 (1982-03-03)
255Episode 9Ian BradleyJohn Gauci9 March 1982 (1982-03-09)
256Episode 10John MortimoreJohn Gauci10 March 1982 (1982-03-10)
257Episode 11Coral DrouynLex Van Os16 March 1982 (1982-03-16)
258Episode 12Dave WorthingtonLex Van Os17 March 1982 (1982-03-17)
259Episode 13Ray KolleKendal Flanagan23 March 1982 (1982-03-23)
260Episode 14Bryon WilliamsKendal Flanagan24 March 1982 (1982-03-24)
261Episode 15Wendy JacksonJuliana Focht30 March 1982 (1982-03-30)
262Episode 16 Ian Smith Juliana Focht31 March 1982 (1982-03-31)
263Episode 17Michael Freundt & Andrew KennedyWayne Cameron6 April 1982 (1982-04-06)
264Episode 18John MortimoreWayne Cameron7 April 1982 (1982-04-07)
265Episode 19Ian BradleyLex Van Os13 April 1982 (1982-04-13)
266Episode 20Dave WorthingtonLex Van Os14 April 1982 (1982-04-14)
267Episode 21Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan20 April 1982 (1982-04-20)
268Episode 22Ian SmithKendal Flanagan21 April 1982 (1982-04-21)
269Episode 23Ian BradleyJuliana Focht27 April 1982 (1982-04-27)
270Episode 24Wendy JacksonJuliana Focht28 April 1982 (1982-04-28)
271Episode 25Dave WorthingtonJohn Gauci4 May 1982 (1982-05-04)
272Episode 26Barbara RamsayJohn Gauci5 May 1982 (1982-05-05)
273Episode 27Coral DrouynPeter Sharp11 May 1982 (1982-05-11)
274Episode 28John MortimorePeter Sharp12 May 1982 (1982-05-12)
275Episode 29Bryon WilliamsKendal Flanagan18 May 1982 (1982-05-18)
276Episode 30Ray KolleKendal Flanagan19 May 1982 (1982-05-19)
277Episode 31Wendy JacksonJuliana Focht25 May 1982 (1982-05-25)
278Episode 32Ian Bradley & Andrew KennedyJuliana Focht26 May 1982 (1982-05-26)
279Episode 33Dave WorthingtonJohn McRae1 June 1982 (1982-06-01)
280Episode 34Dave Worthington & Coral DrouynJohn McRae2 June 1982 (1982-06-02)
281Episode 35Coral DrouynMarcus Cole8 June 1982 (1982-06-08)
282Episode 36John MortimoreMarcus Cole9 June 1982 (1982-06-09)
283Episode 37Bryon WilliamsKendal Flanagan15 June 1982 (1982-06-15)
284Episode 38Ian Smith & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan16 June 1982 (1982-06-16)
285Episode 39Wendy JacksonJohn Duncan22 June 1982 (1982-06-22)
286Episode 40Ray KolleJohn Duncan23 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.
287Episode 41John MortimoreJohn McRae29 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.
288Episode 42Coral DrouynJohn McRae30 June 1982 (1982-06-30)
Susie Driscoll is caught coming home late. Latham tries to seduce Mr Fawkner.
289Episode 43Dave WorthingtonLex Van Os6 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.
290Episode 44Graham ForemanLex Van Os7 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.
291Episode 45Wendy JacksonKendal Flanagan13 July 1982 (1982-07-13)
Judy Bryant is released. Steve Fawkner's "friendship" with Wendy is ruined by the scandal despite being cleared.
292Episode 46Ray KolleKendal Flanagan14 July 1982 (1982-07-14)
Susie drifts into the gutter after quitting her job at the "Chuck Wagon".
293Episode 47Dave WorthingtonJuliana Focht20 July 1982 (1982-07-20)
Susie loses her virginity.
294Episode 48Anne LucasJuliana Focht20 July 1982 (1982-07-20)
Chrissie Latham escapes, and places Hannah's mother in danger. Colleen almost catches the Freak molesting Hannah in solitary.
295Episode 49Coral DrouynJohn McRae21 July 1982 (1982-07-21)
The Freak gets Birdsworth drunk to make her tell her where the still is hidden.
296Episode 50 Alan Hopgood John McRae27 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.
297Episode 51 Patrea Smallacombe & Andrew KennedyRay Kolle28 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.
298Episode 52John MortimoreLex Van Os3 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.
299Episode 53Bryon WilliamsSam Simmonds & John Duncan4 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?
300Episode 54Dave WorthingtonSam Simmonds & John Duncan10 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.
301Episode 55Coral DrouynMandy Smith11 August 1982 (1982-08-11)
The women go on strike to boycott the Freak. Doreen gets a job at the shoe factory.
302Episode 56Marcus ColeMandy Smith17 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.
303Episode 57Graham ForemanJohn McRae18 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.
304Episode 58Wendy JacksonJohn McRae24 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.
305Episode 59Anne LucasJohn Gauci25 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.
306Episode 60Marcus Cole & Patrea SmallacombeJohn Gauci31 August 1982 (1982-08-31)
Maxine is caught by an undercover policeman putting stolen goods into a charity bin.
307Episode 61Dave WorthingtonLex Van Os1 September 1982 (1982-09-01)
Margo Gaffney, on the run having escaped from Barnhurst, steals Meg's car and runs down a pedestrian.
