Prisoner (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.

Prisoner
Season 2
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Starring
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes86
Release
Original networkNetwork Ten
Original release22 January (1980-01-22) –
12 November 1980 (1980-11-12)
Season chronology

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.

Cast
Main article: List of Prisoner cast members

Recurring

Episodes
No.
overall		EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
80Episode 1Leigh SpenceJohn Upton22 January 1980 (1980-01-22)
Ros approaches the new prisoner, Janet, to suggest they try to escape together. Janet arranges for a visit from Ros as a 'Ros' so drugs can be smuggled in.
81Episode 2Philip EastRay Kolle23 January 1980 (1980-01-23)
When no one can wake up her up the following morning, Ros is taken to the infirmary and Greg suspects she's been drugged. Despite a warning from Jim's wife, Meg continues to see Geoff.
82Episode 3Philip EastDave Worthington29 January 1980 (1980-01-29)
Leila grows more concerned that Geoff is dangerous when she reads in the paper about a man being beaten up in the pub. Ros and Janet put their escape plan into action, but can they escape Wentworth?
83Episode 4Julian PringleSheila Sibley30 January 1980 (1980-01-30)
Ros and Janet's escape plans go awry, leaving one of them caught , one on the run and Erica in hospital. Meanwhile, when Meg tells him she doesn't want to see him anymore, Geoff soon shows his true colours.
84Episode 5Julian PringleDenise Morgan5 February 1980 (1980-02-05)
After Jim arrives at Meg's to make sure she's okay, a fight between Jim and Geoff breaks out. Bea helps Pat write to Herbie about the trial, and Ros makes a serious accusation against Jim.
85Episode 6Rod HardyJohn Wood6 February 1980 (1980-02-06)
A new social worker, Paul Reid, begins his first day at Wentworth. Greg see an old friend about taking over his practice, and Pat receives some devastating hews.
86Episode 7Ron HardyMargaret McClusky12 February 1980 (1980-02-12)
Pat is distraught after David's suicide and lashes out. Lizzie is questioned about her 20-year-old crime, and worries that they're trying to pin new charges on her. Wentworth says goodbye to Greg.
87Episode 8Marcus ColeMarcus Cole13 February 1980 (1980-02-13)
Bea is suspicious about the police interviewing Lizzie and becomes determined to get to the bottom of the situation. Once she knows the truth, she isn't sure if she should tell Lizzie.
88Episode 9Marcus ColeIan Bradley & Anne Lucas19 February 1980 (1980-02-19)
When the newspaper runs an article about Lizzie's innocence, Erica is determined to find out how the story was leaked, and Paul Reid is prime suspect.
89Episode 10Leigh SpenceJohn Upton20 February 1980 (1980-02-20)
When Doreen fails to pick her up, a distraught Lizzie starts to wonder if the outside is even worth it. A mother and daughter turn up at the halfway house escaping domestic abuse.
90Episode 11Leigh SpenceRay Kolle26 February 1980 (1980-02-26)
Caroline and Vivienne try to cover up Brian's murder, thinking the police won't believe it was self-defence. Tony Reid gets mixed up with the wrong crowd and meets a drug dealer, Sharon Gilmore.
91Episode 12Simon WincerGeorge Mallaby27 February 1980 (1980-02-27)
Sharon Gilmore arrives at Wentworth and immediately gets on Bea's bad side. Caroline and Vivienne are brought on remand to Wentworth and handle the situation very differently.
92Episode 13Simon WincerDave Worthington4 March 1980 (1980-03-04)
Paul is shocked by Sharon's demands, but Tony insists she's lying. Doreen is talked into taking a sickie, and asks Lizzie to phone her work.
93Episode 14Marcus ColeSheila Sibley5 March 1980 (1980-03-05)
After being attacked, Chrissie goes into premature labour, and is rushed to hospital. Doreen loses her job, as Lizzie failed to call in sick for her, and Chrissie reveals a secret.
94Episode 15Marcus ColeJohn Upton11 March 1980 (1980-03-11)
