3 months have passed and Rita is finally released from the slot, with both Rita and Marie receiving 15 year sentences. A junkie takes Vera hostage which makes her rethink her governorship, and Rita suffers a tragic loss.
Rita and Kaz form an alliance to bring down Marie, whilst Jake's jealously toward Vera is apparent as she forms a bond with Greg. The position of Deputy Governor is reassigned to officer Linda Miles.
Kaz begins a journey of self discovery and atonement, while Linda Miles begins her tenure as acting deputy. Former Walford officer Sean Brody is transferred to Wentworth.
Kaz makes amends with her past, as Rita has to deal with Stang's threats to expose her. While Liz is made to stay silent as Sean helps to get a dead body out of the prison as Linda realises she could lose her job over it.
Wentworth is in shock as they mourn Kaz's death and the following investigation brings staff to a head and inmates to breaking point when they have to vote in a new Top Dog.
The Prisoners tensions are still extremely high, as Marie learns the truth about the death of her son. While Boomer has some long awaited catching up to do, with her mother.
Ruby fights for her life as Marie continues to manipulate Will. Linda works doubles as she's in debt $20,000 as Vera takes Rita to see Ruby against governors orders.
Marie's fall from grace continues her protector wants her silenced for good. Linda struggles after being manipulated by Sean, and Liz meets her son for the first time in years.
Liz makes a desperate attempt to see her son, whilst Jake learns of Linda's $20,000 debt. Marie makes a bold plan to be exonerated for her crimes but things take a dramatic turn that could change Wentworth forever.
The lives of officers and prisoners remain in the balance as the siege comes to a violent and bloody end. Lives are changed forever Wentworth will never be the same, ever again.