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Prisoner is a fictional character portrayed by Lauri McLennan in the TV series Wentworth.
They appear in 65 episodes out of a total of 100 aired
Prisoner is also portrayed by Eloise Wright, Leanne Campbell, Simay Argento and Giovanna Mercuri.

Prisoner

by Lauri McLennan

character

Episodes65

  • 8.1
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    No Place Like Home

    episode S1.E1 may 2013
    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.
  • 7.8
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    Fly Me Away

    episode S1.E2 may 2013
    In the aftermath of the riot, Will blackmails Doreen into helping him and Bea is given no choice but to continue to lie.
  • 7.8
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    The Girl Who Waited

    episode S1.E3 may 2013
    Bea gets caught in between rivals Jacs and Franky. While Erica gets the staff offside with forced changes to the 'Wet Cells'.
  • 7.9
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    The Things We Do

    episode S1.E4 may 2013
    Franky teaches Bea a tough lesson; Liz struggles with old demons; Franky stirs up new feelings in Erica.
  • 8
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    The Velvet Curtain

    episode S1.E5 may 2013
    Erica can't escape her feelings for Franky and Bea reveals to Liz the truth about her marriage.
  • 8.1
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    Captive

    episode S1.E6 june 2013
    Bea 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.
  • 8.4
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    Something Dies

    episode S1.E7 june 2013
    Will 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.
  • 8.7
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    Mind Games

    episode S1.E8 june 2013
    To gain back control of Wentworth, Jacs makes a final play to break Bea.
  • 8.7
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    To the Moon

    episode S1.E9 june 2013
    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.
  • 9.1
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    Checkmate

    episode S1.E10 july 2013
    The truth behind the riot is finally revealed and Bea confronts a killer leading to deadly consequences.
  • 8.5
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    Born Again

    episode S2.E1 may 2014
    Three months after Jacs death, new arrival Joan Ferguson makes an enemy of Franky, while Bea discovers a new purpose.
  • 8.4
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    Whatever It Takes

    episode S2.E2 may 2014
    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.
  • 8.6
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    Boys in the Yard

    episode S2.E3 june 2014
    Following the failure of Harry to avenge their daughter's death, Bea hatches a daring plot to lure Brayden Holt to the jail.
  • 8.9
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    The Danger Within

    episode S2.E4 june 2014
    Bea faces down an assassination attempt from the Holt clan. While new inmates enter the compound.
  • 8.5
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    Twist the Knife

    episode S2.E5 june 2014
    Bea 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.
  • 8.8
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    The Pink Dragon

    episode S2.E6 june 2014
    Simmo's attempt to kill Bea ends in tragedy, while Liz faces her greatest dilemma: to snitch or not to snitch.
  • 8.7
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    Metamorphosis

    episode S2.E7 july 2014
    When Ferguson psychologically manipulates Vera she crosses a point of no return whilst Maxine orchestrates a desperate bid to see her spurned lover.
  • 8.6
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    Sins of the Mother

    episode S2.E8 july 2014
    An isolated and paranoid Franky tries to uncover which inmate is leaking vital information to Ferguson.
  • 8.8
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    The Fixer

    episode S2.E9 july 2014
    When 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.
  • 8.7
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    Jail Birds

    episode S2.E10 july 2014
    Liz 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.
  • 9.4
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    Into the Night

    episode S2.E11 july 2014
    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.
  • 9.5
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    Fear Her

    episode S2.E12 august 2014
    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.
  • 9.4
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    The Governor's Pleasure

    episode S3.E1 april 2015
    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.
  • 8.8
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    Failing Upwards

    episode S3.E2 april 2015
    Liz 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.
  • 8.7
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    Knives Out

    episode S3.E3 april 2015
    Franky'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.
  • 8.8
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    Righteous Acts

    episode S3.E4 april 2015
    Liz'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.
  • 8.4
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    Mercy

    episode S3.E5 may 2015
    As 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.
  • 8.7
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    Evidence

    episode S3.E6 may 2015
    Ferguson 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.
  • 8.8
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    The Long Game

    episode S3.E7 may 2015
    Bea is held in the psych unit and struggles to accept she had a psychotic episode. Franky is pushed to reveal her biggest secret.
  • 9
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    Goldfish

    episode S3.E8 may 2015
    When Bea encourages Doreen to uncover the truth behind Ferguson's obsession with "Jianna", Ferguson's renewed interest in Doreen brings on labour.
  • 8.8
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    Freak Show

    episode S3.E9 june 2015
    Bea'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.
  • 9
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    A Higher Court

    episode S3.E10 june 2015
    Franky'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.
  • 9.2
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    The Living and the Dead

    episode S3.E11 june 2015
    When Bea uses her alliance with Fletch to drive a wedge between Vera and Ferguson, her actions set in motion an unstoppable chain of events.
  • 9.5
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    Blood and Fire

    episode S3.E12 june 2015
    The walls are closing in on Ferguson - who will survive the final showdown?
  • 8.9
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    First Blood

    episode S4.E1 may 2016
    The 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.
  • 8.8
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    Poking Spiders