308Episode 62Ian SmithLex Van Os7 September 1982 (1982-09-07)
Meg is put inside for 3 days for contempt of court.
309Episode 63Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan8 September 1982 (1982-09-08)
Penny Seymour is callously murdered by a black-gloved villain.
310Episode 64Andrew Kennedy & Patrea SmallacombeKendal Flanagan14 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.
311Episode 65John MortimoreJohn McRae15 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.
312Episode 66Bryon WilliamsJohn McRae21 September 1982 (1982-09-21)
Will Helen Smart become the next victim of the Black-Gloved Killer? Paddy agrees to undergo hypnotherapy.
313Episode 67Wendy JacksonLeigh Spence22 September 1982 (1982-09-22)
Maxine starts work as a babysitter for the Dempster family. Gaffney plays a cruel prank on Paddy.
314Episode 68Dave WorthingtonLeigh Spence28 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.
315Episode 69Graham ForemanJohn Gauci29 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.
316Episode 70Coral DrouynJohn Gauci5 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.
317Episode 71Patrea SmallacombeMandy Smith6 October 1982 (1982-10-06)
Dempster gets herself into trouble inside Wentworth. The women go on their outing to Pentridge. Meg is suspended.
318Episode 72Barry Main & Andrew KennedyMandy Smith12 October 1982 (1982-10-12)
The women are allowed to mingle with the men at Pentridge.
319Episode 73Wendy JacksonSam Simmonds13 October 1982 (1982-10-13)
Dempster attempts suicide. Meg and Colleen try to make peace with their Freaky colleague.
320Episode 74John MortimoreSam Simmonds19 October 1982 (1982-10-19)
Something stinks about Kerry's backstory. The Freak's dog is poisoned when her diaries are stolen.
321Episode 75Dave WorthingtonLeigh Spence20 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.
322Episode 76Coral DrouynLeigh Spence & Steve Mann26 October 1982 (1982-10-26)
The Freak thwarts Bea's employment prospects.
323Episode 77Ian SmithKendal Flanagan27 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.
324Episode 78Geoffrey NottageKendal Flanagan2 November 1982 (1982-11-02)
Lizzie's condition in hospital seems to deteriorate. Should Bea get her parole just to "spite Joan Ferguson"?
325Episode 79Graeme ForemanChris Adshead9 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?
326Episode 80Dave WorthingtonChris Adshead9 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
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
327Episode 1Anne LucasJuliana Focht1 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.
328Episode 2Barry MainJuliana Focht3 February 1983 (1983-02-03)
329Episode 3Coral DrouynSteve Mann8 February 1983 (1983-02-08)
330Episode 4Patrea SmallacombeLeigh Spence10 February 1983 (1983-02-10)
331Episode 5Bryon WilliamsKendal Flanagan15 February 1983 (1983-02-15)
332Episode 6Wendy JacksonKendal Flanagan17 February 1983 (1983-02-17)
333Episode 7Dave WorthingtonChris Adshead22 February 1983 (1983-02-22)
334Episode 8Anne LucasChris Adshead24 February 1983 (1983-02-24)
335Episode 9Ian BradleyLex Van Os1 March 1983 (1983-03-01)
336Episode 10Coral DrouynLex Van Os3 March 1983 (1983-03-03)
337Episode 11Angela Barr & Andrew KennedySteve Mann8 March 1983 (1983-03-08)
338Episode 12John MortimoreSteve Mann8 March 1983 (1983-03-08)
339Episode 13Coral Drouyn & Dave WorthingtonKendal Flanagan10 March 1983 (1983-03-10)
340Episode 14Dave WorthingtonKendal Flanagan15 March 1983 (1983-03-15)
341Episode 15Ian SmithChris Adshead17 March 1983 (1983-03-17)
342Episode 16Bryon WilliamsChris Adshead22 March 1983 (1983-03-22)
343Episode 17Coral DrouynLex Van Os24 March 1983 (1983-03-24)
344Episode 18Wendy JacksonLex Van Os29 March 1983 (1983-03-29)
345Episode 19John MortimoreSteve Mann31 March 1983 (1983-03-31)
346Episode 20Angela BarrSteve Mann5 April 1983 (1983-04-05)
347Episode 21Dave WorthingtonKendal Flanagan7 April 1983 (1983-04-07)
348Episode 22Andrew Kennedy & Patrea SmallacombeKendal Flanagan12 April 1983 (1983-04-12)
349Episode 23Coral DrouynChris Adshead12 April 1983 (1983-04-12)
350Episode 24Dave WorthingtonChris Adshead14 April 1983 (1983-04-14)
351Episode 25Ian SmithLex Van Os19 April 1983 (1983-04-19)
352Episode 26John MortimoreLex Van Os21 April 1983 (1983-04-21)
353Episode 27Patrea SmallacombeSteve Mann26 April 1983 (1983-04-26)
354Episode 28Wendy JacksonSteve Mann28 April 1983 (1983-04-28)
355Episode 29Andrew Kennedy & Billie MortonKendal Flanagan3 May 1983 (1983-05-03)