Bea tries to manipulate Paul to get herself out of isolation. On the outside, Sharon, Tony and others arrested in the raid go to court, and Lizzie struggles with the sobriety rule in the halfway house.
95Episode 16Gary ConwayDenise Morgan12 March 1980 (1980-03-12)
Sharon is bought back to Wentworth and becomes close friends with Chrissie, and the two of them make plans to take over from Bea as joint top dog. Tired od seeing Doreen upset, Lizzie confronts Kevin.
96Episode 17Gary ConwayJohn Wood18 March 1980 (1980-03-18)
Doreen announces her engagement, but Lizzie's not sure about Kevin. When Chrissie is told she can regularly visit to see baby Elizabeth in the hospital, Sharon sees this as a way of smuggling in contraband.
97Episode 18Leigh SpenceGeorge Mallaby19 March 1980 (1980-03-19)
Chrissie is shocked to learn who her attacker is, and has to do some fast talking. The influx of drugs leads to chaos in Wentworth, and with Bea still in isolation, the new top dogs can't seem to handle it.
98Episode 19Leigh Spence & Michael PattinsonMargaret McClusky25 March 1980 (1980-03-25)
Bea is out of isolation and sets to work regaining full control of the women. Doreen and Lizzie testify at Caroline and Vivienne's committal hearing. Kevin wants to introduce Doreen to his mother.
99Episode 20Rod HardyDave Wothington26 March 1980 (1980-03-26)
A combination of drugs in Wentworth and power-plays within the women sees an inmate locked in solitary. Doreen and her future mother-in-law aren't getting along and Doreen is tired of hiding her past.
100Episode 21Ron HardyIan Bradley1 April 1980 (1980-04-01)
Mrs Burns threatens Doreen that she'll disown Kevin if they marry, but Lizzie takes matters into her own hands. Paul goes to check in on how Vivienne is doing, but has trouble finding her.
101Episode 22Marcus ColeDenise Morgan2 April 1980 (1980-04-02)
Doreen and Lizzie are taken in by the police, and Doreen worries about how this will affect her relationship with Kevin. Tony struggles when Sally's ex wants her back, and Bea fights back as top dog.
102Episode 23Marcus ColeRay Kolle8 April 1980 (1980-04-08)
Chissie is told that Elizabeth can leave the hospital, but she has to be on her best behaviour if she wants to care for her at Wentworth. The power struggle between Bea and Judy continues.
103Episode 24Gary ConwayJohn Upton9 April 1980 (1980-04-09)
Judy tells the truth about the fight, and Caroline is released to the half way house. Lizzie goes on a shoplifting mission, and is elated when she returns home to hear that the police have been called.
104Episode 25Gary ConwayGeorge Mallaby15 April 1980 (1980-04-15)
Lizzie is rapt to be back on the inside, but Bea is less impressed. The drama group arrives at Wentworth, led by Ken Pearce. Jim's in trouble when Erica finds out he's been seeing Caroline.
105Episode 26Leigh SpenceMargaret McClusky16 April 1980 (1980-04-16)
The women give Jim grief after learning of his affair with Caroline, but the biggest concern is if his wife finds out. Judy has more health issues, and Lizzie makes another attempt to return to prison.
106Episode 27Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan22 April 1980 (1980-04-22)
When Doreen finds a dog in the prison garden and smuggles it inside, all the women try to keep it from the guards. Geoff Butler is back, and when his trial begins, Meg and Jim must give evidence.
107Episode 28Rod HardySheila Sibley23 April 1980 (1980-04-23)
Michael offers Geoff $2000 if he can arrange for Caroline to come to him. Greg Miller returns to town for Pat's appeal, and Erica asks him to have a word with Judy.
108Episode 29Ron HardyDave Worthington29 April 1980 (1980-04-29)
As the prisoners learn Shakespeare for the drama program, Bea falls further for Ken. When Judy refuses medical treatment, Lizzie takes matters into her own hands. Leila's harassment gets serious.
109Episode 30Marcus ColeMarcus Cooney30 April 1980 (1980-04-30)
Bea is furious, thinking Ken has made a fool of her, and cancels drama class. When Michael delivers Geoff's parcel to Jim's hotel, the consequences are disastrous.
