1. A Cock and Balls Story
Air date: 2000-07-12 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Obituaries
Air date: 2000-07-19 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 2 ↗3. The Bill of Wrongs
Air date: 2000-07-26 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Works of Mercy
Air date: 2000-08-02 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Gray Matter
Air date: 2000-08-09 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 5 ↗6. A Word to the Wise
Air date: 2000-08-16 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 6 ↗7. A Town Without Pity
Air date: 2000-08-23 · 60 min
With things wild in Em City, O'Reily begins a surprising affair. Zabitz asks Schillinger for protection from Keller--who tries to get into the rehab program to make amends with Sister Pete. Beecher looks to get even with his children's kidnapper.
Open episode 7 ↗8. You Bet Your Life
Air date: 2000-08-30 · 60 min
After Hughes' attack on Devlin, Glynn withdraws from the race. Miguel Alvarez is still on the loose. Supreme Allah receives an unwanted surprise. Hill pays big time when he tells Mobay he knows he's undercover. Meanwhile, Said does the unthinkable.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Medium Rare
Air date: 2001-01-07 · 60 min
Six months have passed. A TV newsmagazine crew descends on Em City, and the results aren't quite ready for prime time.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Conversions
Air date: 2001-01-14 · 60 min
New inmate Burr Reading arrives, ready to take charge of the African-American drug scene. Dr. Nathan returns to Em City, and finds the biggest adjustment is dealing with her feelings for O'Reily. Tidd tries to strike up a deal with Schillinger.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Revenge is Sweet
Air date: 2001-01-21 · 60 min
Morales looks to pit the Chinese against Redding. Alvarez offers Glynn his services as an informant as a way out of solitary. Dr. Nathan announces that Em City inmates will be selected to test a trial drug that could reduce their time behind bars.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Cuts Like a Knife
Air date: 2001-01-28 · 60 min
O'Reily regrets getting Cyril involved with the trial drug when it starts taking effect. Meanwhile, Giles' request for an unusual execution creates controversy and the Chinese refugees are deported...but not before plotting revenge on Morales.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Blizzard of '01
Air date: 2001-02-04 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Orpheus Descending
Air date: 2001-02-11 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Even the Score
Air date: 2001-02-18 · 60 min
McManus can't turn his back on White. Beecher tells the parents of the girl he killed that he's up for parole. Howell tries to blackmail O'Reily so she can get to Cyril, but he throws her for a loop--and then O'Reily is thrown himself by a secret.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Famous Last Words
Air date: 2001-02-25 · 60 min
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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