Bea Smith is a fictional character portrayed by Danielle Cormack in the TV series Wentworth.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled No Place Like Home (season 1), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 46 episodes out of a total of 100 aired and have accumulated 43083 positive votes.
The character of Bea Smith is mainly associated with Franky Doyle, Will Jackson and Liz Birdsworth.
Episodes46
No Place Like Home
episode S1.E1 may 2013Bea 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.
Fly Me Away
episode S1.E2 may 2013In the aftermath of the riot, Will blackmails Doreen into helping him and Bea is given no choice but to continue to lie.
The Girl Who Waited
episode S1.E3 may 2013Bea gets caught in between rivals Jacs and Franky. While Erica gets the staff offside with forced changes to the 'Wet Cells'.
The Things We Do
episode S1.E4 may 2013Franky teaches Bea a tough lesson; Liz struggles with old demons; Franky stirs up new feelings in Erica.
The Velvet Curtain
episode S1.E5 may 2013Erica can't escape her feelings for Franky and Bea reveals to Liz the truth about her marriage.
Captive
episode S1.E6 june 2013Bea feels threatened when Harry says he may not be able to deal with their daughter any longer. Vera's mother reveals a long standing lie to the staff.
Something Dies
episode S1.E7 june 2013Will realises he can't keep on holding onto the past as Bea crosses Jacs with dangerous consequences, Doreen can no longer be stuck in Jacs and Franky's war.
Mind Games
episode S1.E8 june 2013To gain back control of Wentworth, Jacs makes a final play to break Bea.
To the Moon
episode S1.E9 june 2013Bea is buoyed by the inmate's support, while Jacs's power further diminishes and Vera and Fletch's date comes to a humiliating end.
Checkmate
episode S1.E10 july 2013The truth behind the riot is finally revealed and Bea confronts a killer leading to deadly consequences.
Born Again
episode S2.E1 may 2014Three months after Jacs death, new arrival Joan Ferguson makes an enemy of Franky, while Bea discovers a new purpose.
Whatever It Takes
episode S2.E2 may 2014Bea attempts to get revenge on Brayden by goading Harry into an act of violence, whilst Franky's determination to maintain power pushes her to extreme lengths.
Boys in the Yard
episode S2.E3 june 2014Following the failure of Harry to avenge their daughter's death, Bea hatches a daring plot to lure Brayden Holt to the jail.
The Danger Within
episode S2.E4 june 2014Bea faces down an assassination attempt from the Holt clan. While new inmates enter the compound.
Twist the Knife
episode S2.E5 june 2014Bea discovers Simmo has a weakness she can exploit for her own ends. Meanwhile Fletch and Will face off in a confrontation that will end their friendship for good.
The Pink Dragon
episode S2.E6 june 2014Simmo's attempt to kill Bea ends in tragedy, while Liz faces her greatest dilemma: to snitch or not to snitch.
Metamorphosis
episode S2.E7 july 2014When Ferguson psychologically manipulates Vera she crosses a point of no return whilst Maxine orchestrates a desperate bid to see her spurned lover.
Sins of the Mother
episode S2.E8 july 2014An isolated and paranoid Franky tries to uncover which inmate is leaking vital information to Ferguson.
The Fixer
episode S2.E9 july 2014When Ferguson discovers Doreen is the pregnant prisoner, the Governor threatens to have Nash's parole revoked unless she lies about the father. Will is publicly accused of an inappropriate relationship with Bea.
Jail Birds
episode S2.E10 july 2014Liz struggles to adjust to life on the outside and tries to reconnect with her estranged children. Meanwhile, Derek Channing tries to build his case against Ferguson.
Into the Night
episode S2.E11 july 2014As 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.
Fear Her
episode S2.E12 august 2014The 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 Governor's Pleasure
episode S3.E1 april 2015Bea returns to Wentworth with a heavy charge over the murder of Braydon Holt, while Ferguson makes it clear that she owns Bea. Battle begins over the control of the prison.
Failing Upwards
episode S3.E2 april 2015Liz makes a tough decision about her and her family. Franky loses someone close to her, while Bea asserts her dominance as top dog. While Fletch continues his rehab after being struck by a van.
Knives Out
episode S3.E3 april 2015Franky's in trouble with her supply cut and her power base decimated, she's on her own when prisoners come after her to claim what they're owed.
Righteous Acts
episode S3.E4 april 2015Liz's world is rocked with the arrival of a new prisoner. Franky commences her sessions with Bridget, and admits to a desire for revenge against Bea.
Mercy
episode S3.E5 may 2015As Fletch readjusts to work life, Bea must forgo closely held morals as she engages in a secret plan to bring down Ferguson. Bea agrees to a visit with Kaz Proctor to demand she and her group stop committing violence in her name.
Evidence
episode S3.E6 may 2015Ferguson is blindsided by Jodie's complaint to the ombudsman. Channing attempts damage control, but Jodie's accusations of brutality promise to be very damaging for the Governor.
The Long Game
episode S3.E7 may 2015Bea is held in the psych unit and struggles to accept she had a psychotic episode. Franky is pushed to reveal her biggest secret.
Goldfish
episode S3.E8 may 2015When Bea encourages Doreen to uncover the truth behind Ferguson's obsession with "Jianna", Ferguson's renewed interest in Doreen brings on labour.
