Oz Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1997 · HBO · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Oz
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Oz have?
Oz has 6 seasons and 56 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on July 12, 1997 to February 23, 2003.
Is Oz renewed, ended, or canceled?
Oz has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Oz?
It takes 47h 34m (2854 minutes) to watch the complete run of Oz. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 24 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 47.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 24 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Oz?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 6 ("To Your Health"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.3/10 based on 15 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Oz?
Oz is available for streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Oz?
Oz has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Oz?
The primary ensemble cast includes Lee Tergesen as Tobias Beecher (age 61), Harold Perrineau as Augustus Hill (age 63), Dean Winters as Ryan O'Reily (age 62), Eamonn Walker as Kareem Saïd (age 64).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Tergesen | Tobias Beecher | 61 |
| Harold Perrineau | Augustus Hill | 63 |
| Dean Winters | Ryan O'Reily | 62 |
| Eamonn Walker | Kareem Saïd | 64 |
| Ernie Hudson | Leo Glynn | 80 |
| Terry Kinney | Tim McManus | 72 |
| Rita Moreno | Sister Peter Marie Reimondo | 94 |
| J.K. Simmons | Vernon Schillinger | 71 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Oz are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.