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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 Worst Episode
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    Wentworth Season 7 Episode 2 - Payback
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Payback

    S7:E2

    Rita and Kaz form an alliance to bring down Marie, whilst Jake's jealously toward Vera is apparent as she forms a bond with a new colleague. Whilst a new acting deputy is voted in, it's someone we would least expect it to be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wentworth Season 7 Episode 3 - Atonement
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Atonement

    S7:E3

    Rita’s identity as a cop is under threat of being exposed to the other inmates, and Kaz embarks on a journey of self-discovery and atonement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wentworth Season 7 Episode 4 - Karen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Wentworth Season 7 Episode 5 - Ascension
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Ascension

    S7:E5

    The Prisoners and Staff mourn the loss of their Tog Dog, while the hunt is on for the person who murdered her. Tensions remain very high as the investigation into the death stir up emotions for everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 4 - Revenant
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Revenant

    S8:E4

    Allie refuses to guarantee Marie's safety after the Protection Unit gets shut down as the prison teeters on a knife edge, as news of Ferguson's survival sparks turmoil for the entire prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 5 - Fallout
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Fallout

    S8:E5

    Judy incurs the wrath of Ann through Linda after she sabotages her presentation, while Allie is nervous when she has to contend with Lou's army of supporters and Ruby goes on the hunt to find Rita.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Wentworth Season 5 Episode 2 - The Bitch Is Back
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Bitch Is Back

    S5:E2

    Franky's trapped by her past, Vera takes desperate measures to foil Ferguson's self defence plea, Liz starts to regret her decision to testify against Sonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 1 - Resurrection
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Resurrection

    S8:E1

    After the siege many of the prisoners and officers struggle to rebuild their lives and cope with memories, as the new General Manager deals with the fallout from the siege and Will's mismanagement of the Prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 2 - Ends And Means
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Ends And Means

    S8:E2

    With Marie being made the scapegoat for the siege she makes a desperate attempt to get into general, as Ruby fights for her innocence when an allegation is lodged against her, while Boomer continues her collision course with Lou.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 3 - Enemy of the State
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Enemy of the State

    S8:E3

    Young British ‘Wikileaker’, Judy Bryant, is remanded to Wentworth facing charges of stealing secrets from the Australian government. Is she a hero of the people, or an enemy of the state.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 6 - Fugitive
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Fugitive

    S8:E6

    Rita makes the ultimate sacrifice for Ruby, while Will clashes with Ann over day-to-day management of the prison, as Ferguson returns to Wentworth much to the dismay of inmates and staff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 7 - Battle Lines
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Battle Lines

    S8:E7

    On the edge of breaking point Allie finally faces Ferguson in an intense confrontation that brings back memories from years past. As Judy's father rejects her, she snaps with dangerous consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 8 - Goldfish, Part 2
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Goldfish, Part 2

    S8:E8

    The Prison remains on lockdown after Ann's attack, Joan continues treatment with Dr Miller, and the inmates are at breaking point resulting in a riot, as Linda suffers a flashback to the siege.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 9 - Monster
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Monster

    S8:E9

    Reb and Lou are rocked by a blast from the past with cult leader Sheila coming into the compound. Ferguson awaits news of her committal hearing as Vera enlists Allie to help her with devastating consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Wentworth Season 1 Episode 1 - No Place Like Home
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #15 - No Place Like Home

    S1:E1

    Bea Smith enters prison after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Bea is separated from her daughter and sent to Wentworth on remand. She is then forced to learn how the prison works.

    Director:Kevin Carlin
    Writer:Pete McTighe

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  16. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 1 - First Blood
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - First Blood

    S4:E1

    The women of H Block return to Wentworth after the rebuild to find a new dynamic in play — Vera is governor, Will is deputy and Kaz Proctor has established a power base. Bea questions whether she has the stamina or desire to be Top Dog for the next forty years of her sentence. On the outside, Franky is trying hard to be a productive member of society. As always, no-one should underestimate "the Freak".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Wentworth Season 6 Episode 1 - Clean Slate
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Clean Slate

    S6:E1

    Franky is on the run. Vera is determined to prove Jake helped Ferguson break out. New arrival Rita Connors has her sights set on reconciliation with somebody from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Wentworth Season 1 Episode 4 - The Things We Do
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #18 - The Things We Do

    S1:E4

    Franky teaches Bea a tough lesson; Liz struggles with old demons; Franky stirs up new feelings in Erica

    Director:Catherine Millar
    Writer:Pete McTighe

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  19. Wentworth Season 6 Episode 2 - The Boxer
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Boxer

    S6:E2

    Sonia returns from near death, hell bent on revenge on her poisoner. Boomer sets the cat among the pigeons when she implicates Liz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Wentworth Season 8 Episode 10 - The Enemy Within
    6.2/10(4 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 9 Episode 1 - Rogue
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Rogue

    S9:E1

    Allie tries to adjust to her permanent injuries; Marie takes advantage of Sheila.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Wentworth Season 9 Episode 2 - Requiem
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Requiem

    S9:E2

    Marie and Lou become unlikely allies, while retribution for Reb's life comes at a deadly price.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Wentworth Season 9 Episode 7 - Collateral
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Collateral

    S9:E7

    Allie makes a pact with Vera and Will which has devastating personal consequences while a crucial step in Boomer's quest for motherhood is achieved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Wentworth Season 9 Episode 8 - The Abyss
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The Abyss

    S9:E8

    Vera's battle with Ferguson pushes her to the edge of a moral abyss and Rita turns up the heat on Judy, seeing her as the weak link.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Wentworth Season 4 Episode 8 - Plan Bea
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Payback" is the worst rated episode of "Wentworth". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/4/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Atonement".