110Episode 31Marcus ColeIan Bradley & David Worthington6 May 1980 (1980-05-06)
Jim is devastated dealing with the aftermath of the explosion. Gred testifies at Pat's appeal, and Bea tries to help Ken straighten out his daughter.
111Episode 32Gary ConwayDenise Morgan7 May 1980 (1980-05-07)
Ken arranges for his daughter, Debbie, to spend 24 hours in Wentworth to straighten her out, and most of the prisoners, especially Bea, look forfowrd to helping.
112Episode 33Gary ConwayJohn Wood13 May 1980 (1980-05-13)
A new prisoner, artist Kerry Vincent, arrives but Doreen is concerned for Bea when Ken takes a special interest in her. Lizzie embarks on a path of morality, and the police close in on Geoff.
113Episode 34Leigh SpenceRay Kolle14 May 1980 (1980-05-14)
New prisoner Kerry Vincent settles into Wentworth, but no one is sure what to make of her. Jim returns to work but Erica thinks it's too soon, and despite being terrified, Judy goes in for her operation.
114Episode 35Leigh SpenceBryon Williams & Chris Milne20 May 1980 (1980-05-20)
The rumours about Kerry persist, and worse when the women are caught making home brew. Caroline and Vivienne's trial end. Kerry has her art exhibition, and Wentworth gets a new officer - Jock Stewart.
115Episode 36Michael PattinsonJohn Upton21 May 1980 (1980-05-21)
Vera is furious that she's been accused of blackmailing Kerry. Judy, fed up with Sharon's behaviour, ends their relationship, and Kevin asks Doreen to marry me.
116Episode 37Michael PattinsonDenise Morgan27 May 1980 (1980-05-27)
Jock tries to help Vera get her job back, but shows less kindness to the prisoners. Kevin and Doreen are married in the Wentworth garden, and one of the prisoners meets an untimely end.
117Episode 38Bill HughesMargaret McClusky28 May 1980 (1980-05-28)
Everyone is in lockdown for the investigation. Judy is adament Bea is to blame. Lizzie debates whether to meet the woman claiming to be Marcia, and Doreen is terrified when Sharon's killer confesses to her.
118Episode 39Bill HughesGeorge Mallaby3 June 1980 (1980-06-03)
Helen Smart, an old friend of Kerry's, comes into Wentworth with news of Jock Stewart's bad reputation. Kerry is released but she struggles to cope. Lizzie finally meets Marcia and her daughter Josie.
119Episode 40Marcus ColeSheila Sibley4 June 1980 (1980-06-04)
Bea and Judy confront Jock with their accusation about Sharon's death. Vera becomes suspicious of Jock, after witnessing his strange behaviour, but isn't sure if she should speak with Mrs Davidson.
120Episode 41Marcus ColeDave Wothington10 June 1980 (1980-06-10)
Leanne Burke arrives in Wentworth and immediately makes trouble. Kevin helps Marcia and Josie move, but begins to doubt if they are genuinely Lizzie's family. Judy takes a stand about Sharon's death.
121Episode 42Leigh SpenceDenise Morgan11 June 1980 (1980-06-11)
The women decide that enough is enough and demand justice for Sharon, but no one is safe when what was supposed to be a peaceful protest ends in tragedy.
122Episode 43Leigh SpenceJohn Wood17 June 1980 (1980-06-17)
Noelene's grief turns to anger when she's bought back to Wentworth. Paul, Bea and Doreen fear Marcia is a fraud. Kerry's behaviour grows erratic, and Paul warns that she may end up back in jail.
123Episode 44Michael PattinsonJohn Upton18 June 1980 (1980-06-18)
Thinking she has killed David, Kerry flees from the gallery. Paul does some detective work to find out if Marcia is a fraud, but Bea and Doreen ate doing some sleuthing of their own.
124Episode 45Michael PattinsonRay Kolle24 June 1980 (1980-06-24)
Helen discovers an unconscious Kerry in her flat, after David has cleaned her out and left her for dead. Lizzie tries to come to terms with losing Marcia and Josie and on the outside.
125Episode 46Bill HughesDenise Morgan25 June 1980 (1980-06-25)
The women embark on a ridiculous attempr to cover up Noelene's absence until they can unlock her from the store room. Meg intervenes when her neighbour appears to be ignoring her husband abusing their son.