356Episode 30Andrew Kennedy & Billie MortonKendal Flanagan5 May 1983 (1983-05-05)
357Episode 31Dave WorthingtonChris Adshead
Sydney Location: John McRae
10 May 1983 (1983-05-10)
358Episode 32Coral DrouynChris Adshead
Sydney Location: John McRae
12 May 1983 (1983-05-12)
359Episode 33Wendy JacksonLex Van Os
Sydney Location: John McRae
17 May 1983 (1983-05-17)
360Episode 34Ian SmithLex Van Os
Sydney Location: John McRae
19 May 1983 (1983-05-19)
361Episode 35Wendy Jackson & Billie MortonSteve Mann24 May 1983 (1983-05-24)
362Episode 36Dave WorthingtonSteve Mann26 May 1983 (1983-05-26)
363Episode 37Bryon WilliamsKendal Flanagan31 May 1983 (1983-05-31)
364Episode 38Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan2 June 1983 (1983-06-02)
365Episode 39Ian SmithChris Adshead2 June 1983 (1983-06-02)
366Episode 40Dave WorthingtonChris Adshead7 June 1983 (1983-06-07)
367Episode 41Marcus ColeSteve Mann9 June 1983 (1983-06-09)
368Episode 42Patrea Smallacombe & Andrew KennedyLex Van Os14 June 1983 (1983-06-14)
369Episode 43Coral DrouynSteve Mann16 June 1983 (1983-06-16)
370Episode 44Wendy JacksonSteve Mann21 June 1983 (1983-06-21)
371Episode 45Bryon WilliamsKendal Flanagan23 June 1983 (1983-06-23)
372Episode 46Billie MortonKendal Flanagan28 June 1983 (1983-06-28)
373Episode 47Coral DrouynJohn Gauci30 June 1983 (1983-06-30)
374Episode 48Dave WorthingtonJohn Gauci30 June 1983 (1983-06-30)
375Episode 49Ian SmithWilliam Templer5 July 1983 (1983-07-05)
376Episode 50Wendy JacksonWilliam Templer7 July 1983 (1983-07-07)
377Episode 51Sydney Jackson & Frank Howson Steve Mann12 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.
378Episode 52Bryon WilliamsSteve Mann14 July 1983 (1983-07-14)
379Episode 53Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan19 July 1983 (1983-07-19)
380Episode 54Dave Worthington & Wendy JacksonKendal Flanagan21 July 1983 (1983-07-21)
381Episode 55Fay Rousseaux & Wendy JacksonJohn Gauci26 July 1983 (1983-07-26)
382Episode 56Coral DrouynJohn Gauci26 July 1983 (1983-07-26)
383Episode 57Wendy JacksonBill Templer28 July 1983 (1983-07-28)
384Episode 58Ian SmithBill Templer2 August 1983 (1983-08-02)
385Episode 59Bryon WilliamsSteve Mann4 August 1983 (1983-08-04)
386Episode 60Coral DrouynSteve Mann9 August 1983 (1983-08-09)
387Episode 61Fay Rousseaux & Frank HowsonChris Adshead11 August 1983 (1983-08-11)
388Episode 62Wendy JacksonChris Adshead16 August 1983 (1983-08-16)
389Episode 63Ian SmithGodfrey Philipp18 August 1983 (1983-08-18)
390Episode 64Lex Van Os & Andrew KennedyGodfrey Philipp23 August 1983 (1983-08-23)
391Episode 65Andrew Kennedy & Fay RousseauxBill Templer25 August 1983 (1983-08-25)
392Episode 66Sydney JacksonBill Templer30 August 1983 (1983-08-30)
393Episode 67Coral DrouynSteve Mann1 September 1983 (1983-09-01)
394Episode 68Lex Van Os & Ian SmithSteve Mann6 September 1983 (1983-09-06)
395Episode 69Wendy JacksonChris Adshead8 September 1983 (1983-09-08)
396Episode 70Bryon Williams & Jim SimmondsChris Adshead13 September 1983 (1983-09-13)
397Episode 71Sydney Jackson Ross Jennings 13 September 1983 (1983-09-13)
398Episode 72Fay Rousseaux & Andrew KennedyRoss Jennings15 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.
399Episode 73Coral DrouynMark De Friest20 September 1983 (1983-09-20)
400Episode 74Ian SmithMark De Friest22 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.
401Episode 75Wendy JacksonMark Piper29 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.
402Episode 76Madga de la Pesca & James SimmondsMark Piper29 September 1983 (1983-09-29)
403Episode 77Andrew Kennedy & Fay RousseauxKendal Flanagan4 October 1983 (1983-10-04)
404Episode 78Liddy Holloway & Lex Van OsKendal Flanagan6 October 1983 (1983-10-06)
405Episode 79Coral DrouynRoss Jennings11 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.
406Episode 80Ian Smith & James SimmondsRoss Jennings13 October 1983 (1983-10-13)
407Episode 81Lex Van Os & Betty QuinGreg Shears18 October 1983 (1983-10-18)
408Episode 82Magda de la Pesca & Betty QuinGreg Shears18 October 1983 (1983-10-18)
409Episode 83Andrew Kennedy & Fay RousseauxMark Piper20 October 1983 (1983-10-20)
410Episode 84Lex Van Os & Liddy HollowayMark Piper25 October 1983 (1983-10-25)
411Episode 85Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan25 October 1983 (1983-10-25)
412Episode 86Ian SmithKendal Flanagan27 October 1983 (1983-10-27)
413Episode 87Andrew Kennedy & Kevin AndersonRoss Jennings1 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.
