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Desmond Mobay is a fictional character portrayed by Lance Reddick in the TV series Oz.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Cock and Balls Story (season 4), they were 37 years old.
They appear in 12 episodes out of a total of 56 aired

Desmond Mobay

by Lance Reddick

character

Episodes12

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    A Cock and Balls Story
    episode S4.E1 july 2000
    Season Four premiere. The world of Oz--an experimental prison within a prison known as the Emerald City--reopens its doors with the inmates still on a 24-hour lockdown and prison officials struggling to end the hostilities.
  • 8.2
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    Obituaries
    episode S4.E2 july 2000
    The African-American inmates point the finger at McManus for letting Em City get out of hand. After that and his recent erratic behavior, McManus gets the ax from Glynn. Mobay's cover is almost blown.
  • 8.3
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    The Bill of Wrongs
    episode S4.E3 july 2000
    Glynn learns from Adebisi that he was given the gun by former C.O. Hughes. Morales enlists Rebadow's help in taking Hernandez's place in the drug ring run by Adebisi and Pancamo. Mobay finds himself in a dangerous position.
  • 8.5
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    Works of Mercy
    episode S4.E4 august 2000
    Em City gets a new Unit Manager, Martin Querns, whose methods are hardly orthodox. Beecher's torment over his missing children is worsened when Schillinger presents him with an unexpected package. McManus returns to Oz in a new capacity.
  • 8.5
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    Gray Matter
    episode S4.E5 august 2000
    As Querns implements his new course of action, the dynamics of Em City start to change, causing friction with Officer Murphy. Beecher falls deeper into depression as he wonders about the fate of his children.
  • 8.3
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    A Word to the Wise
    episode S4.E6 august 2000
    In an effort to reduce violence, white inmates are transferred out of Em City. Said and Arif talk to Querns about the negative impact of his changes, but their efforts are in vain. Mobay gets in good with Adebisi's crew...but pays a price.
  • 8.8
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    A Town Without Pity
    episode S4.E7 august 2000
    With things wild in Em City, O'Reily begins a surprising affair. Zabitz asks Schillinger for protection from Keller--who tries to get into the rehab program to make amends with Sister Pete. Beecher looks to get even with his children's kidnapper.
  • 9
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    You Bet Your Life
    episode S4.E8 august 2000
    After Hughes' attack on Devlin, Glynn withdraws from the race. Miguel Alvarez is still on the loose. Supreme Allah receives an unwanted surprise. Hill pays big time when he tells Mobay he knows he's undercover. Meanwhile, Said does the unthinkable.
  • 8.5
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    Revenge Is Sweet
    episode S4.E11 january 2001
    Morales looks to pit the Chinese against Redding. Alvarez offers Glynn his services as an informant as a way out of solitary. Dr. Nathan announces that Em City inmates will be selected to test a trial drug that could reduce their time behind bars.
  • 8.6
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    Cuts Like a Knife
    episode S4.E12 january 2001
    O'Reily regrets getting Cyril involved with the trial drug when it starts taking effect. Meanwhile, Giles' request for an unusual execution creates controversy and the Chinese refugees are deported...but not before plotting revenge on Morales.
  • 8.2
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    Blizzard of '01
    episode S4.E13 february 2001
    O'Reily is in for a surprise when a visitor reveals the truth about his past, while Cyril faces trouble for his difficult behavior. Meanwhile, Morales and Redding lay out plans that could lead to all-out war in Em City.
  • 8.2
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    Orpheus Descending
    episode S4.E14 february 2001
    McManus calls a superficial truce between Redding and Morales. Basil finally sees his wife, but Hughes ends up spoiling their happiness. Meanwhile, Cyril's latest outburst proves to be the last straw.