The BEST seasons of Wentworth
Every season of Wentworth ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Wentworth!
Fans of the iconic Prisoner series which pushed boundaries over three decades ago and still today boasts a loyal following worldwide, will remember Bea Smith as gutsy and fearless, ruling Wentworth Correctional Center with an iron fist. But who was Bea Smith before prison? How did a wife and mother from the suburbs become a top dog without rival? Wentworth is a dynamic, often confronting, drama series that begins with Bea’s early days in prison. Set in the present day, it is a modern adaptation of Prisoner contemporising legendary characters and their stories for today’s audience. This ten-part series takes the viewer inside to an uncompromising environment exploring the politics of women in a world without men, and how such a threatening experience both challenges and often changes those confined and working behind the razor wire.
#1 - Season 4
First Aired 5/10/2016
The arrival of a ruthless new inmate threatens Bea Smith's reign as Queen of Wentworth, igniting a fierce power struggle within the prison walls, as alliances are forged and broken, and old wounds reopened.
#2 - Season 2
First Aired 5/20/2014
The second season picks up three months after Bea Smith murdered Jacs Holt. While Bea was suffering in the slot, Franky Doyle rose to the position of top dog unopposed. However, the introduction of a new governor, Joan Ferguson is about to shake everything up.By season's end, Bea Smith commits her third murder.
#3 - Season 3
First Aired 4/7/2015
With a new governor at the helm, Wentworth Prison is plunged into turmoil as Bea Smith and Joan Ferguson engage in a dangerous game of manipulation and revenge, testing loyalties and pushing alliances to the brink.
#4 - Season 1
First Aired 5/1/2013
Follow Bea Smith's journey from a vulnerable newcomer to the formidable "Queen Bea" of Wentworth Prison sets the stage for a gripping saga of survival, betrayal, and redemption, as she navigates the treacherous waters of prison life and seeks justice for her daughter.
#5 - Season 6
First Aired 6/19/2018
Chaos erupts within the prison walls as tensions reach a boiling point, pushing inmates and staff alike to their limits, as old rivalries reignite and new alliances are forged in a battle for survival amidst violence and betrayal.
#6 - Season 5
First Aired 4/4/2017
In the aftermath of Bea Smith's tragic demise, Wentworth is thrown into disarray as the inmates and staff grapple with the fallout, leading to a powder keg of tension and uncertainty, where alliances shift and loyalties are tested.
#7 - Season 7
First Aired 5/28/2019
With the return of old enemies and the emergence of new threats, Wentworth Prison is once again plunged into turmoil, as loyalties are tested and alliances forged in a pressure cooker of suspense and intrigue.
#8 - Season 9
First Aired 8/24/2021
In the final showdown, Wentworth faces its greatest challenge yet, as the past collides with the present, and inmates and staff alike are forced to confront their demons in order to survive, leading to shocking consequences for everyone involved.
#9 - Season 8
First Aired 7/28/2020
As tensions escalate within the prison, alliances are tested and loyalties questioned, as inmates and staff confront their darkest secrets and fight for control in a desperate bid to survive amidst mounting suspense and intrigue.