414Episode 88James SimmondsRoss Jennings1 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.
415Episode 89James Simmonds & Lyn OgilvyBill Templer3 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.
416Episode 90Coral DrouynBill Templer3 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
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
417Episode 1Lex Van Os & Andrew KennedySteve Mann17 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.
418Episode 2Ian Smith & Lyn OgilvySteve Mann24 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.
419Episode 3Wendy JacksonKendal Flanagan31 January 1984 (1984-01-31)
420Episode 4Coral Drouyn & Ray KolleKendal Flanagan7 February 1984 (1984-02-07)
421Episode 5Andrew Kennedy & Fay RousseauxRoss Jennings9 February 1984 (1984-02-09)
422Episode 6James SimmondsRoss Jennings16 February 1984 (1984-02-16)
423Episode 7Coral DrouynBill Templer21 February 1984 (1984-02-21)
424Episode 8Ian Smith & Lex Van OsBill Templer21 February 1984 (1984-02-21)
425Episode 9Wendy Jackson & Lyn OgilvySteve Mann23 February 1984 (1984-02-23)
426Episode 10Andrew Kennedy & Fay RousseauxSteve Mann28 February 1984 (1984-02-28)
427Episode 11Fay Rousseaux & Ian SmithKendal Flanagan28 February 1984 (1984-02-28)
428Episode 12David Phillips & James SimmondsKendal Flanagan1 March 1984 (1984-03-01)
429Episode 13James Simmonds & Betty QuinRoss Jennings6 March 1984 (1984-03-06)
430Episode 14Lyn Ogilvy & Ray KolleRoss Jennings8 March 1984 (1984-03-08)
431Episode 15Betty QuinBill Templer13 March 1984 (1984-03-13)
432Episode 16Coral Drouyn & James SimmondsBill Templer13 March 1984 (1984-03-13)
433Episode 17Lyn Ogilvy & Ian SmithSteve Mann15 March 1984 (1984-03-15)
434Episode 18Betty Quin & Ray KolleSteve Mann22 March 1984 (1984-03-22)
435Episode 19Ray Kolle & Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan27 March 1984 (1984-03-27)
436Episode 20Ian Smith & Fay RousseauxKendal Flanagan29 March 1984 (1984-03-29)
437Episode 21Coral Drouyn & James SimmondsRoss Jennings3 April 1984 (1984-04-03)
438Episode 22Bryon Williams & Betty QuinRoss Jennings5 April 1984 (1984-04-05)
439Episode 23David Phillips & Ray KolleJulian McSwiney10 April 1984 (1984-04-10)
440Episode 24Fay Rousseaux & James SimmondsJulian McSwiney10 April 1984 (1984-04-10)
441Episode 25UnknownUnknown12 April 1984 (1984-04-12)
442Episode 26Fay Rousseaux & Ian SmithSteve Mann17 April 1984 (1984-04-17)
443Episode 27Betty Quin & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan19 April 1984 (1984-04-19)
444Episode 28Ray Kolle & David PhillipsKendal Flanagan24 April 1984 (1984-04-24)
445Episode 29James Simmonds & Andrew KennedyGodfrey Philipp26 April 1984 (1984-04-26)
446Episode 30Fay Rousseaux & Betty QuinGodfrey Philipp1 May 1984 (1984-05-01)
447Episode 31Christopher Milne & Ray KolleJulian McSwiney1 May 1984 (1984-05-01)
448Episode 32Coral DrouynJulian McSwiney1 May 1984 (1984-05-01)
449Episode 33Ian Smith & Andrew KennedySteve Mann8 May 1984 (1984-05-08)
450Episode 34Fay Rousseaux & Sally WebbSteve Mann10 May 1984 (1984-05-10)
451Episode 35Ian Smith & Fay RousseauxKendal Flanagan15 May 1984 (1984-05-15)
452Episode 36James Simmonds & Betty QuinKendal Flanagan17 May 1984 (1984-05-17)
453Episode 37Ian Smith & Andrew KennedyColin Budds22 May 1984 (1984-05-22)
454Episode 38Coral DrouynColin Budds24 May 1984 (1984-05-24)
455Episode 39James Simmonds & Sally WebbJulian McSwiney29 May 1984 (1984-05-29)
456Episode 40Christopher Milne & Betty QuinJulian McSwiney31 May 1984 (1984-05-31)
457Episode 41Fay Rousseaux & Lawrence TomaSteve Mann5 June 1984 (1984-06-05)
458Episode 42Andrew Kennedy & Marcus ColeSteve Mann7 June 1984 (1984-06-07)
459Episode 43Beverly Phillips & Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan12 June 1984 (1984-06-12)
460Episode 44Coral Drouyn & Ian SmithKendal Flanagan14 June 1984 (1984-06-14)
461Episode 45Fay Rousseaux & Sally WebbColin Budds19 June 1984 (1984-06-19)
462Episode 46Betty Quin & James SimmondsColin Budds21 June 1984 (1984-06-21)
463Episode 47Ian SmithMandy Smith26 June 1984 (1984-06-26)
464Episode 48Marcus Cole & Ian CoughlanMandy Smith26 June 1984 (1984-06-26)
465Episode 49Betty Quin & Fay RousseauxSteve Mann28 June 1984 (1984-06-28)
466Episode 50Coral DrouynSteve Mann3 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.
