

Oz
“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.
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?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium | — |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel | — |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium | — |
| Brazil | Mercado 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
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
In United States, you can stream Oz on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Oz

Lee Tergesen
Tobias Beecher

Harold Perrineau
Augustus Hill

Dean Winters
Ryan O'Reily

Eamonn Walker
Kareem Saïd

Ernie Hudson
Leo Glynn

Terry Kinney
Tim McManus

Rita Moreno
Sister Peter Marie Reimondo

J.K. Simmons
Vernon Schillinger

Kirk Acevedo
Miguel Alvarez

Craig muMs Grant
Poet

BD Wong
Father Ray Mukada

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.











