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The Best Episodes of Wentworth

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Bea Smith is locked up while awaiting trial for the attempted murder of her husband and must learn how life works in prison. A modern adaptation and sequel of the iconic Prisoner series.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Wentworth Season 7 Episode 10 - Under Siege (2)
    9.7/10(676 votes)

    #1 - Under Siege (2)

    S7:E10

    Marie stops at nothing to see that her plan go through, and with a fatal outcome and with nothing more to lose will Marie's plan to escape be successful, who lives and who dies?, and will the prison ever be the same again?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wentworth Season 5 Episode 12 - Hell Bent
    9.6/10(698 votes)

    #2 - Hell Bent

    S5:E12

    Franky and Allie put their escape plan into action. Liz takes desperate measures to protect herself. Ferguson suspects she's living on borrowed time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wentworth Season 7 Episode 9 - Under Siege (1)
    9.6/10(537 votes)

    #3 - Under Siege (1)

    S7:E9

    Liz makes a desperate attempt to see her son, whilst Jake becomes concerned for Linda when she's still being manipulated by Sean. The women turn on Marie, as Marie prepares to make a bold plan to be exonerated for her crimes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wentworth Season 2 Episode 12 - Fear Her
    9.5/10(692 votes)

    #4 - Fear Her

    S2:E12

    The extent of Bea's plan is revealed as she makes the final moves to avenge Debbie's death. Meanwhile Franky realises she is losing the support of the women and is forced to consider a deal.

    Director:Kevin Carlin
    Writer:Pete McTighe

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  5. Wentworth Season 3 Episode 12 - Blood and Fire
    9.5/10(644 votes)

    #5 - Blood and Fire

    S3:E12

    Ferguson is losing control, and the walls are closing in. Fletch and Vera band together in an attempt to overthrow the Governor, while Bea discovers the final piece of the puzzle to help solve Harry's murder. Meanwhile, Franky is preparing for her release. But when Jess makes a sudden, drastic move, all plans are thrown out the window and the stage is set for a dramatic showdown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 8 - Plan Bea
    9.5/10(593 votes)

    #6 - Plan Bea

    S4:E8

    As Bea and Allie take their illicit affair further, Bea finds herself uncharacteristically tentative and vulnerable. Neither is aware that Ferguson is tracking them carefully, plotting to drug Bea, then trap and kill her. Meanwhile, Maxine leaves the prison to undergo a double mastectomy, and Boomer is distraught when her application to be support person is denied.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 12 - Seeing Red
    9.5/10(699 votes)

    #7 - Seeing Red

    S4:E12

    Bea awakes blissfully happy after a night with Allie but it is the eve of Ferguson's trial and the Freak has been relentless in putting the final touches to her scheme for freedom and exoneration. Liz becomes convinced of Sonia's innocence and then Don puts an offer to Liz which could change her life. Maxine is committed to the chemotherapy and her prison family rallies around her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Wentworth Season 2 Episode 11 - Into the Night
    9.4/10(598 votes)

    #8 - Into the Night

    S2:E11

    As Bea and Franky go to war for control of the prison, Bea puts her daring plan in motion. Meanwhile, Fletch is on a downward spiral of self-destructive behaviour as his final day at Wentworth looms.

    Director:Kevin Carlin
    Writer:Adam Todd

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  9. Wentworth Season 5 Episode 11 - Coup De Grace
    9.4/10(452 votes)

    #9 - Coup De Grace

    S5:E11

    Ferguson delivers Vera her coup de grace, unleashing unforeseen consequences. Franky's escape plans are waylaid when Kaz persuades her to join forces to bring down the freak

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Wentworth Season 3 Episode 1 - The Governor's Pleasure
    9.3/10(624 votes)

    #10 - The Governor's Pleasure

    S3:E1

    When Bea is sentenced to life without parole for the killing of Brayden Holt, Ferguson makes it very clear - she owns Bea now. So when Bea uses her standing as Top Dog to hit back, Ferguson takes revenge - she slots Bea and releases Liz from Protection, exposing Liz to a brutal bashing from Boomer. But Ferguson has underestimated Bea, who starts a riot amongst the prisoners. With the prison in lock-down Ferguson has to turn to Bea to quell the riot. Wentworth isn't Ferguson's prison - it's Bea's. Battle lines are drawn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wentworth Season 3 Episode 11 - The Living and the Dead
    9.2/10(480 votes)

    #11 - The Living and the Dead

    S3:E11

    When Fletch follows Bea's instructions to use Jianna as a means to unsettle Ferguson, he unwittingly sets Vera up to take the fall. Vera, for her part, is consumed with a desire for revenge against Lucy for infecting her with Hep C. Meanwhile, Bea's manipulations of Fletch result in him finally recovering his memory and alerting Will, who is on the verge of being arrested for Harry's murder, to the truth behind Ferguson's manipulations. As the forces align against Ferguson, she begins to unravel, realising she is in a fight of her life, professionally and personally.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 11 - Eleventh Hour
    9.2/10(483 votes)

    #12 - Eleventh Hour

    S4:E11

    With Bea and Allie finally out as a couple, Kaz forms an alliance with Tina's Asian crew to help take Bea down. But when Jake smuggles a new batch of drugs into the prison for Tina, Bea gets wind of the stash and orders Tina to flush the gear. Tina refuses, citing Bea's weakening power-base, and her alliance with the RRH.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Wentworth Season 1 Episode 10 - Checkmate
    9.1/10(608 votes)

    #13 - Checkmate

    S1:E10

    The truth behind the riot is finally revealed and Bea confronts a killer leading to deadly consequences.