467Episode 51James Simmonds & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan5 July 1984 (1984-07-05)
468Episode 52Sally WebbKendal Flanagan5 July 1984 (1984-07-05)
469Episode 53Fay Rousseaux & David PhillipsColin Budds10 July 1984 (1984-07-10)
470Episode 54Betty Quin & John PowersColin Budds12 July 1984 (1984-07-12)
471Episode 55Coral DrouynMandy Smith24 July 1984 (1984-07-24)
472Episode 56Ian Smith & Fay RousseauxMandy Smith26 July 1984 (1984-07-26)
473Episode 57Fay Rousseaux & David PhillipsSteve Mann31 July 1984 (1984-07-31)
474Episode 58Sally Webb & Andrew KennedySteve Mann2 August 1984 (1984-08-02)
475Episode 59Alister Webb & Jim SimmondsKendal Flanagan7 August 1984 (1984-08-07)
476Episode 60Sue MastersKendal Flanagan9 August 1984 (1984-08-09)
477Episode 61Sally WebbColin Budds14 August 1984 (1984-08-14)
478Episode 62Coral DrouynColin Budds16 August 1984 (1984-08-16)
479Episode 63Ian SmithBrian Lennane21 August 1984 (1984-08-21)
480Episode 64Fay RousseauxBrian Lennane23 August 1984 (1984-08-23)
481Episode 65Jan Smith & John PowersSteve Mann28 August 1984 (1984-08-28)
482Episode 66Jim Simmonds & Noelle CahillSteve Mann30 August 1984 (1984-08-30)
483Episode 67Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan4 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.
484Episode 68Andrew Kennedy & Christine MilneKendal Flanagan6 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.
485Episode 69Sally WebbColin Budds11 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.
486Episode 70David PhillipsColin Budds13 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.
487Episode 71Ian SmithBrian Lennane18 September 1984 (1984-09-18)
488Episode 72Fay RousseauxBrian Lennane18 September 1984 (1984-09-18)
489Episode 73Coral DrouynSteve Mann20 September 1984 (1984-09-20)
490Episode 74Jim SimmondsSteve Mann25 September 1984 (1984-09-25)
491Episode 75Ian Coughlan & Fay RousseauxKendal Flanagan27 September 1984 (1984-09-27)
492Episode 76Noelle Cahill & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan2 October 1984 (1984-10-02)
493Episode 77Christopher Milne & Alister WebbColin Budds4 October 1984 (1984-10-04)
494Episode 78Christopher Milne & Alister WebbColin Budds4 October 1984 (1984-10-04)
495Episode 79Fay Rousseaux & John OrcsikBrian Lennane9 October 1984 (1984-10-09)
496Episode 80Tom Ettridge & Jim SimmondsBrian Lennane11 October 1984 (1984-10-11)
497Episode 81John Powers & Coral DrouynSteve Mann18 October 1984 (1984-10-18)
498Episode 82Ian CoughlanSteve Mann18 October 1984 (1984-10-18)
499Episode 83Ian SmithKendal Flanagan23 October 1984 (1984-10-23)
500Episode 84Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan25 October 1984 (1984-10-25)
501Episode 85Fay RousseauxChris Adshead30 October 1984 (1984-10-30)
502Episode 86Sally WebbChris Adshead30 October 1984 (1984-10-30)
503Episode 87Alister WebbCatherine Millar1 November 1984 (1984-11-01)
504Episode 88Christine Gordon & Noelle CahillCatherine Millar8 November 1984 (1984-11-08)
505Episode 89Michael JoshuaSteve Mann8 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
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
506Episode 1Coral DrouynSteve Mann24 January 1985 (1985-01-24)
Myra saves Pixie. Reb exacts revenge on Myra and ends up being transferred to Blackmoor.
507Episode 2Ian Coughlan & David PhillipsSean Nash29 January 1985 (1985-01-29)
508Episode 3Christopher Milne & Ian CoughlanSean Nash31 January 1985 (1985-01-31)
509Episode 4John Orcsik & Betty QuinChris Adshead5 February 1985 (1985-02-05)
510Episode 5Fay RousseauxChris Adshead7 February 1985 (1985-02-07)
511Episode 6Jim Simmonds & Alister WebbCatherine Millar12 February 1985 (1985-02-12)
512Episode 7Coral DrouynCatherine Millar14 February 1985 (1985-02-14)
513Episode 8John Orcsik & Fay RousseauxSteve Mann19 February 1985 (1985-02-19)
514Episode 9Patrea Smallacombe & Ian SmithSteve Mann21 February 1985 (1985-02-21)
515Episode 10Ian SmithKendal Flanagan26 February 1985 (1985-02-26)
516Episode 11Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan28 February 1985 (1985-02-28)
517Episode 12Fay RousseauxChris Adshead12 March 1985 (1985-03-12)
518Episode 13Coral DrouynChris Adshead14 March 1985 (1985-03-14)
519Episode 14James Simmonds & Alister WebbSean Nash14 March 2015 (2015-03-14)
520Episode 15Ian SmithSean Nash19 March 1985 (1985-03-19)
521Episode 16Judy Rivers & Ted OgdenSteve Mann21 March 1985 (1985-03-21)
522Episode 17Christopher Milne & Fay RousseauxSteve Mann28 March 1985 (1985-03-28)
523Episode 18Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan2 April 1985 (1985-04-02)
524Episode 19John OrcsikKendal Flanagan4 April 1985 (1985-04-04)
525Episode 20Fay RousseauxChris Adshead9 April 1985 (1985-04-09)
526Episode 21Coral DrouynChris Adshead11 April 1985 (1985-04-11)
527Episode 22Gail Meillon & Alister WebbSean Nash16 April 1985 (1985-04-16)
528Episode 23Ted OgdenSean Nash18 April 1985 (1985-04-18)
529Episode 24James Simmonds & Fay RousseauxSteve Mann23 April 1985 (1985-04-23)
530Episode 25William Shaw & John OrcsikSteve Mann25 April 1985 (1985-04-25)
531Episode 26Ian SmithKendal Flanagan25 April 1985 (1985-04-25)
532Episode 27Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan30 April 1985 (1985-04-30)
533Episode 28Coral DrouynSteve Mann2 May 1985 (1985-05-02)
534Episode 29Fay RousseauxSteve Mann7 May 1985 (1985-05-07)
535Episode 30James Simmonds & Peter DickSean Nash9 May 1985 (1985-05-09)
536Episode 31Coral DrouynSean Nash14 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.
