Wentworth

10 Best Episodes of Wentworth

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2023.

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Wentworth - S5E11

#15 - Coup De Grace (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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

The episode was rated 8.19 from 871 votes.

Wentworth - S6E11

#14 - Indelible Ink (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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Allie learns that Marie is getting surveillance photographs smuggled in that show the attack on her son, and Ruby panics.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 350 votes.

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#13 - Karen (Season 7 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 308 votes.

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#12 - Checkmate (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Vera and Matt sleep together but when Vera finds out the shocking truth - Matt and Meg were having an affair, she fell pregnant and had an abortion - Matt tells her to get out of his life. Determined to find out who killed Meg, Will makes a deal with Jacs, however he later discovers Meg's bracelet in Jacs' cell. After threatening to kill her, Will has Jacs charged with Meg's murder. Liz and Franky talk about what really happened the day of Meg's murder: Franky went to find Jacs, and grabbed a knife. When Meg grabbed her arm, Franky thought it was Jacs and stabbed her. Liz took her bracelet and put it in Jacs' cell. Bea discovers the truth behind Debbie's murder and confronts Jacs. After Jacs tries to condone it, Bea takes a pen and shoves it into Jacs' neck and pulls it out, killing her almost instantaneously. She then presses the duress button after Liz had told her to never touch it.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 485 votes.

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#11 - Into the Night (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 475 votes.

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#10 - Fear Her (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 444 votes.

Wentworth - S8E10

#9 - The Enemy Within (Season 8 - Episode 10)

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.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 186 votes.

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#8 - Rogue (Season 9 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 8.29 from 76 votes.

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#7 - Showdown (Season 6 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 8.40 from 334 votes.

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#6 - Plan Bea (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.43 from 943 votes.

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#5 - Under Siege (1) (Season 7 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 8.47 from 311 votes.

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#4 - Blood and Fire (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.48 from 512 votes.

Wentworth - S5E12

#3 - Hell Bent (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 8.60 from 884 votes.

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#2 - Seeing Red (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.65 from 982 votes.

Wentworth - S7E10

#1 - Under Siege (2) (Season 7 - Episode 10)

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?

The episode was rated 8.69 from 300 votes.

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