Rita Connors is a fictional character portrayed by Leah Purcell in the TV series Wentworth.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Clean Slate (season 6), they were 47 years old.
They appear in 37 episodes out of a total of 100 aired and have accumulated 6315 positive votes.
The character of Rita Connors is mainly associated with Sue 'Boomer' Jenkins, Allie Novak and Liz Birdsworth.
Episodes37
Clean Slate
episode S6.E1 june 2018Franky fights to prove her innocence, while the aftermath of the escape drives the staff into conflict.
The Boxer
episode S6.E2 june 2018Franky finds the evidence she was seeking and acts on it. Ruby is recruited into fighting against her will. Allie learns some new information. Jake makes an unexpected decision about how to move forward with Vera.
Bleed Out
episode S6.E3 july 2018After being shot Franky seeks Bridget's help but the police net is tightening and time is running out. Meanwhile, Kaz faces her toughest challenge when she warns Kosta to stop fight club, but that doesn't stop Ruby from fighting.
Winter Is Here
episode S6.E4 july 2018Marie Winter arrives; Sonia makes a deal with Vera and the workshop is reopened. Will cracks under pressure as he confesses to Jake that he buried Joan alive.
Bitter Pill
episode S6.E5 july 2018When Jake saves Liz's life in a selfless act, Vera is forced to reassess her opinion of him.
Angel of Wentworth
episode S6.E6 july 2018As Sonia tries to spin her 'Angel of Wentworth' PR into an innocence campaign, her past crimes threaten to derail her - and it could be fatal.
The Edge
episode S6.E7 july 2018When 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.
Lovers and Fighters
episode S6.E8 august 2018Ruby's personal information becomes knowledge and Allie convinces her to play it safe. Meanwhile Marie has a lead on who killed her son.
Shallow Grave
episode S6.E9 august 2018Will unburdens his problem to Vera, but still loses it. Boomer decides to fight in a boxing match. Rita plays a dangerous game over her cover with Marie. Jake, Will and Vera make a decision.
Fractured
episode S6.E10 august 2018Marie discovers that Liz may have witnessed the attack on Cherry Li and tries to protect her from Drago. Meanwhile, Vera, Will and Jake face a blackmail threat - someone else knows the dark secret they are protecting.
Indelible Ink
episode S6.E11 august 2018Drago 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.
Showdown
episode S6.E12 september 2018The police close in on Vera, Will and Jake. While Rita takes drastic action to protect her sister.
Blood Wedding
episode S7.E1 may 20193 months have passed and Rita is finally released from the slot, with both Rita and Marie receiving 15 year sentences. A junkie takes Vera hostage which makes her rethink her governorship, and Rita suffers a tragic loss.
Payback
episode S7.E2 june 2019Rita and Kaz form an alliance to bring down Marie, whilst Jake's jealously toward Vera is apparent as she forms a bond with Greg. The position of Deputy Governor is reassigned to officer Linda Miles.
Atonement
episode S7.E3 june 2019Kaz 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.
Karen
episode S7.E4 june 2019Kaz makes amends with her past, as Rita has to deal with Stang's threats to expose her. While Liz is made to stay silent as Sean helps to get a dead body out of the prison as Linda realises she could lose her job over it.
Ascension
episode S7.E5 june 2019Wentworth is in shock as they mourn Kaz's death and the following investigation brings staff to a head and inmates to breaking point when they have to vote in a new Top Dog.
Mother
episode S7.E6 july 2019The Prisoners tensions are still extremely high, as Marie learns the truth about the death of her son. While Boomer has some long awaited catching up to do, with her mother.
Bad Blood
episode S7.E7 july 2019Ruby fights for her life as Marie continues to manipulate Will. Linda works doubles as she's in debt $20,000 as Vera takes Rita to see Ruby against governors orders.
Protection
episode S7.E8 july 2019Marie's fall from grace continues her protector wants her silenced for good. Linda struggles after being manipulated by Sean, and Liz meets her son for the first time in years.
Under Siege Pt 1
episode S7.E9 july 2019Liz makes a desperate attempt to see her son, whilst Jake learns of Linda's $20,000 debt. Marie makes a bold plan to be exonerated for her crimes but things take a dramatic turn that could change Wentworth forever.
Under Siege Pt 2
episode S7.E10 july 2019The lives of officers and prisoners remain in the balance as the siege comes to a violent and bloody end. Lives are changed forever Wentworth will never be the same, ever again.
Resurrection
episode S8.E1 july 2020After 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.
Ends and Means
episode S8.E2 august 2020With 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.
Fallout
episode S8.E5 august 2020Judy 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.
