First Episode: July 12th, 1997 Final Episode: February 23rd, 2003 If The Sopranos is the Jesus Christ of modern day television drama, then Oz is John the Baptist. Creepy, crazy, and pulsing with love, Oz had its ups and downs. Without question, the shows high point was in the middle of the extra long fourth season. Subsequent seasons felt played out. It sort of ended up being the same beats over and over again, so by the time the ending came around, there wasnt much to compel. Oz just went on too darn long. When youve spent seven years with a group of characters, you should have something invested. Otherwise, whats the point? With such a great cast, and with such terrifying possibilities, this is something Breaking Bad wont have to worry about.