After being charged with the attempted murder of her husband, Bea Smith is sent to Wentworth as she must learn how to survive in prison.
In the eighth season, Ann starts her new job as the new general manager, while Vera is offered a tempting position. New faces arrive at Wentworth and familiar ones return.
In season 9, Allie returns to Wentworth, and Mary enlists Sheila's assistance to help take down Lou in a tragic, unanticipated way. In the meantime, Sheila's case is closed after Rip and Lou give false information to the authorities.