126Episode 47Bill HughesBarbara Ramsay & Margaret McClusky1 July 1980 (1980-07-01)
The work release is to go ahead, to the women's delight, and the party of women chosen has some surprising additions. Vera is suspicious of Lizzie's constant supply of cigarettes and Meg seeks Paul's advice.
127Episode 48Marcus ColeBryon Williams2 July 1980 (1980-07-02)
The work release program is underway, with Erica warning dire consequences for anyone who screws it up. Gail is bought into Wentworth, and is warned not to tell the other prisoners of her crime.
128Episode 49Marcus ColeGeorge Mallaby8 July 1980 (1980-07-08)
The women find out that Gail is in Wentworth for abusing her child, and set out to make her life inside difficult. Erica and Andrew arrange a dinner date.
129Episode 50Leigh SpenceDave Worthington9 July 1980 (1980-07-09)
Doreen struggles to cope after being attacked by Vince, and desperately tries to get taken off the work release program. After being released from prison, Tony struggles to find a job.
130Episode 51Leigh SpenceSheila Sibley15 July 1980 (1980-07-15)
Margo is having trouble covering her bets thanks to Kay's gambling bug. Doreen, on the work release program, becomes determined to help Kevin get the delivery tender, and Judy ends up in the hospital.
131Episode 52Michael PattinsonDenise Morgan16 July 1980 (1980-07-16)
132Episode 53Michael PattinsonMargaret McClusky22 July 1980 (1980-07-22)
Bea gets on the work release scheme, with an ulterior motive - but Noelene and Margo set out to stop her. Judy is on the run dressed as a policewoman, and is Kay all she seems to be?
133Episode 54Bill HughesJohn Upton23 July 1980 (1980-07-23)
134Episode 55Bill HughesGeorge Mallaby29 July 1980 (1980-07-29)
135Episode 56Rod HardyRay Kolle30 July 1980 (1980-07-30)
136Episode 57Ron HardyDenise Morgan5 August 1980 (1980-08-05)
137Episode 58Leigh SpenceSheila Sibley6 August 1980 (1980-08-06)
138Episode 59Leigh SpenceMargaret McClusky12 August 1980 (1980-08-12)
139Episode 60Michael PattinsonDenise Morgan13 August 1980 (1980-08-13)
140Episode 61Michael PattinsonJohn Wood19 August 1980 (1980-08-19)
141Episode 62John McRaeGeorge Mallaby20 August 1980 (1980-08-20)
142Episode 63John McRaeDave Worthington26 August 1980 (1980-08-26)
143Episode 64Rod HardyDenise Morgan27 August 1980 (1980-08-27)
144Episode 65Ron HardyBarbara Ramsay2 September 1980 (1980-09-02)
145Episode 66Mike MurphyJohn Upton3 September 1980 (1980-09-03)
146Episode 67Mike MurphyBryon Williams9 September 1980 (1980-09-09)
147Episode 68Michael PattinsonSheila Sibley10 September 1980 (1980-09-10)
148Episode 69Michael PattinsonMargaret McClusky16 September 1980 (1980-09-16)
149Episode 70John McRaeDenise Morgan17 September 1980 (1980-09-17)
150Episode 71John McRaeGeorge Mallaby23 September 1980 (1980-09-23)
151Episode 72Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtJohn Wood24 September 1980 (1980-09-24)
152Episode 73Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtCoral Drouyn & Alistair Sharp30 September 1980 (1980-09-30)
153Episode 74Leigh SpenceJohn Upton1 October 1980 (1980-10-01)
154Episode 75Leigh SpenceDave Worthington7 October 1980 (1980-10-07)
155Episode 76Mike MurphyDenise Morgan8 October 1980 (1980-10-08)
156Episode 77Mike MurphyBarbara Ramsay14 October 1980 (1980-10-14)
157Episode 78Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtMargaret McClusky15 October 1980 (1980-10-15)
158Episode 79Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtGeorge Mallaby21 October 1980 (1980-10-21)
159Episode 80Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtDenise Morgan22 October 1980 (1980-10-22)
160Episode 81Kendal FlanaganRay Kolle28 October 1980 (1980-10-28)
161Episode 82Kendal FlanaganJohn Upton29 October 1980 (1980-10-29)
162Episode 83Leigh SpenceJohn Wood4 November 1980 (1980-11-04)
163Episode 84Leigh SpenceIan Bradley5 November 1980 (1980-11-05)
164Episode 85Mike MurphyDenise Morgan11 November 1980 (1980-11-11)
165Episode 86Rod Hardy & Juliana FochtDave Worthington12 November 1980 (1980-11-12)

