But they all discover her now lifeless body in the box, and she was believed to be dead until appearing in the closing seconds of the Season 7 finale episode 'Under Siege Part 2' confirming she is indeed alive.

What season does Joan Ferguson die?

Season 4 begins with Ferguson awaiting trial, fallen from her position as governor of Wentworth and now a lowly prisoner. By the end of the season, Joan kills Bea — Bea, more accurately, thrusts herself into a knife and makes it appear like Ferguson has killed her — and is then charged with her murder.

Is Ferguson alive Season 8?

In season 8 Joan Ferguson returns, and it is explained how she escaped death after being buried alive by Will Jackson.