Prisioner
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About
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.
Cast
Gerda Nicolson
as Ann Reynolds
Maggie Kirkpatrick
as Joan "The Freak" Ferguson
Janet Andrewartha
as Reb Kean
Elspeth Ballantyne
as Meg Morris
Louise Siversen
as Lou Kelly
Glenda Linscott
as Rita Connors
Lois Collinder
as Alice "Lurch" Jenkins
Julia Blake
as Nancy McCormack
Pepe Trevor
as Lexie Patterson
Joy Westmore
as Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle
Peter Adams
as Bob Moran
Kylie Belling
as Sarah West
Terry Gill
as Jack Grace
Bryon Williams
as Dr Eric Weissman
Ray Meagher
as Ernest Craven
Seasons
Season 1
The first season of Australian drama television series Prisoner (commonly known as Prisoner: Cell Block H) premiered on the then-known 0-10 Network on 26 February 1979 in Sydney and 27 February 1979 in Melbourne. The season contains 79 episodes and concluded on 28 November 1979.
Season 2
The second season of Australian drama television series Prisoner (commonly known as Prisoner: Cell Block H) premiered on Network Ten on 22 January 1980. It consists of 86 episodes and concluded on 12 November 1980. This season's storylines include the escape of Roslyn Coulson, aided by terrorist Janet Dominguez and the subsequent shooting of Erica Davidson; Lizzie's exoneration; the bomb explosion which causes the deaths of Jim Fletcher's family; Bea Smith's feud with new prisoner Kay White; Judy Bryant's planned revenge on corrupt officer Jock Stewart for the murder of her girlfriend Sharon Gilmour; the season finale tunnel escape collapse.
Season 3
The third season of Australian drama television series Prisoner (commonly known as Prisoner: Cell Block H) premiered on Network Ten on 4 February 1981. It consists of 81 episodes and concluded on 11 November 1981. The season is notable for the conclusion to the tunnel escape storyline which ended the previous season; the departure of Vera Bennett ("Vinegar Tits") when she accepts the position of governor of Barnhurst; the kidnapping of Erica Davidson; the arrival of new prisoners Sandy Edwards, Kate Peterson and former inmate and top dog of H Block – Marie Winter; Bea Smith's amnesia, and later, her mysterious illness which sees her step down as top dog, only to be replaced by Sandy Edwards.
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Two new prisoners, Karen Travers and Lyn Warner, are inducted into Wentworth Detention Centre and have to adjust to the harsh regime and the tough women they meet there. Karen, convicted of stabbing her cheating husband to death in the shower, turns out to be an old flame of prison Doctor Greg Miller. Lynn has been convicted of kidnapping and burying a baby alive, and though she loudly protests her innocence, she is bullied by the other women, led by their 'Top Dog', murderess Bea Smith. Meanwhile, young inmate Sally Lee hangs herself in her cell while going through ...
Episode 2
Lynn withdraws her complaint, so Bea's release is approved. The prisoners hold a farwell party for Bea and Mum. Mum leaves her beloved garden in the hands of Lynn. Mum is released into the care of her daughter, Lorraine, and Bea gets a lift into town from Eddie. Meg and Bill are having problems with their teenage son Marty, who tells them he wants to move out and get a place with his girlfriend. With Bea gone, Franky siezes the opportunity to take over the press and announces she is now in charge. Greg tries to talk Karen into appealing against her sentence, realising her husband was abusing her. Lynn goes on hunger strike until her innocence is believed. Mum's daughter rejects her, saying she doesn't want her coming home with her, so Mum checks into a grotty bedsit in town. Bea spends her first night of freedom in luxury at a hotel. Next morning, she visits daughter Debbie's grave and picks up a package from her old cellmate, a ""present"" for her husband.
Episode 3
With Frankie's hold over the women growing, she attempts to show the screws who is in charge by getting the women to stay in the dinning room until she gives the order for them to leave. Prostitute Chrissie Latham tries to seduce Bill but he turns her down. Lizzie and Marilyn mess around with the wiring so that Eddie will be called in. Marilyn and Eddie climb up into the roof for a "Liaison". Bea's return sends Frankie over the edge and she starts a riot in the dinning room. Bea, Doreen and some other women are trapped in the laundry; Frankie, Lizzy, Chrissie and ...
