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Oz Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1999 - 1999
Series 3 of the prison drama begins with Breecher (Lee Tergesen) in hospital after his bones were broken by Schillinger (J.K. Simmons) and Keller (Christopher Meloni). Alvarez (Kirk Acevedo) is in solitary after blinding Rivera (Judy Reyes ), and Adebisi (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) returns to kitchen duties.
Episode 1
The Truth and Nothing But
Wed, Jul 14, 1999 60 mins
As the staff adjusts to a name change for the prison and the arrival of an outside medical provider, Ryan (Dean Winters) goes after his brother's rapist. Meanwhile, Adebisi's attitude impresses McManus, as does a new guard (Kristin Rohde); and Beecher returns to Oz after recovering from Schillinger's assault. Diane: Edie Falco. Leo: Ernie Hudson. Sr. Peter Marie: Rita Moreno.
Episode 2
Napoleon's Boney Parts
Wed, Jul 21, 1999 50 mins
After starting a boxing league in the facility, Tim gets roughed up by his latest fling; a new inmate (Treach) tells Hill of his heinous criminal record; Shirley's case begins to look bleak; and solitary sends Alvarez off the deep end. Shirley: Kathryn Erbe. Tricia: Arija Bareikis. Diane: Edie Falco. Leo: Ernie Hudson. Directed by Matt Dillon.
Episode 3
Legs
Wed, Jul 28, 1999 50 mins
Ryan pulls some strings to make sure Cyril wins his boxing match; Redabow's mom (Uta Hagen) visits; and Schillinger's kid moves in after being nabbed for murder. Meanwhile, Keller takes steps to win Beecher's forgiveness. Nappa: Mark Margolis. Keller: Chris Meloni. Beecher: Lee Tergesen.
Episode 4
Unnatural Disasters
Wed, Aug 4, 1999 60 mins
Claire brings charges against McManus; Keller, Ryan and Beecher unite to nail Schillinger's newly imprisoned son (Fred Koehler); Said's sister visits and confronts him on his relationship with Patricia Ross. Claire: Kristin Rohde. McManus: Terry Kinney. Alvarez: Kirk Acevedo. Leo: Ernie Hudson. Sister Peter Marie: Rita Moreno.
Episode 5
U.S. Male
Wed, Aug 11, 1999 60 mins
Bricks gets news of his wife's demise; Claire's case against McManus (Terry Kinney) divides the staff; Poet crosses a vengeful Adebisi and Said; a Russian mobster arrives with a gripe against a fellow prisoner; and Beecher makes another strike against Schillinger. Wangler: J.D. Williams. Pierce: Male Baby Alexander. Patricia Ross: Arija Bareikis. Directed by Steve Buscemi.
Episode 6
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Wed, Aug 18, 1999 60 mins
Beecher (Lee Tergesen) seeks out Said for spiritual guidance; Sister Pete (Rita Moreno) is thrown off by her close work with Keller; and Ryan is forced to play even dirtier when Cudney and Kosygin catch on to the secrets of Cyril's success in the ring. Keller: Christopher Meloni. Ryan: Dean Winters. Dr. Nathan: Lauren Velez. Cyril: Scott Winters.
Episode 7
Secret Identities
Wed, Aug 25, 1999 60 mins
Sister Pete seeks help from above when her emotions get the best of her; Adebisi and Wangler complain to Glynn; a fight in the gym results in a lockdown. Cramer: Robert Bogue. Glynn: Ernie Hudson. McManus: Terry Kinney.
Episode 8
Out o' Time
Wed, Sep 1, 1999 60 mins
Shirley Bellinger (Kathryn Erbe) gets a holiday reprieve, as lockdown stalls Busmalis's escape plan but hastens Hughes's exit. Meanwhile, Khan suffers a severe boxing setback that could ruin the warden. Leo Glynn: Ernie Hudson. Tim: Terry Kinney. Beecher: Lee Tergesen.
