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S3.E1 ∙ The Tunnel Collapse

Tue, Feb 03, 1981

Bea, Lizzie and Doreen are trapped in the tunnel while the women are confined to their cells after the extent of the escape becomes known.

8.2 /10

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Mon, Feb 09, 1981

Chrissie arranges a birthday party for Elizabeth while Anne's behaviour gives cause for concern. The escapees are rescued from the collapsed tunnel.

8.6 /10

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Tue, Feb 10, 1981

Gillespie attempts to introduce blanket censorship as unrest mounts within the prison. Judy and Lizzie decide to write letters to the Ombudsman.

8.2 /10

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Mon, Feb 16, 1981

Vera performs external heart massage on Lizzie until an ambulance arrives and she is taken to hospital. Judy meets Wally's daughter. In hospital, Lizzie receives a letter from Ellen in America.

8.6 /10

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Tue, Feb 17, 1981

Lizzie's condition improves, however Erica realises her prison record will prevent her from being allowed into America. Doreen goes to trial. Micki and Judy see Wally being taken in by the police.

8.2 /10

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Mon, Feb 23, 1981

Lizzie regains some of her old fight. Erica goes on TV to refute Judy's claims. David Andrews arrives to start the new Education Centre in the prison library.

8.8 /10

Jock Stewart blackmails Judy into working for him, but she tips off the police. Sid's friendship with Lizzie develops. The divorce papers depress Doreen and she looks to new prison teacher David for comfort.

9.1 /10

S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8

Mon, Mar 02, 1981

David is accused by the women and Jim. Newcomer Sandra is actually a journalist who has had herself sentenced in order to do a story on Wentworth.

8.2 /10

S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9

Tue, Mar 03, 1981

The women send Sandra to Coventry and believe she is getting favoured treatment. David shows Doreen's socks to Vera who then teases her. Lizzie is worried about Sid.

8.3 /10

S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10

Mon, Mar 09, 1981

The women decide to use Sandra to get some good PR. Lizzie visits Sid in hospital. And Doreen becomes ill.

8.1 /10

S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11

Tue, Mar 10, 1981

Doreen misunderstands Evelyn's herbal remedy instructions. Georgie attends class in the library, but goes berserk when the women laugh at her. Lizzie collects pollen and weeds for Evelyn when she visits Sid.

8.2 /10

S3.E12 ∙ Episode #3.12

Mon, Mar 16, 1981

Wentworth is isolated after a tropical disease breaks out, believed to be carried by Jenny. Judy strikes up a friendship with Georgie. Meg contracts the disease and is put in the prison hospital with Lizzie and Evelyn.

8.3 /10

S3.E13 ∙ Episode #3.13

Tue, Mar 17, 1981

Sandra is recaptured and placed in the pound. Judy is looked after by Georgie.

8.3 /10

S3.E14 ∙ Episode #3.14

Mon, Mar 23, 1981

The secret of Evelyn's remedy is discovered. David begins to suspect that Georgie is deaf. Margot gets a visit from her boyfriend Wayne.

8.4 /10

S3.E15 ∙ Episode #3.15

Tue, Mar 24, 1981

Margo tries to contact her boyfriend Wayne, and David arranges for Georgie to have some hospital tests.

8.3 /10

S3.E16 ∙ Episode #3.16

Mon, Mar 30, 1981

Margo tries to see Bea. Georgie returns to the prison after the operation.

8.2 /10

S3.E17 ∙ Episode #3.17

Tue, Mar 31, 1981

The argument between Judy and Bea escalates. Margo discovers that Wayne owes $6,000 in gambling debts.

8.4 /10

S3.E18 ∙ Episode #3.18

Mon, Apr 06, 1981

Bea is taken to the prison hospital. David starts an intensive course to teach Georgie to read and write.

8.2 /10

S3.E19 ∙ Episode #3.19

Tue, Apr 07, 1981

The siege with Margo and her boyfriend continues. Bea is returned to Wentworth.

8.4 /10

S3.E20 ∙ Episode #3.20

Mon, Apr 13, 1981

Margo is back in Wentworth. The women decide to retaliate against David's plans to stop Georgie's parole.

8.3 /10

S3.E21 ∙ Episode #3.21

Tue, Apr 14, 1981

Lizzie requests a day out. Meg arranges a job for Georgie. Sally has a run-in with Doreen and Bea.

8.3 /10

S3.E22 ∙ Episode #3.22

Mon, Apr 20, 1981

Lizzie has disappeared. Bob entertains important client. Chrissie is transferred to H Block.

8.4 /10

S3.E23 ∙ Episode #3.23

Tue, Apr 21, 1981

Chrissie receives a surprise visit, while Meg approaches Erica with an interesting offer.