Freak Show
episode S3.E9 june 2015Bea's war with Ferguson comes to a head after Doreen returns from the hospital and tensions between Bea and those closest to her reach boiling point, as Vera finally learns the truth behind Jodie's injury after Bridget is forced to resign.
A Higher Court
episode S3.E10 june 2015Franky's parole hearing is brought forward but it's not all smooth sailing as Franky deals with a jealous Kim. As Will finally learns the truth about who killed his wife and Ferguson's plan to set up several inmates falters.
The Living and the Dead
episode S3.E11 june 2015When Bea uses her alliance with Fletch to drive a wedge between Vera and Ferguson, her actions set in motion an unstoppable chain of events.
Blood and Fire
episode S3.E12 june 2015The walls are closing in on Ferguson - who will survive the final showdown?
First Blood
episode S4.E1 may 2016The women of H Block return to Wentworth after the fire to find a new dynamic in play - Vera is now governor, Will is deputy and Kaz Proctor has established a power base, and 'The Freak' returns to Wentworth.
Poking Spiders
episode S4.E2 may 2016Ferguson launches a campaign to be released into the general prison population regardless of her peril and Kaz organises for the inmates to protest for conjugal visits.
Prisoner
episode S4.E3 may 2016Against Vera's wishes, Ferguson is released into general population. The women are out for blood but Vera confines Ferguson to her cell for safety reasons. As always, Ferguson has an end game but will she live to accomplish it?
Screw Lover
episode S4.E4 may 2016Ferguson strengthens her alliance with Kaz by painting Will as an abuser and Bea as a 'screw-lover', while Maxine receives a devastating diagnosis.
Love and Hate
episode S4.E5 june 2016With Bea in the slot, Ferguson seeks to strengthen her hold over Kaz by manipulating acting top dog, Maxine into an act of extreme violence. Bea and Allie bond while in neighbouring slots.
Divide and Conquer
episode S4.E6 june 2016When a young Koori inmate Tasha is subjected to 'prison justice' for pushing the panic button, Doreen shocks everyone by turning her back on Bea.
Panic Button
episode S4.E7 june 2016Bea holds a vote among the inmates to determine if there should be a top dog in the prison. Ferguson finds out that there is a surprise witness for Jesper.
Plan Bea
episode S4.E8 june 2016A clandestine affair heats up, but neither party knows their every move is being watched. Maxine undergoes a procedure away from the prison.
Afterlife
episode S4.E9 july 2016Bea has trouble recovering after her attack. Ferguson returns from hospital and is immediately placed under supervision in a medical hold.
Smitten
episode S4.E10 july 2016Bea discovers Allie has fallen back into drug addiction. Franky pursues Shayne in the hope of exposing Ferguson's plan to undermine her trial and secure her release from Wentworth.
Eleventh Hour
episode S4.E11 july 2016Jake is nervous after a $90k payment is missed, as Bea tries to protect Allie from her decision to lag on Tina as Bea is forced to step down, while Shayne confronts a drug effected Will Jackson at a nightclub.
Seeing Red
episode S4.E12 july 2016Bea scrambles to get a step ahead of Ferguson, who's scheming as the trial approaches. Maxine continues chemotherapy. Liz believes Sonia is innocent.
- No Place Like Home
- Fly Me Away
- The Girl Who Waited
- The Things We Do
- The Velvet Curtain
- Captive
- Something Dies
- Mind Games
- To the Moon
- Checkmate
- Born Again
- Whatever It Takes
- Boys in the Yard
- The Danger Within
- Twist the Knife
- The Pink Dragon
- Metamorphosis
- Sins of the Mother
- The Fixer
- Jail Birds
- Into the Night
- Fear Her
- The Governor's Pleasure
- Failing Upwards
- Knives Out
- Righteous Acts
- Mercy
- Evidence
- The Long Game
- Goldfish
- Freak Show
- A Higher Court
- The Living and the Dead
- Blood and Fire
- First Blood
- Poking Spiders
- Prisoner
- Screw Lover
- Love and Hate
- Divide and Conquer
- Panic Button
- Plan Bea
- Afterlife
- Smitten
- Eleventh Hour
- Seeing Red
Best moments10
- 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.
- Bea scrambles to get a step ahead of Ferguson, who's scheming as the trial approaches. Maxine continues chemotherapy. Liz believes Sonia is innocent.
- 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.
- Bea returns to Wentworth with a heavy charge over the murder of Braydon Holt, while Ferguson makes it clear that she owns Bea. Battle begins over the control of the prison.
- Following the failure of Harry to avenge their daughter's death, Bea hatches a daring plot to lure Brayden Holt to the jail.
- Bea is buoyed by the inmate's support, while Jacs's power further diminishes and Vera and Fletch's date comes to a humiliating end.
- The truth behind the riot is finally revealed and Bea confronts a killer leading to deadly consequences.
- To gain back control of Wentworth, Jacs makes a final play to break Bea.
- Ferguson strengthens her alliance with Kaz by painting Will as an abuser and Bea as a 'screw-lover', while Maxine receives a devastating diagnosis.
- Bea attempts to get revenge on Brayden by goading Harry into an act of violence, whilst Franky's determination to maintain power pushes her to extreme lengths.
- Fear Her
- Seeing Red
- Into the Night
- The Governor's Pleasure
- Boys in the Yard
- To the Moon
- Checkmate
- Mind Games
- Screw Lover
- Whatever It Takes