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The Best Episodes of Prisoner

Every episode of Prisoner ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Prisoner!

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Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Prisoner Season 8 Episode 101 - Episode 689
    9.7/10(63 votes)

    #1 - Episode 689

    S8:E101

    Rita counsels Kath and stops her killing herself. The women find a weapon to defeat Rodney with. Rita tells Alice she has some big plans that nothing - and no-one - can interfere with.

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  2. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 102 - Episode 690
    9.7/10(66 votes)

    #2 - Episode 690

    S8:E102

    Joan surprises everyone when she volunteers to be Rita's constant help. Harry makes an unexpected announcement.

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  3. Prisoner Season 3 Episode 35 - Episode 200
    9.6/10(64 votes)

    #3 - Episode 200

    S3:E35

    Meg goes to phone the police but Mum tells her Bea needs medical attention. Meg agrees to go see Bea before alerting the authorities. In Erica's office, Judy and Doreen explain that they planted buy-up goods on Margo but that someone must have double-crossed them. Erica lets them off but wants no more in-fighting. Vera rebuffs Terry's advances, Jim then bets Terry that he can't get Vera to agree to a date. Mum and Meg arrive at the house to find Bea has left - with Mum's house keeping money. Meg calls the police. The police report that the van officer has come out of their coma and cleared Bea of causing the accident. Mum says that she went to Meg just after Bea arrived, but they are sceptical. Bea goes to school to pick up Debbie. No one knows who Debbie is. While pretending to side with Margo, Lizzie discovers that it was Phyllis who alerted Margo to the set up. Lizzie lures Phyllis to the laundry, where Judy and Doreen attack her.

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  4. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 104 - Episode 692
    9.6/10(65 votes)

    #4 - Episode 692

    S8:E104

    Rita carries out the robbery but is recaptured and brought back to Wentworth in a bad way. Joan goes to pick up the cash but chickens out. Alice gets Tom to bring in his motorbike for Rita to ride in the grounds as a birthday treat. Ann is told her reforms have been accepted and Dwyer sacked. Rita announces she's standing down as Top Dog and wants Kath to take over. Harry is transferred to Barnhurst. Joan arrives at work next day to hear Rita died during the night. She finally picks up the stolen loot, but the cops are waiting for her and she arrives in Wentworth on remand overnight and is put in Solitary. Joan starts cracking up and is horrified when her meal is brought in by a very much alive Rita. She is taken away to another prison next morning as the women whoop and holler. Rita tells Alice she's ""going to be the oldest biker in the world"".

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  5. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 100 - Episode 688
    9.5/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Episode 688

    S8:E100

    Rita struggles to come to terms with the news of her impending death. Returned to Wentworth and rejected by Merle, Kath feels like she has nothing left to live for and prepares to commit suicide.

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  6. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 103 - Episode 691
    9.5/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Episode 691

    S8:E103

    Rita escapes from Wentworth to carry out her robbery. Kath and Merle are reunited and the women learn of Rita's condition. The department assess Ann's reform proposals.

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  7. Prisoner Season 7 Episode 46 - Episode 551
    9.4/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Episode 551

    S7:E46

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  8. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 98 - Episode 686
    9.4/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Episode 686

    S8:E98

    Spider finally succeeds in pushing Rita too far. Rodney makes plans to get back at Lisa. Kath's escape could end with her in a pine box...

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  9. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 99 - Episode 687
    9.4/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Episode 687

    S8:E99

    Rita receives some devastating news from the doctor about her ill health. Kath finally manages to escape from her minders.

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  10. Prisoner Season 6 Episode 30 - Episode 446
    9.3/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Episode 446

    S6:E30

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  11. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 97 - Episode 685
    9.3/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Episode 685

    S8:E97

    In the aftermath of the escape, a distraught Merle is sedated and committed to a mental institution. Dwyer advises Joan to swallow her pride and return to Wentworth. The women, with the help of Lisa, plan a cruel humiliation for Rodney.

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  12. Prisoner Season 5 Episode 90 - Episode 416
    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Episode 416

    S5:E90

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  13. Prisoner Season 7 Episode 47 - Episode 552
    9.2/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Episode 552

    S7:E47

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  14. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 31 - Episode 619
    9.2/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Episode 619

    S8:E31

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  15. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 73 - Episode 661
    9.2/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Episode 661

    S8:E73

    Spider tries to burn down the shop and is worried that Joan will bash her to punish her. When her attacker comes in the middle of the night, though, it's not Joan... Kath is made trustee in charge of the shop. Rita is reluctantly appointed to try and keep Sarah in line. Spider's confession about Lester prompts Lisa to get her voice back.

