After the siege many of the prisoners and officers struggle to rebuild their lives and cope with memories, as the new General Manager deals with the fallout from the siege and Will's mismanagement of the Prison.

With Marie being made the scapegoat for the siege she makes a desperate attempt to get into general, as Ruby fights for her innocence when an allegation is lodged against her, while Boomer continues her collision course with Lou.

Young British ‘Wikileaker’, Judy Bryant, is remanded to Wentworth facing charges of stealing secrets from the Australian government. Is she a hero of the people, or an enemy of the state.

Allie refuses to guarantee Marie's safety after the Protection Unit gets shut down as the prison teeters on a knife edge, as news of Ferguson's survival sparks turmoil for the entire prison.

Judy incurs the wrath of Ann through Linda after she sabotages her presentation, while Allie is nervous when she has to contend with Lou's army of supporters and Ruby goes on the hunt to find Rita.

Rita makes the ultimate sacrifice for Ruby, while Will clashes with Ann over day-to-day management of the prison, as Ferguson returns to Wentworth much to the dismay of inmates and staff.

On the edge of breaking point Allie finally faces Ferguson in an intense confrontation that brings back memories from years past. As Judy's father rejects her, she snaps with dangerous consequences.

The Prison remains on lockdown after Ann's attack, Joan continues treatment with Dr Miller, and the inmates are at breaking point resulting in a riot, as Linda suffers a flashback to the siege.

Reb and Lou are rocked by a blast from the past with cult leader Sheila coming into the compound. Ferguson awaits news of her committal hearing as Vera enlists Allie to help her with devastating consequences.

Vera makes a dangerous plan to bring down Ferguson, while Lou is on the warpath and is out for blood, as Allie realises her time as Top Dog is running out and Linda threatens to sue the department.