537Episode 32Ian SmithKendal Flanagan16 May 1985 (1985-05-16)
538Episode 33Ted OgdenKendal Flanagan21 May 1985 (1985-05-21)
539Episode 34John OrcsikSean Nash23 May 1985 (1985-05-23)
540Episode 35Ian CoughlanSean Nash28 May 1985 (1985-05-28)
541Episode 36Gail Meillon & Alister WebbSteve Mann30 May 1985 (1985-05-30)
542Episode 37Fay RousseauxSteve Mann4 June 1985 (1985-06-04)
543Episode 38Kit Oldfield & James SimmondsChris Adshead6 June 1985 (1985-06-06)
544Episode 39Coral DrouynChris Adshead11 June 1985 (1985-06-11)
545Episode 40Craig Wilkins & Patrea SmallacombeKendal Flanagan13 June 1985 (1985-06-13)
546Episode 41Fay Rousseaux & Coral DrouynKendal Flanagan13 June 1985 (1985-06-13)
547Episode 42Ian CoughlanSean Nash18 June 1985 (1985-06-18)
548Episode 43Coral DrouynSean Nash20 June 1985 (1985-06-20)
549Episode 44John OrcsikSteve Mann & Tony Osicka25 June 1985 (1985-06-25)
550Episode 45Fay RousseauxSteve Mann27 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.
551Episode 46James SimmondsChris Adshead2 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.
552Episode 47Coral DrouynChris Adshead9 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.
553Episode 48Alister WebbKendal Flanagan11 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.
554Episode 49Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan16 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.
555Episode 50Fay RousseauxSean Nash18 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.
556Episode 51Fay RousseauxSean Nash23 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.
557Episode 52Kit OldfieldChris Langman25 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.
558Episode 53Dave WorthingtonChris Langman30 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.
559Episode 54Coral DrouynTony Osicka1 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.
560Episode 55John OrcsikCharles Bud Tingwell6 August 1985 (1985-08-06)
561Episode 56Alister Webb & Ian SmithKendal Flanagan8 August 1985 (1985-08-08)
562Episode 57Thornton/Smallbone & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan13 August 1985 (1985-08-13)
563Episode 58Fay RousseauxSean Nash15 August 1985 (1985-08-15)
564Episode 59Patrea Smallacombe & James SimmondsSean Nash20 August 1985 (1985-08-20)
565Episode 60Ted Ogden & Ian CoughlanTony Osicka22 August 1985 (1985-08-22)
566Episode 61Kit OldfieldTony Osicka27 August 1985 (1985-08-27)
567Episode 62Merle Thornton & John SmallboneCharles (Bud) Tingwell29 August 1985 (1985-08-29)
568Episode 63Coral DrouynCharles (Bud) Tingwell3 September 1985 (1985-09-03)
569Episode 64Ian SmithKendal Flanagan5 September 1985 (1985-09-05)
570Episode 65Alister Webb & James SimmondsKendal Flanagan10 September 1985 (1985-09-10)
571Episode 66Dave WorthingtonSean Nash12 September 1985 (1985-09-12)
572Episode 67Fay RousseauxSean Nash17 September 1985 (1985-09-17)
573Episode 68Kit OldfieldTony Osicka24 September 1985 (1985-09-24)
574Episode 69Ian CoughlanTony Osicka26 September 1985 (1985-09-26)
575Episode 70Merle Thornton & John SmallboneMandy Smith1 October 1985 (1985-10-01)
576Episode 71Coral DrouynMandy Smith1 October 1985 (1985-10-01)
577Episode 72Ian Smith & John CoulterKendal Flanagan8 October 1985 (1985-10-08)
578Episode 73Kelly Bermingham & Alister WebbKendal Flanagan10 October 1985 (1985-10-10)
579Episode 74Dave WorthingtonSean Nash15 October 1985 (1985-10-15)
580Episode 75Fay RousseauxSean Nash17 October 1985 (1985-10-17)
581Episode 76Kit Oldfield & Marie TrevorTony Osicka22 October 1985 (1985-10-22)
582Episode 77Ian Coughlan & Gail MeillonTony Osicka22 October 1985 (1985-10-22)
583Episode 78Tony McDonald & Merle ThorntonSteve Mann24 October 1985 (1985-10-24)
584Episode 79Coral DrouynSteve Mann29 October 1985 (1985-10-29)
585Episode 80John Coulter & Ian SmithKendal Flanagan29 October 1985 (1985-10-29)
586Episode 81Alister Webb & Kelly BerminghamKendal Flanagan31 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.
