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Oz

1997·Series·TV-MA·60 min·8.1(843)

Life's not a word. It's a sentence.

The daily lives of prisoners in Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison where ingroups - Muslims, Latinos, Italians, Aryans - stick close to their mutual friends and terrorize their mutual enemies.

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Where to watch Oz in United States

Click a service to open Oz there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Oz streaming around the world?

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United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaJioHotstar
United KingdomParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium
CanadaCrave, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
AustraliaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium
GermanyParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium
BrazilMercado Play

About Oz

Oz is a 1997 English-language crime and drama series created by Tom Fontana. The cast is led by Lee Tergesen, Harold Perrineau, Dean Winters. It spans 6 seasons and 56 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Oz was produced by The Levinson/Fontana Company and Rysher Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on July 12, 1997, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Tom Fontana
First aired
July 12, 1997
Last aired
February 23, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
6 (56 episodes)
Network
HBO
Country
United States of America
Production
The Levinson/Fontana Company, Rysher Entertainment
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Oz cast & crew

Oz was created by Tom Fontana.

The cast features Lee Tergesen as Tobias Beecher, Harold Perrineau as Augustus Hill, Dean Winters as Ryan O'Reily, Eamonn Walker as Kareem Saïd, Ernie Hudson as Leo Glynn, and Terry Kinney as Tim McManus.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Jim Finnerty and Irene Burns.

Is Oz worth watching?

Oz holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 843 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime series.

With 6 seasons and 56 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Oz is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Oz

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Cast of Oz

Lee Tergesen

Lee Tergesen

Tobias Beecher

Harold Perrineau

Harold Perrineau

Augustus Hill

Dean Winters

Dean Winters

Ryan O'Reily

Eamonn Walker

Eamonn Walker

Kareem Saïd

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Leo Glynn

Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

Tim McManus

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Sister Peter Marie Reimondo

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Vernon Schillinger

Kirk Acevedo

Kirk Acevedo

Miguel Alvarez

Craig muMs Grant

Craig muMs Grant

Poet

BD Wong

BD Wong

Father Ray Mukada

Tom Mardirosian

Tom Mardirosian

Agamemnon Busmalis

Oz — FAQs

Where can I watch Oz in United States?

Oz is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Oz on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Oz is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Oz in?

Oz is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Oz are there?

Oz has 6 seasons with 56 episodes in total.

What is Oz rated?

Oz is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 843 ratings.

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