    Director:Kevin Carlin
    Writer:Emma J. Steele

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  14. Wentworth Season 5 Episode 6 - Happy Birthday, Vera
    9.1/10(435 votes)

    #14 - Happy Birthday, Vera

    S5:E6

    The women become frustrated with the Top Dog’s lack of action against Lucy, and Vera receives a birthday present she will never forget.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Wentworth Season 7 Episode 4 - Karen
    9.1/10(421 votes)

    #15 - Karen

    S7:E4

    Vera learns the sex of her baby whilst Marie and Kaz try and make amends, with Rita facing an impossible dilemma to keep her identity as a former cop a secret after being told to kill Kaz by the new inmate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Wentworth Season 3 Episode 8 - Goldfish
    9.0/10(498 votes)

    #16 - Goldfish

    S3:E8

    When Ferguson's pet goldfish dies, she identifies her lack of emotion at the death as a potential weakness, rather than strength. But in seeking a renewed connection with Doreen, Ferguson unwittingly makes herself vulnerable when she calls Doreen - Jianna. Bea sees this as a possible chink in her armour and tasks Doreen with uncovering the truth behind the name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Wentworth Season 3 Episode 10 - A Higher Court
    9.0/10(478 votes)

    #17 - A Higher Court

    S3:E10

    Franky’s parole hearing is brought forward but will she be granted a released? Meanwhile, Doreen faces an agonising choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Wentworth Season 6 Episode 3 - Bleed Out
    9.0/10(443 votes)

    #18 - Bleed Out

    S6:E3

    After being shot Franky seeks Bridget’s help, but the police net is tightening. Meanwhile Kaz faces her toughest challenge when she warns Hutch to stop fight club.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Wentworth Season 6 Episode 12 - Showdown
    9.0/10(389 votes)

    #19 - Showdown

    S6:E12

    The police close in on Vera, Will and Jake. While Rita takes drastic action to protect her sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 10 - The Enemy Within
    9.0/10(337 votes)

    #20 - The Enemy Within

    S8:E10

    Vera makes a dangerous plan to bring down Ferguson, while Lou is on the warpath and is out for blood, as Allie realises her time as Top Dog is running out and Linda threatens to sue the department.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 3 - Prisoner
    8.9/10(463 votes)

    #21 - Prisoner

    S4:E3

    Against Vera's wishes, Ferguson is released into general. The women are out for blood but Vera confines Ferguson to her cell for safety reasons. When Ferguson challenges Vera's decision, she's left bewildered and wondering whether Ferguson has a death-wish. As always, Ferguson has an endgame but will she live to accomplish it?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 4 - Screw Lover
    8.9/10(461 votes)

    #22 - Screw Lover

    S4:E4

    Ferguson, having found protection in Kaz's crew, cunningly blames Will for her brutal ganging, a move which only strengthens Kaz's support for her. When Bea defends Will, it backfires dramatically. She is painted as a screw-lover, and rapidly begins to lose the support of the women. The first ever conjugal visit takes place at the prison, and Boomer shamelessly attempts to impregnate herself to her deadbeat ex-boyfriend, Daz. Meanwhile, Maxine is diagnosed with breast cancer and can't bring herself to tell the other women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 7 - Panic Button
    8.9/10(457 votes)

    #23 - Panic Button

    S4:E7

    Ferguson is rattled when she discovers that Bea will be supporting Jesper’s evidence in court. Meanwhile, Bea seems to be losing control of the women so she forces a prison-wide vote to end the debate. Vera is privately determined that Bea maintains control and interferes with the votes, cementing Bea’s power. When Kaz gets sentenced for 12-years, Ferguson unveils her plan and urges Kaz to help her. In return, she’ll take out Bea Smith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 9 - Afterlife
    8.9/10(453 votes)

    #24 - Afterlife

    S4:E9

    Bea struggles to recover in the wake of her attack. Ferguson returns from the burns unit and is placed in a medical hold under the supervision of Jake. Maxine is back after surgery and finds herself in the crossfire of huge tension between Boomer, Liz and Sonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Wentworth Season 5 Episode 10 - Mere Anarchy
    8.9/10(386 votes)

    #25 - Mere Anarchy

    S5:E10

    Franky faces danger from an unexpected source. Ferguson pulls strings to sideline Vera. Liz goes to extreme lengths to try to get a confession from Sonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Under Siege (2)" is the best rated episode of "Wentworth". It scored 9.7/10 based on 676 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/30/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hell Bent".