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.

In the aftermath of the riot, Will blackmails Doreen into helping him and Bea is given no choice but to continue to lie.

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

Vera's attempt to impress Fletch backfires and her domineering mother reveals a humiliating secret to her peers, while Erica betrays Franky.

When Ferguson psychologically manipulates Vera she crosses a point of no return whilst Maxine orchestrates a desperate bid to see her spurned lover.