    episode S4.E2 may 2016
    Ferguson 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.
  • 8.9
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    Prisoner

    episode S4.E3 may 2016
    Against 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?
  • 9
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    Screw Lover

    episode S4.E4 may 2016
    Ferguson strengthens her alliance with Kaz by painting Will as an abuser and Bea as a 'screw-lover', while Maxine receives a devastating diagnosis.
  • 8.8
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    Love and Hate

    episode S4.E5 june 2016
    With 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.
  • 8.7
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    Divide and Conquer

    episode S4.E6 june 2016
    When a young Koori inmate Tasha is subjected to 'prison justice' for pushing the panic button, Doreen shocks everyone by turning her back on Bea.
  • 9
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    Panic Button

    episode S4.E7 june 2016
    Bea 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.
  • 9.5
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    Plan Bea

    episode S4.E8 june 2016
    A clandestine affair heats up, but neither party knows their every move is being watched. Maxine undergoes a procedure away from the prison.
  • 8.9
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    Afterlife

    episode S4.E9 july 2016
    Bea has trouble recovering after her attack. Ferguson returns from hospital and is immediately placed under supervision in a medical hold.
  • 8.8
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    Smitten

    episode S4.E10 july 2016
    Bea 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.
  • 9.3
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    Eleventh Hour

    episode S4.E11 july 2016
    Jake 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.
  • 9.5
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    Seeing Red

    episode S4.E12 july 2016
    Bea scrambles to get a step ahead of Ferguson, who's scheming as the trial approaches. Maxine continues chemotherapy. Liz believes Sonia is innocent.
  • 8.7
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    Scars

    episode S5.E1 april 2017
    The women and staff of Wentworth are reeling in the aftermath of Bea Smith's murder in a new era for the prison. While Vera has to set up a member of staff to take the heat away from herself.
  • 8.6
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    The Bitch Is Back

    episode S5.E2 april 2017
    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.
  • 8.5
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    Nothing But the Truth

    episode S5.E3 april 2017
    Liz goes to Court to give her statement against Sonia and her defence is torn to shreds by Sonia's defence team and Franky continues her mission to find Mike's killer.
  • 8.8
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    Loose Ends

    episode S5.E4 april 2017
    While Liz languishes back in Wentworth waiting for Don to come to her rescue, Sonia is a free woman, and Franky plans her escape.
  • 8.8
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    Belly of the Beast

    episode S5.E5 may 2017
    Franky's escape plan could have fatal consequences and Liz is forced to take drastic measures to protect herself.
  • 9.1
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    Happy Birthday, Vera

    episode S5.E6 may 2017
    The women become frustrated with the Top Dog's lack of action against Lucy, and Vera receives a birthday present she will never forget.
  • 8.5
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    The Pact

    episode S5.E7 may 2017
    Will tries to set up a trap to end the drug supply in the prison with help from Kaz and Allie. While Doreen receives a happy ending when she gets her parole.
  • 8.4
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    Think Inside the Box

    episode S5.E8 may 2017
    Franky's escape plan derails her relationship with Bridget, Sonia unleashes on Liz, and Will makes a shocking discovery.
  • 8.5
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    Snakehead

    episode S5.E9 may 2017
    Will sets out to expose Jake, forcing Vera to make a choice; Franky engages help from the outside, while the net tightens around Liz.
  • 8.9
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    Mere Anarchy

    episode S5.E10 june 2017
    Franky faces danger from an unexpected source, Ferguson pulls strings to sideline Vera, and Liz goes to extreme lengths to try to get a confession from Sonia.
  • 9.4
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    Coup de Grace

    episode S5.E11 june 2017
    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.
  • 9.6
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    Hell Bent

    episode S5.E12 june 2017
    Franky and Allie put their escape plan into action, Liz takes desperate measures to protect herself, and Ferguson suspects she's living on borrowed time.
  • 8.4
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    Bitter Pill

    episode S6.E5 july 2018
    When Jake saves Liz's life in a selfless act, Vera is forced to reassess her opinion of him.
  • 9
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    The Edge

    episode S6.E7 july 2018
    When Sonia is refused entry into Protection, she goes on the attack, setting up a plan to discredit Kaz's position as Top Dog. With Marie onside, they set a scheme in motion, which may have drastic repercussions for Allie.
  • 8.8
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    Indelible Ink

    episode S6.E11 august 2018
    Drago discovers the truth behind Marie's son's death, as a disgraced Channing tries to manipulate Vera and Will into giving him his old job as governor back.
  • 8.4
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    Atonement

    episode S7.E3 june 2019
    Kaz begins a journey of self discovery and atonement, while Linda Miles begins her tenure as acting deputy. Former Walford officer Sean Brody is transferred to Wentworth.
  • 8.5
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    Resurrection

    episode S8.E1 july 2020
    After the siege many of the prisoners and officers struggle to rebuild their lives with the horror they endured, as the new General Manager deals with the fallout of the siege, an old Top Dog reenters the compound, the legendary Lou Kelly.
  • 8.6
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    Monster

    episode S8.E9 september 2020
    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.
  • 9
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    The Enemy Within

    episode S8.E10 september 2020
    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.