Seasons & Episodes
The Routine
In the "Emerald City" experimental unit of Oswald State Penitentiary, we meet some of the diverse inmates who live withi
Visits, Conjugal and Otherwise
With Schibetta and the prison brass in a race to uncover Ortolani's killer (for very different reasons), we see how inma
God's Chillin'
As friction grows in the wake of increasing deaths, Schibetta, Saïd, and Keane are brought together by Glynn, who tells
Capital P
Governor Devlin has reinstated capital punishment in the state, and the first Oz prisoner scheduled to die is Keane.
Straight Life
The infiltration of drugs into Oz has reached unprecedented levels, and the undercover efforts of McManus and Glynn to f
To Your Health
Three generations of Alvarezes—all prisoners at Oz—are united when the partiarch, Ricardo, is found face down in his
Plan B
A recovered Saïd ostracizes Mershah for turning his back on him when he was dying—and orders the rest of the Muslims
A Game of Checkers
Beecher is released from the hole and Schillinger is left eyeless and weak. A riot breaks out after two white punks get
The Tip
In the aftermath of the riot that killed six inmates and two officers, Oz is locked down, and Emerald City prisoners are
Ancient Tribes
Ten months after the riot, Em City re-opens. A recovered McManus creates a council of group representatives to keep orde
Great Men
Alvarez knows who raped Glynn's daughter, but refuses to tell the warden. Wangler is making progress at school, but his
Losing Your Appeal
Augustus Hill's court appeal is denied, despite the efforts of Said, who has better luck getting Poet's poems published.
Family Bizness
With their enmity at a boiling point, Adebisi poisons Schibetta -- but not fatally. Now that his brother has turned hims
Strange Bedfellows
Schilinger enlists Said to get him out of jail, but Said backs out. McManus decides not to incriminate Wittlesey in Ross
Animal Farm
Cyril O'Reily, Ryan's brother comes to Oz and is immediately violated by Schillinger. Ryan tries to get him away from OZ
Escape from Oz
Wittlesey is transferred to Gen Pop and replaced by Karl Metzger, a Nazi. Mack and another Aryan try to escape through B
The Truth and Nothing But...
In addition to the name change to "Oswald State Correctional Facility," more changes abound. Newbies Coyle, Kahn, and Ri
Napoleon's Boney Parts
The hack ain't comin' back, and everyone's trying to figure out who did the deed; especially Schillinger and Said. McMan
Legs
With a new day breaking, Officer Howell makes a gruesome discovery. Dr. Nathan takes action against medical official Gar
Unnatural Disasters
Andy Schillinger arrives to Oz and Vern tries to get Warden Glynn to move Andy in with him. McManus is sued for sexual h
U.S. Male
After getting pummeled by Khan in a boxing match, Kenny discovers his wife's infidelity and arranges a contract. Miguel
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
When Cudney threatens to spill the truth about Cyril's "wins", Ryan solicits Kosygin for help. He then schemes to have K
Secret Identities
Sister Pete's anger is roused and forces her to confession. Wangler and Adebisi register a complaint to the Warden. Yet
Out o' Time
When his plea for an expedited return to solitary goes on deaf ears, Miguel takes matters into his own hands. Glynn find
A Cock and Balls Story
The lockdown ends. After Hamid Khan's body is taken off life support, the Muslim's choose Arif to lead them. Meanwhile,
Obituaries
Mobay has his first meeting with Adebisi. Glynn fires McManus after Tim makes a foolish outburst during the slain CO's m
The Bill of Wrongs
All is crazy after Busmalis and Alvarez flee from Oz via one of Busmalis' tunnels. Hernandez discloses details about the
Works of Mercy
The kidnapping of Beecher's children has everyone upset and Beecher inconsolable. Schillinger gets questioned and of cou
Gray Matter
Things get a bit lively on death row after Shirley Bellinger's execution-- Miles begins painting a self-portrait, Ginzbu
A Word to the Wise
An investigation into Goergen's death starts and Mobay's anxious when the investigator targets him first. Tensions begin
A Town Without Pity
Ryan and Howell get frisky. After leaving the hole and apologizing to Busmalis for the stabbing Rebadow suffers an attac
You Bet Your Life
After Hughes's attack on Devlin, Glynn withdraws from the race. Alvarez is still on the loose. Supreme Allah gets an unw
Medium Rare
Adebisi's death still looms large over Oz. Against Glynn's better judgement and with special permission from the Gov., a
Conversions
New inmate Burr Redding arrives and stands ready to assume control of the drug business. Dr. Nathan returns. Tidd approa
Revenge is Sweet
Robson and Hoyt tell Rev. Cloutier to back off of Schillinger. Schillinger and Beecher have their first counseling inter
Cuts Like a Knife
O'Reily regrets getting Cyril involved with the trial drug when it starts taking effect. Meanwhile, Giles's request for
Blizzard of '01
O'Reily is in for a surprise when a visitor reveals the truth about his past, while Cyril faces trouble for his difficul
Orpheus Descending
McManus calls a superficial truce between Redding and Morales. Basil finally sees his wife, but Hughes ends up spoiling
Even the Score
McManus finds he is unable to turn his back on White. Beecher tells the parents of the young girl he killed that he's up
Famous Last Words
In the Season Four finale, Hill discovers where his true allegiances lie. Redding's plot to use the Colonel against Mora
Visitation
A ribbon cutting ceremony, complete with the Governor doing the honors, signals the opening of a newly constructed Oz. W
Laws of Gravity
Alvarez and Guerra come up with a new way to settle their beef -- Guerra will stab Alvarez in the shoulder without killi
Dream a Little Dream of Me
After recovering from his shank wound, Alvarez gains a follower. Busmalis starts a letter writing campaign to get "Miss
Next Stop: Valhalla
Guerra kills Alvarez's new follower and the guilt surrounding it forces Alvarez to make a confession to Mukada. Alvarez,
Wheel of Fortune
Said and Arif go to Warden Glynn about Lalar's murder. Angry and full of rage, Said then confronts White about passing d
Variety
Said returns from the hole ready to apologize to White. The inmate variety show takes shape with Busmalis as MC and Whit
Good Intentions
Redding discovers that Busmalis lied about DeSantos. Furious, he confronts Morales and the confrontation gets the two of
Impotence
Robson returns from solitary to discover he's been kicked out of the "Brotherhood" and moved to another cell. McManus te
Dead Man Talking
At the bi-annual review of solitary prisoners, the board decides to release Alvarez and Schillinger back into gen pop. R
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil
The unexpected arrival of Mayor Wilson Loewen at Oz spurs an ironic turn involving Schillinger and Beecher. Meanwhile, D
Sonata de Oz
Schillinger has a disappointing visit with his "hero", Mayor Loewen. Glynn has to face up to the truth when Oz loses its
A Failure to Communicate
Glynn receives some good and bad news on the toxic-poisoning case. Meanwhile, Rebadow's relationship with Stella hits a
4 Giveness
Everyone has a different opinion of new inmate Idzik; Alvarez receives shocking news; Redding's attempts at reform conti
A Day in the Death...
Idzik faces his enemies; the intrigues behind the Loewen case get more complicated; changes are made in the hospital; th
Junkyard Dawgs
Three new inmates arrive, one of whom is close to the O'Reilys; Busmalis and Rebadow prove to be "true Romeos"; the Kell
Exeunt Omnes
Oz is in upheaval following the return of Martin Querns. Meanwhile, Howell and Robson each receive troubling news, Mukad