Episode 4
Bill dies on the way to hospital and Rosie gives Birth to a boy. Meg is devastated as the police investigate into Bill's murder begins. The cops are not getting very far; meanwhile, Eddie tells Marilyn he saw who stabbed Bill. Bea and the girls learn from him that it was Chrissie who killed him. They attack and scalp Chrissie, and she is transferred away to another prison. Meg turns up for work, yells at everyone and is sent home by Erika Davidson until the funeral is passed, Mum collapses at the bedsit and her landlady goes through her belongings. After the funeral, ...
Episode 5
Mum recuperates from her collapse at her daughter's home but has to pretend to the children that she is an aunt as Lorraine told them their grandmother was dead. Frankie and Bea fight during a dance class in the Rec Room. Yates is caught smuggling the pill in for Marilyn. Suspected of being the one who supplied Sally Lee with drugs, she is reprimanded by Erica Davidson, and quits in disgust. Bea reads the girls tea Leaves and Lizzie pinches a bottle of surgical spirit from the infirmary. Mum can't deal with Lorraine any longer and walks out. After which Judith Anne ...
Episode 6
Lynn reveals she must be pregnant after being raped by her employer, Mr Bentley, the father of the baby she is supposed to have buried alive. Frankie bullies Lizzie into giving her some of her Buy-Up and later steals her false teeth when she refuses. Marilyn learns she is to be paroled in a few days. Eddie proposes to he but she turns him down, though she agrees to move in with him. Horrified by Lynne's story, Meg Jackson attitude softens again and she tells Erica Davidson she believes Lynn. Screw, Vera Bennet, is having trouble with her ailing mother but refuses to ...
Episode 7
Lizzie finds a stray cat in the garden and brings it into the prison. When it dies, she blames Frankie for killing it, but it turns out she did it accidentally herself by giving it water from the garden tainted with weed killer. Lizzie then tries to fake amnesia in order to get an early release but Meg Jackson sees right through it. Gary Doyle comes to visit Frankie again and gives her a copy of his plans for the farm. Later the other women deface the plans by scribbling all over them. Mum suggests Frankie work in the garden to keep her away from Bea Smith. Erica ...
Episode 8
Bea Smith and the other inmates find out about Frankie's plans to get paroled and live on a farm so they try to rile her into blowing her chances. Marilyn gets a job at a hotel but she is demoted after beauty consultant Helen Masters complains about her and then quits after being sexually harassed by her boss. She goes back on the game to buy Eddie a birthday present, prompting them to have a row and she walks out on him. Helen Masters is sent to Wentworth charged with manslaughter after her car is used in a hit-and-run. At first she is to be bailed but when she tries...
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About Prisioner
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison. Across 8 seasons and 692 episodes, originally airing on 10.
Prisioner Cast and Characters
The cast features Gerda Nicolson (as Ann Reynolds), Maggie Kirkpatrick (as Joan "The Freak" Ferguson), Janet Andrewartha (as Reb Kean), Elspeth Ballantyne (as Meg Morris), and Louise Siversen (as Lou Kelly). Their performances are a major reason Prisioner has built such a passionate audience.
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How many episodes does Prisioner have?
Prisioner has 692 episodes across 8 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Prisioner good? What's the rating?
Prisioner holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 34 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Prisioner?
The main cast includes Gerda Nicolson, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Janet Andrewartha, and Elspeth Ballantyne, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Prisioner available in Inglés?
Yes — Prisioner was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Prisioner released?
Prisioner first aired in 1979.
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How many seasons and episodes does Prisioner have?
Prisioner currently has 8 seasons and a total of 692 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Prisioner about?
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison. It belongs to the Soap, Drama genres.
In which language is Prisioner originally available?
Prisioner was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Prisioner first released?
Prisioner first premiered on February 27, 1979 (1979). The series has since concluded its run.
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