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  16. Prisoner Season 3 Episode 34 - Episode 199
    9.1/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Episode 199

    S3:E34

    The driver of the police van is dead and the officer unconscious. A very disoriented Bea stumbles out of the van and walks away. Lizzie brings Judy breakfast in solitary and tells her Margo has taken over. A friendly driver discovers Bea by the side of the road. Bea can't remember where she is or how she got there but she must get home to her daughter, Debbie. The lady gives her a lift. Erica releases Judy from solitary and asks her to head the Prisoner's Needs Committee. When Judy learns that Bea is coming back she agrees to help all she can. Bev and Lil tear up Doreen's cell. Doreen agrees to give Margo her buy-up and place bets with her. Bea arrives at her house but finds it occupied by strangers. Judy comes into the rec room and announces Bea's imminent return. Margo tells everyone not to get too happy - the Big Red's not back on top yet. While wandering about the streets, Bea remembers an apartment number - #5.

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  17. Prisoner Season 3 Episode 81 - Episode 246
    9.1/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Episode 246

    S3:E81

    Doreen tells Judy about life at Wentworth under Marie's rule before Bea took over and how bad it was. Marie stands outside the cell listening. Janet comes across the forged roster in the waste bin and turns it in to Jim. It is obvious to both Jim and Erica that Judy and Doreen must be behind the scheme and the two women are summoned. Judy and Doreen are prepared to lose buyup privileges and are pretty shocked to find out they are to be transferred to Barnhurst as punishment. Erica has decided to give them warning so that they may say good-bye to their friends. Judy tells the women it was decent of Davo to give them warning. Marie asks if they knew about Bea's kidney donor. Judy and Doreen are shocked and say no. Marie doesn't think that was too decent of Davo. When asked how she knew - Marie replies she makes it her business to know. Colleen is appointed Chief Prison Officer, much to Meg's disappointment. A smug Colleen suggests Meg run for union rep.

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  18. Prisoner Season 5 Episode 61 - Episode 387
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Episode 387

    S5:E61

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  19. Prisoner Season 7 Episode 45 - Episode 550
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Episode 550

    S7:E45

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  20. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 55 - Episode 643
    9.1/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Episode 643

    S8:E55

    Stranded at sea, Joan decides to head for a nearby island to try and get help, and is pursued by Rita, intent on killing her as revenge for Slasher's death. However, Nancy is determined to stop her - and Joan turns out to be the one who has to save Rita's life in the end. On the boat, Roach is falling for Mick and decides that she isn't going back with the others. Back in Wentworth, Kath throws her weight around with the other girls.

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  21. Prisoner Season 8 Episode 91 - Episode 679
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Episode 679

    S8:E91

    Brumby's bashers are revealed and punished for their misdeeds. Marty places himself in considerable danger as he continues his attempts to help Spike.

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  22. Prisoner Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 172
    9.0/10(30 votes)

    #22 - Episode 172

    S3:E7

    Jock tells Judy she's now going to work for him: he wants $300 every time he visits - if not, he'll bash her and turn both Judy and Helen over to the police. Doreen is noticeably more enthusiastic about the classes than the other women. After leaving the massage parlour after a hard night's work, Judy has to fend off a kerb crawler and ends up being chased by two patrolcar policemen. Helen suggests that Judy should go away somewhere quiet, but Judy says she wants to get Jock in her own way, no matter how many men she has to go with. Only Doreen turns up for David's classes. Jim tells Sid he ought to make a list of his tools so he knows if any of them go missing. Judy goes back to work at the massage parlour , and when Jock comes to collect his money he hits her across the face when she says she hasn't got it yet. He suggests that if business is slow she ought to offer something more than "a gentle rub-down".

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  23. Prisoner Season 5 Episode 67 - Episode 393
    9.0/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Episode 393

    S5:E67

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  24. Prisoner Season 6 Episode 3 - Episode 419
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Episode 419

    S6:E3

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  25. Prisoner Season 6 Episode 6 - Episode 422
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Episode 422

    S6:E6

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 689" is the best rated episode of "Prisoner". It scored 9.7/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/2/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 690".