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The Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black

Every episode of Orange Is the New Black ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black!

A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again" is the best rated episode of "Orange Is the New Black". It scored 9.4/10 based on 4379 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by N/A, it aired on 6/17/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "We Have Manners. We're Polite.".

  • Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again
    9.4/104,379 votes
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    #1 - Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 6/17/2016

    Corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo's efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: N/A

  • We Have Manners. We're Polite.
    9.3/104,316 votes
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    #2 - We Have Manners. We're Polite.

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Several futures hang in the balance as the inmates face and confront their worst nightmares: Life will never be the same again.

    Director: Constantine Makris

    Writer: N/A

  • The Animals
    9.3/103,163 votes
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    #3 - The Animals

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/2016

    Alliances shift among the prison "families" as Piscatella and his guards crack down. Poussey, Judy and Alex prefer to look ahead to the future.

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: N/A

  • People Persons
    9.1/102,531 votes
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    #4 - People Persons

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2016

    Caputo's leadership is challenged and the inmates are in for a long night of lockdown after workers make an unsettling discovery.

    Director: Lev L. Spiro

    Writer: N/A

  • Here's Where We Get Off
    9.1/102,501 votes
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    #5 - Here's Where We Get Off

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 7/26/2019

    Tearful farewells, emotional tributes, new beginnings. Say goodbye to the women of Litchfield in the series finale.

    Director: Mark A. Burley

    Writer: N/A

  • Storm-y Weather
    8.9/102,367 votes
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    #6 - Storm-y Weather

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 6/9/2017

    As chaos descends on Litchfield three days into the riot, the inmates wonder what the future holds and seek solace in loved ones.

    Director: Jesse Peretz

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big House
    8.9/101,593 votes
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    #7 - The Big House

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 7/26/2019

    Taystee meets with a lawyer. As the GED exam looms, Suzanne gives Pennsatucky a pep talk. Gloria faces a dilemma. Alex confronts Piper.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • Can't Fix Crazy
    8.8/103,574 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Trust No Bitch
    8.8/103,121 votes
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    #9 - Trust No Bitch

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 6/11/2015

    Miracles and conversions occur, but Piper and Caputo know that some situations can't be dealt with through spiritual means.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • God Bless America
    8.8/101,735 votes
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    #10 - God Bless America

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 7/26/2019

    Maria tries to make peace with Gloria. Karla and Blanca plead their cases. Figueroa stands up to Litvack. Piper attends a posh fundraiser with Zelda.

    Director: Diego Velasco

    Writer: N/A

  • Be Free
    8.7/101,892 votes
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    #11 - Be Free

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 7/27/2018

    Piper gets surprising news and a boost from her friends. The jury returns with a verdict, and the big kickball game is on.

    Director: Nick Sandow

    Writer: N/A

  • It Was the Change
    8.6/102,463 votes
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    #12 - It Was the Change

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Tensions run high as a prison power outage forces several issues to come to light. Piper finds herself compromised and is forced to think on her feet.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • It Sounded Nicer in My Head
    8.6/101,946 votes
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    #13 - It Sounded Nicer in My Head

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2016

    Paranoia strikes deep for Lolly and Judy, aggravating an already tense situation. Red sticks to a Russian tradition for an important occasion.

    Director: Mark A. Burley

    Writer: N/A

  • Bora Bora Bora
    8.5/103,053 votes
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    #14 - Bora Bora Bora

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2013

    Pennsatucky discovers a new skill; the inmates try to scare delinquent teenagers straight; Pornstache's side business suffers a tragic setback.

    Director: Andrew McCarthy

    Writer: N/A

  • Tall Men with Feelings
    8.4/102,947 votes
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    #15 - Tall Men with Feelings

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/11/2013

    The prisoners mourn one of their own and even a drunken Pornstache reveals surprising emotions; Larry gives a revealing radio interview.

    Director: Constantine Makris

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Mustachioed Shit
    8.4/102,392 votes
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    #16 - Little Mustachioed Shit

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/2014

    The guards get tougher in a bid to turn up prison contraband; a big, lingering secret is finally revealed.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: N/A

  • Work That Body for Me
    8.4/102,285 votes
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    #17 - Work That Body for Me

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2016

    With a major security breach and a lot of new inmates, Caputo has to call in the big guns. Things get a little too real for Crazy Eyes and Lolly.

    Director: Andrew McCarthy

    Writer: Jenji Kohan

  • Piece of Sh*t
    8.4/101,911 votes
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    #18 - Piece of Sh*t

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 6/17/2016

    Piper's plan to edge out the competition could backfire badly. Cindy finds a way to make Taystee's job pay off. Luschek gets some interesting mail.

    Director: Uta Briesewitz

    Writer: N/A

  • The Reverse Midas Touch
    8.4/101,707 votes
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    #19 - The Reverse Midas Touch

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/9/2017

    Taystee tries to keep the negotiations on track. Angie comes up with an idea for fixing Leanne's finger. Piscatella's past is revealed.

    Director: Laura Prepon

    Writer: Rebecca Angelo, Lauren Schuker Blum

  • F*cksgiving
    8.3/103,058 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • Thirsty Bird
    8.3/103,115 votes
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    #21 - Thirsty Bird

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Piper's world is turned upside down when she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and face new challenges.

    Director: Jodie Foster

    Writer: N/A

  • A Whole Other Hole
    8.3/102,565 votes
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    #22 - A Whole Other Hole

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Sophia gives the women a much-needed lesson in female anatomy; Morello takes a detour; Larry makes some life changes.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • 40 Oz. of Furlough
    8.3/102,393 votes
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    #23 - 40 Oz. of Furlough

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Piper's relationship with Larry faces a real-world test; Red's effort to redeem herself is finally rewarded. A familiar figure returns to Litchfield.

    Director: S.J. Clarkson

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends in Low Places
    8.3/101,860 votes
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    #24 - Friends in Low Places

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/17/2016

    A new work detail doesn't go over well with the inmates. Judy seeks help from Poussey. Maria finds a place she can conduct business.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • Take a Break from Your Values
    8.2/102,319 votes
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    #25 - Take a Break from Your Values

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Piper is shocked at an unexpected change in her status; Soso's hunger strike attracts new support that takes on a religious fervor.

    Director: Constantine Makris

    Writer: N/A