587Episode 82Dave WorthingtonSean Nash5 November 1985 (1985-11-05)
588Episode 83Fay RousseauxSean Nash5 November 1985 (1985-11-05)

Season 8 (1986)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
589Episode 1Ian CoughlanTony Osicka9 January 1986 (1986-01-09)
590Episode 2Kit OldfieldTony Osicka16 January 1986 (1986-01-16)
591Episode 3Thornton/Smallbone & Bevan LeeSteve Mann21 January 1986 (1986-01-21)
592Episode 4Marie Trevor & Gail MeillonSteve Mann23 January 1986 (1986-01-23)
593Episode 5Kelly Bermingham & Ian SmithKendal Flanagan28 January 1986 (1986-01-28)
594Episode 6Alister WebbKendal Flanagan30 January 1986 (1986-01-30)
595Episode 7Fay RousseauxSean Nash4 February 1986 (1986-02-04)
596Episode 8John Coulter & Tony McDonaldSean Nash6 February 1986 (1986-02-06)
597Episode 9Ian CoughlanTony Osicka13 February 1986 (1986-02-13)
598Episode 10Kit OldfieldTony Osicka18 February 1986 (1986-02-18)
599Episode 11Dave Worthington & Marie TrevorSteve Mann18 February 1986 (1986-02-18)
600Episode 12Ian SmithSteve Mann20 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.
601Episode 13Alister WebbKendal Flanagan25 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.
602Episode 14Sean Nash & Kelly BerminghamKendal Flanagan27 February 1986 (1986-02-27)
603Episode 15Bevan Lee & Neil LuxmooreSean Nash4 March 1986 (1986-03-04)
604Episode 16Tony McDonald & John CoulterSean Nash6 March 1986 (1986-03-06)
605Episode 17David StevensTony Osicka11 March 1986 (1986-03-11)
606Episode 18Fay RousseauxTony Osicka13 March 1986 (1986-03-13)
607Episode 19Ian CoughlanSteve Mann18 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.
608Episode 20Kit OldfieldSteve Mann20 March 1986 (1986-03-20)
609Episode 21Michael JoshuaKendal Flanagan25 March 1986 (1986-03-25)
610Episode 22Gail Meillon & Alison NisselleKendal Flanagan27 March 1986 (1986-03-27)
611Episode 23Neil Luxmoore & Ian CoughlanSean Nash1 April 1986 (1986-04-01)
612Episode 24Sean Nash & Bevan LeeSean Nash3 April 1986 (1986-04-03)
613Episode 25Ian Coughlan & John CoulterTony Osicka8 April 1986 (1986-04-08)
614Episode 26Alister WebbTony Osicka10 April 1986 (1986-04-10)
615Episode 27Quincey McQuade & Alison NisselleBrendan Maher15 April 1986 (1986-04-15)
616Episode 28Kit OldfieldBrendan Maher17 April 1986 (1986-04-17)
617Episode 29Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan22 April 1986 (1986-04-22)
618Episode 30John Clifford White & Bevan LeeKendal Flanagan24 April 1986 (1986-04-24)
619Episode 31Bevan Lee & Gail MeillonSean Nash29 April 1986 (1986-04-29)
620Episode 32Neil Luxmoore & Marie TrevorSean Nash1 May 1986 (1986-05-01)
621Episode 33Alister WebbTony Osicka6 May 1986 (1986-05-06)
622Episode 34John Coulter & Ian CoughlanTony Osicka8 May 1986 (1986-05-08)
623Episode 35Andrew Kennedy & Bevan LeeAlister Smart13 May 1986 (1986-05-13)
624Episode 36Quincey McQuade & John Clifford WhiteAlister Smart15 May 1986 (1986-05-15)
625Episode 37Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan20 May 1986 (1986-05-20)
626Episode 38Sean Nash & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan22 May 1986 (1986-05-22)
627Episode 39Alister Webb & Andrew KennedySean Nash27 May 1986 (1986-05-27)
628Episode 40Quincy McQuade & Neil LuxmooreSean Nash3 June 1986 (1986-06-03)
629Episode 41Sean NashTony Osicka5 June 1986 (1986-06-05)
630Episode 42Ian Smith & Gail SmithTony Osicka10 June 1986 (1986-06-10)
631Episode 43Ian CoughlanAlister Smart12 June 1986 (1986-06-12)
632Episode 44Kit Oldfield & Marie TrevorAlister Smart17 June 1986 (1986-06-17)
633Episode 45Quincey McQuadeAlister Smart19 June 1986 (1986-06-19)
634Episode 46John CoulterKendal Flanagan24 June 1986 (1986-06-24)
635Episode 47Alister Webb & Andrew KennedySean Nash26 June 1986 (1986-06-26)
636Episode 48Bevan LeeSean Nash1 July 1986 (1986-07-01)
637Episode 49Gail Meillon & Alison NisselleTony Osicka3 July 1986 (1986-07-03)
638Episode 50Ian Smith & Gail SmithTony Osicka8 July 1986 (1986-07-08)
639Episode 51Ian CoughlanAlister Smart10 July 1986 (1986-07-10)
640Episode 52Alister Webb & Neil LuxmooreAlister Smart15 July 1986 (1986-07-15)
641Episode 53Quincey McQuadeKendal Flanagan & Tony Osicka17 July 1986 (1986-07-17)
