Bea Smith enters prison after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Bea is separated from her daughter and sent to Wentworth on remand. She is then forced to learn how the prison works.

Bea is caught up in the brutal rivalry between Franky and Jacs while Erica struggles to gain the support of the officers.

Franky teaches Bea a tough lesson; Liz struggles with old demons; Franky stirs up new feelings in Erica