8.1 /10

S3.E24 ∙ Episode #3.24

Mon, Apr 27, 1981

Trouble brews over the conjugal visiting suite.

8.1 /10

S3.E25 ∙ Episode #3.25

Tue, Apr 28, 1981

Bea is ostracized by her fellow inmates. Meg returns to the prison to work as a parole officer.

8.3 /10

S3.E26 ∙ Episode #3.26

Mon, May 04, 1981

Bea feels that Debbie is meddling in her personal life. Debbie talks her mother into coming to Melbourne.

8.2 /10

S3.E27 ∙ Episode #3.27

Tue, May 05, 1981

Chrissie arrives home. Doreen reveals her secret about the Lonely Hearts Club to Judy. Lizzie receives a letter from America.

8.1 /10

S3.E28 ∙ Episode #3.28

Mon, May 11, 1981

Doreen tells Judy about her feelings for Peter and is humiliated by Vera. Meg gives a positive report about Chrissie and Mick to Child Welfare. The officers are angered by the proposed project for Bea and the Braille machine.

8.1 /10

S3.E29 ∙ Episode #3.29

Tue, May 12, 1981

The women support Bea's stand on the strike. Meg talks to Chrissie and Mick about getting legal aid to fight for custody of Chrissie's daughter Elizabeth.

8.2 /10

S3.E30 ∙ Episode #3.30

Mon, May 18, 1981

The women revolt while Colleen Powell is promoted. Erica finds herself losing control.

8.4 /10

S3.E31 ∙ Episode #3.31

Tue, May 19, 1981

Lizzie is becoming increasingly frightened about the atmosphere in Wentworth.

8.9 /10

S3.E32 ∙ Episode #3.32

Mon, May 25, 1981

Del gives Chrissie some shocking news. Bea moves into a cell with Tracey Morris.

8.2 /10

S3.E33 ∙ Episode #3.33

Tue, May 26, 1981

While Judy is confined to solitary, Margo is sentenced to ten years.

8.4 /10

S3.E34 ∙ Episode #3.34

Mon, Jun 01, 1981

Margo's terror campaign continues, while the police find the van they believe Bea used for her escape.

9.2 /10

S3.E35 ∙ Episode #3.35

Tue, Jun 02, 1981

Mum pleads with Bea to give herself up to the police. Judy and Doreen finally admit they were setting up Margo. Meg tries to matchmake when she realises Terry Harrison is interested in Vera.

9.6 /10

S3.E36 ∙ Episode #3.36

Mon, Jun 08, 1981

Bea is found by Terry in a heap in the laundry. When it transpires she may be suffering from amnesia Jim is not convinced.

8.6 /10

S3.E37 ∙ Episode #3.37

Tue, Jun 09, 1981

Nick's flatmate has been arrested on drug charges. Bea is locked in the storeroom.

8.5 /10

S3.E38 ∙ Episode #3.38

Mon, Jun 15, 1981

Vera is the only one who doesn't believe Bea has amnesia. Nick doesn't turn up for work. And Meg is delayed getting to court, where Mum is relying on her evidence.

7.9 /10

S3.E39 ∙ Episode #3.39

Tue, Jun 16, 1981

Margo confronts Bea. Nick is amazed at Bob's trust in him. Vera makes a decision about Terry.

8 /10

S3.E40 ∙ Episode #3.40

Mon, Jun 22, 1981

Lizzie has taken over Margo's book with some success. While Terry moves into Vera's flat, Margo determines to set him up.

7.8 /10

S3.E41 ∙ Episode #3.41

Tue, Jun 23, 1981

Lizzie attempts to pay off her debts. Nick is infatuated with Meg, who is suspicious of Bob. Terry confronts Margo.

7.9 /10

S3.E42 ∙ Episode #3.42

Mon, Jun 29, 1981

Margo accuses Terry of hitting her. Bob gives Nick an ultimatum. The women are introduced to Arna, a visitor from Sweden, and Nick goes crazy when Meg reveals her true feelings.

8 /10

S3.E43 ∙ Episode #3.43

Tue, Jun 30, 1981

Bea and Judy escort a drunken Doreen to Judy's cell. Meg is distressed at her failure with Nick, and Bob is unable to console her.

8 /10

S3.E44 ∙ Episode #3.44

Mon, Jul 06, 1981

Jim is upset when Terry decides to resign. Florence dies during her operation. Judy meets Lori.

7.9 /10

S3.E45 ∙ Episode #3.45

Tue, Jul 07, 1981

Judy and Lori establish that they are mother and daughter. Jim tells Erica of the incident outside the perimeter fence, and is convinced of her innocence.

7.9 /10