Oz
“Life's not a word. It's a sentence.”
Series Overview
The daily lives of prisoners in Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison where ingroups - Muslims, Latinos, Italians, Aryans - stick close to their mutual friends and terrorize their mutual enemies.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 56 Episodes
55–60 min per episode
1997 – 2003
Premiered: Sat, Jul 12, 1997
Tom FontanaLatest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 8: “Exeunt Omnes”
Oz is in upheaval following the return of Martin Querns. Meanwhile, Howell and Robson each receive troubling news, Mukada answers an unsolved mystery, and the O'Reilys struggle to make amends. Finally, the prison production of 'Macbeth' ends with a staggering final act.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Oz Trailer (HBO)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-10
Cast & Creators
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Lee Tergesen
Tobias Beecher
Harold Perrineau
Augustus Hill
Dean Winters
Ryan O'Reily
Eamonn Walker
Kareem Saïd
Ernie Hudson
Leo Glynn
Terry Kinney
Tim McManus
Rita Moreno
Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
J.K. Simmons
Vernon Schillinger
Kirk Acevedo
Miguel Alvarez
Craig muMs Grant
Poet
BD Wong
Father Ray Mukada
Tom Mardirosian
Agamemnon Busmalis
Christopher Meloni
Chris Keller
Scott William Winters
Cyril O'Reily
Ra Hanna
Nacim Bismilla
David Zayas
Enrique Morales
Chuck Zito
Chucky Pancamo
Granville Adams
Zahir Arif
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Fontana
Jim Finnerty, Irene Burns, Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Burns
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oz
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What is Oz about?
The daily lives of prisoners in Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison where ingroups - Muslims, Latinos, Italians, Aryans - stick close to their mutual friends and terrorize their mutual enemies.
How many seasons does Oz have?
Oz comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Oz?
Key cast members in Oz include Lee Tergesen, Harold Perrineau, Dean Winters, Eamonn Walker, Ernie Hudson.
Who created or directed Oz?
Oz was developed and directed by Tom Fontana.