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  • HBO
  • Jul 12, 2000
  • HBO
  • Jul 12, 2000

Summary Oz is the name on the street for the Oswald State Penitentiary. Our wheelchair-bound narrator Augustus Hill (Harold Perrineau Jr.) takes us through the wacky world of Emerald City, the experimental unit started by Tim McManus (Terry Kinney). There's shankin' and lovin' and cussin' and fightin' but in the end, HBO makes a damn fine prison...

Created By: Tom Fontana

  • HBO
  • Jul 12, 2000
  • HBO
  • Jul 12, 2000
Oz
Season 4
6 Seasons
Season Premiere: Jul 12, 2000
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 48 User Ratings
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Summary Oz is the name on the street for the Oswald State Penitentiary. Our wheelchair-bound narrator Augustus Hill (Harold Perrineau Jr.) takes us through the wacky world of Emerald City, the experimental unit started by Tim McManus (Terry Kinney). There's shankin' and lovin' and cussin' and fightin' but in the end, HBO makes a damn fine prison...

Created By: Tom Fontana

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Episode 1 • Jul 12, 2000 • 1 h
A Cock and Balls Story
Season Four premiere. The world of Oz--an experimental prison within a prison known as the Emerald City--reopens its doors with the inmates still on a 24-hour lockdown and prison officials struggling to end the hostilities.
Episode 2 • Jul 19, 2000 • 1 h
Obituaries
The African-American inmates point the finger at McManus for letting Em City get out of hand. After that and his recent erratic behavior, McManus gets the ax from Glynn. Mobay's cover is almost blown.
Episode 3 • Jul 26, 2000 • 57 m
The Bill of Wrongs
Glynn learns from Adebisi that he was given the gun by former C.O. Hughes. Morales enlists Rebadow's help in taking Hernandez's place in the drug ring run by Adebisi and Pancamo. Mobay finds himself in a dangerous position.
Episode 4 • Aug 2, 2000 • 1 h
Works of Mercy
Em City gets a new Unit Manager, Martin Querns, whose methods are hardly orthodox. Beecher's torment over his missing children is worsened when Schillinger presents him with an unexpected package. McManus returns to Oz in a new capacity.
Episode 5 • Aug 9, 2000 • 1 h
Gray Matter
As Querns implements his new course of action, the dynamics of Em City start to change, causing friction with Officer Murphy. Beecher falls deeper into depression as he wonders about the fate of his children.
Episode 6 • Aug 16, 2000 • 56 m
A Word to the Wise
In an effort to reduce violence, white inmates are transferred out of Em City. Said and Arif talk to Querns about the negative impact of his changes, but their efforts are in vain. Mobay gets in good with Adebisi's crew...but pays a price.
Episode 7 • Aug 23, 2000 • 57 m
A Town Without Pity
Episode 8 • Aug 30, 2000 • 58 m
You Bet Your Life
Episode 9 • Jan 7, 2001 • 53 m
Medium Rare
Episode 10 • Jan 14, 2001 • 59 m
Conversions
Episode 11 • Jan 21, 2001 • 59 m
Revenge Is Sweet
Episode 12 • Jan 28, 2001 • 1 h
Cuts Like a Knife
Episode 13 • Feb 4, 2001 • 59 m
Blizzard of '01
O'Reily is in for a surprise when a visitor reveals the truth about his past, while Cyril faces trouble for his difficult behavior. Meanwhile, Morales and Redding lay out plans that could lead to all-out war in Em City.
Episode 14 • Feb 11, 2001 • 59 m
Orpheus Descending
McManus calls a superficial truce between Redding and Morales. Basil finally sees his wife, but Hughes ends up spoiling their happiness. Meanwhile, Cyril's latest outburst proves to be the last straw.
Episode 15 • Feb 18, 2001 • 58 m
Even the Score
Episode 16 • Feb 25, 2001 • 1 h 3 m
Famous Last Words
In the Season Four finale, Hill discovers where his true allegiances lie in Oz. Redding's plot to use the Colonel against Morales has an unexpected outcome. Beecher's agony about his parole hearing leads to a shocking season climax.
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