Fugitive
episode S8.E6 september 2020Rita 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.
Goldfish, Part 2
episode S8.E8 september 2020The 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.
Rogue
episode S9.E1 august 2021Allie returns to Wentworth.Marie enlists the help of Sheila to help take out Lou with tragic unforeseen circumstances. Boomer is asked to step up as top dog, while Sheila's case is closed when Reb and Lou lie to the police.
Requiem
episode S9.E2 august 2021Marie and Lou become allies to bring down a monster with retribution coming at a deadly price. Rita and Ruby say an emotional goodbye to their father.
The Ties That Bind
episode S9.E3 september 2021A furious Ann calls a meeting about the 'systemic mismanagement' under Will Jackson's governorship. Rita returns to Wentworth a broken woman, while Marie lies for Will about their affair to a committee.
Judas Kiss
episode S9.E4 september 2021Judy crosses Ann yet again when a cruel prank backfires on her, while Eve Wilder makes an entrance with waves when she recognises Joan from her time at Blackmoore almost a decade ago.
The Unknown Terrorist
episode S9.E5 september 2021Ann is furious to learn that salacious content is being filmed in the prison and orders strip searches as a result. Judy is finally exposed as Allie's attacker and faces the wrath of the inmates. Ferguson fuels Eve's Jake obsession.
One Eye Open
episode S9.E6 september 2021With a dangerous plan that could bring down the prison Lou and Judy team up as Eve's obsession over Jake ends with Linda Miles making one of the most shocking discoveries of her career.
Collateral
episode S9.E7 october 2021The staff are put on notice after a Rita lags to Will about Lou's threat to the officers. Gavin and Boomer's camera plan finally unravels when Gavin is caught out by Linda. Rita fears Marie may tell everyone about her past.
The Abyss
episode S9.E8 october 2021Evidence comes back to haunt Joan when the passports in her plan are found by the police. While tensions with the inmates reach an all time high when Rita's past is finally exposed to all the women
The Reckoning
episode S9.E9 october 2021Joan surprises everyone when she pleads guilty in court to all her crimes. Marie's redemption comes in a horrific way. As Judy learns she was set up by the NSO, she wants the plan cancelled, but Lou has other plans.
Legacy
episode S9.E10 october 2021In Wentworth's final hours the survivors of the prison explosion try and make their way to safety as Lou's plan comes to a head. Wentworth's staff and inmates look to their futures as the prison lays in ruins before them.
- Clean Slate
- The Boxer
- Bleed Out
- Winter Is Here
- Bitter Pill
- Angel of Wentworth
- The Edge
- Lovers and Fighters
- Shallow Grave
- Fractured
- Indelible Ink
- Showdown
- Blood Wedding
- Payback
- Atonement
- Karen
- Ascension
- Mother
- Bad Blood
- Protection
- Under Siege Pt 1
- Under Siege Pt 2
- Resurrection
- Ends and Means
- Fallout
- Fugitive
- Goldfish, Part 2
- Rogue
- Requiem
- The Ties That Bind
- Judas Kiss
- The Unknown Terrorist
- One Eye Open
- Collateral
- The Abyss
- The Reckoning
- Legacy
Best moments10
- The police close in on Vera, Will and Jake. While Rita takes drastic action to protect her sister.
- Evidence comes back to haunt Joan when the passports in her plan are found by the police. While tensions with the inmates reach an all time high when Rita's past is finally exposed to all the women
- 3 months have passed and Rita is finally released from the slot, with both Rita and Marie receiving 15 year sentences. A junkie takes Vera hostage which makes her rethink her governorship, and Rita suffers a tragic loss.
- When Jake saves Liz's life in a selfless act, Vera is forced to reassess her opinion of him.
- 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.
- A furious Ann calls a meeting about the 'systemic mismanagement' under Will Jackson's governorship. Rita returns to Wentworth a broken woman, while Marie lies for Will about their affair to a committee.
- The lives of officers and prisoners remain in the balance as the siege comes to a violent and bloody end. Lives are changed forever Wentworth will never be the same, ever again.
- Ruby fights for her life as Marie continues to manipulate Will. Linda works doubles as she's in debt $20,000 as Vera takes Rita to see Ruby against governors orders.
- Franky fights to prove her innocence, while the aftermath of the escape drives the staff into conflict.
- Marie Winter arrives; Sonia makes a deal with Vera and the workshop is reopened. Will cracks under pressure as he confesses to Jake that he buried Joan alive.
- Showdown
- The Abyss
- Blood Wedding
- Bitter Pill
- Fugitive
- The Ties That Bind
- Under Siege Pt 2
- Bad Blood
- Clean Slate
- Winter Is Here