Accolades

Home media

The following is a list of DVD sets which contain individual episodes from season two or the complete season as a whole.

Title Episodes Release date Format Country Rating[3] Ref.
Prisoner: 2[lower-alpha 6] 165 24 February 2003 VHS & DVD  AUS ACB: M [4]
19 December 2006 DVD  US NR [5]
Volume 5 80[lower-alpha 7] 17 March 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [6]
Volume 6 81–96 17 March 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [7]
Volume 7 97–112 21 April 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [8]
Volume 8 113–128 21 April 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [9]
Volume 9 129–144 21 May 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [10]
Volume 10 145–160 21 May 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [11]
Volume 11 161–176[lower-alpha 8] 18 August 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [12]
The Complete Collection 80–165[lower-alpha 9] 29 September 2007 DVD  AUS ACB: M [13]
Volume 3[lower-alpha 10] 80–96[lower-alpha 11] 12 October 2009 DVD  UK BBFC: 12 [14]
Volume 1–3 80–96[lower-alpha 12] 30 November 2009 DVD  UK BBFC: 15 [15]
Volume 4 97–128 24 May 2010 DVD  UK BBFC: 12 [16]
Volume 5 129–160 11 October 2010 DVD  UK BBFC: 12 [17]
Volume 6 161–165[lower-alpha 13] 21 February 2011 DVD  UK BBFC: 15 [18]
Volume 3[lower-alpha 14] 80–96 11 May 2011 DVD  AUS ACB: M [19]
Volume 4 97–128 29 July 2011 DVD  AUS ACB: M [20]
The Complete Collection[lower-alpha 15] 80–165 5 October 2011 DVD  AUS ACB: M [21]
Volume 5 129–160 30 November 2011 DVD  AUS ACB: M [22]
Volume 6 161–165 1 February 2012 DVD  AUS ACB: M [23]
The Complete Season Two 80–165 11 January 2017 DVD  AUS ACB: M [24]

Notes
  1. Karen Travers only appeared in the first episode of the season.
  2. Greg Miller departs in episode 86. He later returns from episodes 107–110 as a guest character.
  3. Pat O'Connell is a central recurring character for the first seven episodes of the season. She becomes a main character from episode 87.
  4. Paul Reid first appeared in episode 85 and was listed as a guest character. He becomes a main character from episode 86.
  5. Judy Bryant first appeared in episode 91 as a guest character. She becomes a main character from episode 117.
  6. Content identical.in both Australia and U.S. aside from different cover art. Released as "Set 2" in the U.S.
  7. Also contains the final 15 episodes of season 1.
  8. Also contains first 11 episodes of season 3.
  9. The entire series contains all eight seasons and 692 episodes.
  10. The UK sets feature the same content as the Australian sets, with the only exceptions being they contain double the number of episodes and that the artwork is different.
  11. Also contains the final 15 episodes of season 1.
  12. also contains the complete season one (episodes 1–79).
  13. Also contains the first 27 episodes of season 3.
  14. Re-released sets in UK-style packaging.
  15. Re-release of the 2007 set.

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