Prisoner
Series Overview
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 692 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
1979 – 1986
Premiered: Tue, Feb 27, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 104: “Episode 692”
Rita carries out the robbery but is recaptured and brought back to Wentworth in a bad way. Joan goes to pick up the cash but chickens out. Alice gets Tom to bring in his motorbike for Rita to ride in the grounds as a birthday treat. Ann is told her reforms have been accepted and Dwyer sacked. Rita announces she's standing down as Top Dog and wants Kath to take over. Harry is transferred to Barnhurst. Joan arrives at work next day to hear Rita died during the night. She finally picks up the stolen loot, but the cops are waiting for her and she arrives in Wentworth on remand overnight and is put in Solitary. Joan starts cracking up and is horrified when her meal is brought in by a very much alive Rita. She is taken away to another prison next morning as the women whoop and holler. Rita tells Alice she's ""going to be the oldest biker in the world"".
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Gerda Nicolson
Ann Reynolds
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Joan "The Freak" Ferguson
Janet Andrewartha
Reb Kean
Elspeth Ballantyne
Meg Morris
Louise Siversen
Lou Kelly
Glenda Linscott
Rita Connors
Lois Collinder
Alice "Lurch" Jenkins
Julia Blake
Nancy McCormack
Pepe Trevor
Lexie Patterson
Joy Westmore
Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle
Peter Adams
Bob Moran
Kylie Belling
Sarah West
Terry Gill
Jack Grace
Bryon Williams
Dr Eric Weissman
Ray Meagher
Ernest Craven
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reg Watson
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is Prisoner about?
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.
How many seasons does Prisoner have?
Prisoner comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Prisoner?
Key cast members in Prisoner include Gerda Nicolson, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Janet Andrewartha, Elspeth Ballantyne, Louise Siversen.
Who created or directed Prisoner?
Prisoner was developed and directed by Reg Watson.