8.5/102 votes#1 - Once there was a court...
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2021
Diane and Marissa find themselves arguing at the Circuit 9 3/4 Court, led by the quirky "Judge" Hal Wackner. Meanwhile, Carmen Moyo proves herself to be an effective, yet underestimated, new associate.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jonathan Tolins
8.3/1025 votes#2 - Andy and April's Fancy Party
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/14/2011
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Katie Dippold
8.3/108 votes#3 - Cats! Cats! Cats!
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2011
Nancy and Andy try to put the brakes on Zoya's attempt to take over the bike shop; Silas has an encounter with some local rival dealers; and Doug must do some business with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Dave Holstein
8.2/1033 votes#4 - F*cksgiving
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/11/2013
Thanksgiving arrives with the promise of a visit by Larry, but Piper's raunchy dance moves land her in solitary with a holiday feast of moldy bologna.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
8.1/108 votes#5 - Messy
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2012
Nancy is rushed to the hospital after being shot as the family follows close behind. The family grapples with the tragedy and hypothesizes on the shooter's identity.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.1/106 votes#6 - Rubberneck
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2016
Houghton makes a deadly trip up the mountain while the coal company try to spy on the Farrells.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Ryan Farley
8.0/108 votes#7 - A Shoe for a Shoe
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2010
Nancy brings her son back while Andy and Silas wait in a diner.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.0/108 votes#8 - It's Time (2)
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/2012
At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.0/1022 votes#9 - Bowling for Votes
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2012
Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Katie Dippold
8.0/105 votes#10 - We Are Kinnah
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2017
G'Win's loyalties are tested on the mountain while Hasil grapples with a new career in town.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Keith Schreier
8.0/1022 votes#11 - Empathy Is a Boner Killer
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2015
Nicky's stash situation gets complicated. Alex and Crazy Eyes try a new drama class. Red assists Healy with a personal matter.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.9/1036 votes#12 - Imaginary Enemies
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/11/2013
Piper gets to know her stern new roommate; the prisoners prepare a farewell party for one of their own; a misplaced screwdriver has dire consequences.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.9/1032 votes#13 - WAC Pack
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2013
The inmates campaign along racial lines for positions on a prisoners council, but Piper tries to stay above the increasingly raucous competition.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.9/10136 votes#14 - I Wasn't Ready
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2013
Sentenced to fifteen months for a crime committed in her youth, Piper Chapman leaves her supportive fiance Larry for her new home: a women's prison.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.9/109 votes#15 - It's Time (1)
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 9/16/2012
The Botwins (& Doug) are at a crossroads, romance-wise and professionally.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
7.9/108 votes#16 - Suck 'n' Spit
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2009
Nancy and Andy grow closer together while they try to be good parents. In the meantime, Celia and Dean work together to exploit their product surplus.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Brendan Kelly
7.9/108 votes#17 - Object Impermanence
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2011
Nancy confronts an old friend, leaving Silas caught in the crossfire; back at the loft, Andy comes up with a new business venture, and turns to Shane and Doug for help.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Stephen Falk
7.9/107 votes#18 - Viking Pride
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 11/1/2010
Nancy, trying to get she and her family out of the country, is continually faced with unexpected guests from her past. Andy has to get creative in order to secure passports while Doug must find his own means of obtaining one. Meanwhile, Silas deals with the possibility that Lars could be his father. Shane is left to deal with Warren who is becoming unhinged.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Brendan Kelly
7.8/1029 votes#19 - Hugs Can Be Deceiving
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/6/2014
Piper finds new arrival Soso a challenge; Morello gets her heart broken; a figure from Taystee's past arrives to disturb the status quo.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.8/1029 votes#20 - Looks Blue, Tastes Red
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2014
A mock Job Fair provides Taystee with a chance to show off her business smarts; Red feels isolated from her prison family.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.7/1034 votes#21 - Can't Fix Crazy
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/2013
Red's scheme to reclaim her kitchen backfires; the inmates stage a Christmas pageant; Piper's plans unravel even as she realizes her life is in jeopardy.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.7/1016 votes#22 - Who Knows Better Than I
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2018
The COs at Litchfield's maximum security unit size up the new arrivals. Off her medication, Suzanne hallucinates.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.7/1015 votes#23 - Tied to the Tracks
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/2017
While Taystee sits down with a negotiator, Red and Blanca put their own plan into action. Gloria counsels Daya and asks Caputo for a favor.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.6/108 votes#24 - A Modest Proposal
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009
It's six months since we last saw everyone and Nancy is in full bloom. Esteban proposes, and all seems right with the world until Nancy discovers there's another woman in Esteban's life. Andy, meanwhile, has gone on a spending spree and let himself go. Now he must come to terms with the new order of things. Celia, unhappy in her job at the mall, discovers an opportunity in the world of cosmetics. Shane spends an eye-opening day with Ignacio. Silas and Doug's medical marijuana dispensary is in full operation. But Deputy C.P. Jones continues his meddling ways.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Vanessa Reisen
7.6/108 votes#25 - A Beam of Sunshine
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2012
Andy makes his intentions known to Jill. Doug is presented with an enticing investment opportunity. While Nancy recuperates, Silas helps her with a new business venture. Shane figures out who shot his mother.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Victoria Morrow
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"Once there was a court..." is the best rated episode directed by Michael Trim. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Jonathan Tolins. It aired on 7/1/2021 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Andy and April's Fancy Party".