642Episode 54John Coulter & Kit OldfieldKendal Flanagan & Tony Osicka22 July 1986 (1986-07-22)
643Episode 55Marie TrevorSean Nash24 July 1986 (1986-07-24)
644Episode 56Andrew Kennedy & Sean NashSean Nash29 July 1986 (1986-07-29)
645Episode 57David StevensTony Osicka31 July 1986 (1986-07-31)
646Episode 58Alister Webb & Neil LuxmooreTony Osicka31 July 1986 (1986-07-31)
647Episode 59Kit Oldfield & Ian SmithSteve Mann5 August 1986 (1986-08-05)
648Episode 60Alison NisselleSteve Mann7 August 1986 (1986-08-07)
649Episode 61Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan7 August 1986 (1986-08-07)
650Episode 62Andrew Kennedy & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan12 August 1986 (1986-08-12)
651Episode 63Quincey McQuadeSean Nash14 August 1986 (1986-08-14)
652Episode 64John Coulter & Marie TrevorSean Nash14 August 1986 (1986-08-14)
653Episode 65Alister WebbTony Osicka19 August 1986 (1986-08-19)
654Episode 66Peter Copeman & Quincey McQuadeTony Osicka21 August 1986 (1986-08-21)
655Episode 67Ian Smith & Gail SmithSteve Mann21 August 1986 (1986-08-21)
656Episode 68Alison Nisselle & Neil LuxmooreSteve Mann26 August 1986 (1986-08-26)
657Episode 69Ian Coughlan & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan28 August 1986 (1986-08-28)
658Episode 70Kit Oldfield & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan28 August 1986 (1986-08-28)
659Episode 71Quincey McQuadeSean Nash2 September 1986 (1986-09-02)
660Episode 72John Coulter & Marie TrevorSean Nash4 September 1986 (1986-09-04)
661Episode 73Peter Copeman & Sean NashTony Osicka4 September 1986 (1986-09-04)
662Episode 74Alister WebbTony Osicka9 September 1986 (1986-09-09)
663Episode 75Neil Luxmoore & Alison NisselleGary Conway11 September 1986 (1986-09-11)
664Episode 76Ian Smith & Gail SmithGary Conway11 September 1986 (1986-09-11)
665Episode 77Ian Coughlan & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan16 September 1986 (1986-09-16)
666Episode 78Robert Greenberg & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan18 September 1986 (1986-09-18)
667Episode 79Sean Nash & Peter CopemanSean Nash18 September 1986 (1986-09-18)
668Episode 80Quincey McQuadeSean Nash25 September 1986 (1986-09-25)
669Episode 81Alister Webb & Neil LuxmooreTony Osicka25 September 1986 (1986-09-25)
670Episode 82John Coulter & Andrew KennedyTony Osicka30 September 1986 (1986-09-30)
671Episode 83Ian Smith & Gail SmithGary Conway2 October 1986 (1986-10-02)
672Episode 84Alison Nisselle & Neil LuxmooreGary Conway2 October 1986 (1986-10-02)
673Episode 85Terry Finch & Andrew KennedyKendal Flanagan7 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.
674Episode 86Gwenda Marsh & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan9 October 1986 (1986-10-09)
675Episode 87Quincey McQuade & Sean NashSean Nash9 October 1986 (1986-10-09)
676Episode 88Marie Trevor & John CoulterSean Nash14 October 1986 (1986-10-14)
677Episode 89Bevan Lee & Ian CoughlanTony Osicka21 October 1986 (1986-10-21)
678Episode 90Terry Finch & Robert GreenbergTony Osicka23 October 1986 (1986-10-23)
679Episode 91Ian Smith & Alison NisselleChris Sheil23 October 1986 (1986-10-23)
680Episode 92Neil LuxmooreChris Sheil30 October 1986 (1986-10-30)
681Episode 93Andrew Kennedy & Ian CoughlanKendal Flanagan30 October 1986 (1986-10-30)
682Episode 94Gail Meillon & Gwenda MarshKendal Flanagan6 November 1986 (1986-11-06)
683Episode 95Quincey McQuadeSean Nash6 November 1986 (1986-11-06)
684Episode 96Michael Joshua & Gwenda MarshSean Nash11 November 1986 (1986-11-11)
685Episode 97Terry FinchTony Osicka13 November 1986 (1986-11-13)
686Episode 98John Coulter & Marie TrevorTony Osicka20 November 1986 (1986-11-20)
687Episode 99Ian Smith & Alison NisselleChris Sheil25 November 1986 (1986-11-25)
688Episode 100Neil LuxmooreChris Sheil27 November 1986 (1986-11-27)
689Episode 101Gwenda Marsh & Sean NashKendal Flanagan2 December 1986 (1986-12-02)
690Episode 102John Coulter & Gail MeillonKendal Flanagan4 December 1986 (1986-12-04)
691Episode 103Quincey McQuadeSean Nash9 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.
692Episode 104Ian Smith & Marie TrevorSean Nash11 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?

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