The best episodes of Oz Season 6

Season 6 only — ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it. Fewer than 10 rated episodes — treat this ranking as provisional.

  1. 01

    S06E06 · February 9, 2003 · 1h

    A Day in the Death...9.8

    New inmate Idzik faces his enemies and requests a transfer. Meanwhile, the Loewen case grows increasingly complicated, the Muslims run into business trouble, and the inmate population comes together to support the O'Reilys.

  2. 02

    S06E03 · January 19, 2003 · 1h

    Sonata de Oz9.7

    Tobias learns who killed his father before being released from prison. Cyril begins shock therapy while receiving an execution date. Said is allowed to start his own company.

  3. 03

    S06E02 · January 12, 2003 · 1h

    See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil9.0

    The unexpected arrival of Mayor Loewen at Oz spurs an ironic turn involving Schillinger and Beecher. Meanwhile, Dr. Nathan discovers why solitary inmates are getting sick. A new business plan within Oz inspires Redding.

  4. 04

    S06E04 · January 26, 2003 · 1h

    A Failure to Communicate9.0

    Glynn receives mixed news on the toxic-poisoning problem. Meanwhile, Rebadow's relationship with the new librarian Stella hits a snag, Keller and Beecher work out an agreement, and Robson finally gets some redemption.

  5. 05

    S06E01 · January 5, 2003 · 1h

    Dead Man Talking8.5

    In the Season Six premiere, Alvarez and Schillinger are let out of solitary and placed back in general population. Meanwhile, a mourning Rebadow's spirits get a lift when he is transferred to the library and meets the new librarian, Stella Coffo.

  6. 06

    S06E05 · February 2, 2003 · 1h

    4 Giveness8.3

    Arif and the others have trouble getting Augustus' book published. Tobias confesses to Chris he's started dating someone on the outside.

  7. 07

    S06E07 · February 16, 2003 · 1h

    Junkyard Dawgs8.3

    Three new inmates arrive at Oz, one of whom is particularly close to the O'Reily clan. Meanwhile, the Keller-Beecher-Schillinger triangle gets even more pointed, and an awards banquet ends in a fateful discovery.

  8. 08

    S06E08 · February 23, 2003 · 1h

    Exeunt Omnes7.5

    Querns is appointed the new warden of Oz. Murphy attempts to get famous for a day. Tim tries to change the mindset of Said's murderer. Cyril is finally executed. Keller brings Tobias back to Oz for good.

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