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The Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black

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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!

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...

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  1. Background image for Here's Where We Get Off
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Here's Where We Get Off

    S7:E13

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again
    8.9/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again

    S4:E13

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Animals
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Animals

    S4:E12

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Big House
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The Big House

    S7:E12

    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:Unknown
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  5. Background image for We Have Manners. We're Polite.
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #5 - We Have Manners. We're Polite.

    S2:E13

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

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  6. Background image for Trust No Bitch
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Trust No Bitch

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for People Persons
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #7 - People Persons

    S4:E11

    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:Unknown
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  9. Background image for God Bless America
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #8 - God Bless America

    S7:E11

    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:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Bora Bora Bora
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Bora Bora Bora

    S1:E10

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Little Mustachioed Shit
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Little Mustachioed Shit

    S2:E10

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

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  12. Background image for The Reverse Midas Touch
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #11 - The Reverse Midas Touch

    S5:E10

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

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  13. Background image for Be Free
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Be Free

    S6:E13

    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:Unknown
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  14. Background image for F*cksgiving
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #13 - F*cksgiving

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Tall Men with Feelings
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Tall Men with Feelings

    S1:E11

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

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  16. Background image for Thirsty Bird
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #15 - Thirsty Bird

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Storm-y Weather
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Storm-y Weather

    S5:E13

    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:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Hidey Hole
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Hidey Hole

    S7:E9

    Competition forces Daya to find a new mule. Piper decides to come out as a felon. Karla asks to leave for a custody hearing. Shani confides in Nicky.

    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for 40 Oz. of Furlough
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #18 - 40 Oz. of Furlough

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
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  20. Background image for It Was the Change
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #19 - It Was the Change

    S2:E12

    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:Unknown
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  21. Background image for It Sounded Nicer in My Head
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #20 - It Sounded Nicer in My Head

    S4:E7

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Appropriately Sized Pots
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #21 - Appropriately Sized Pots

    S2:E8

    Piper faces a new backlash over special privileges; Caputo feels pressure to toughen up, resulting in administrative changes.

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  23. Background image for Empathy Is a Boner Killer
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Empathy Is a Boner Killer

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Friends in Low Places
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Friends in Low Places

    S4:E8

    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:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Bunny, Skull, Bunny, Skull
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Bunny, Skull, Bunny, Skull

    S4:E10

    The movie night selection becomes controversial. Aleida makes an adjustment. Piper worries the prison punishments are getting medieval.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Tattoo You
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Tattoo You

    S5:E12

    Boo dabbles in blackmail, Nicky promises to help Lorna, Doggett makes a discovery, and Piper comes to a realization about Alex.

    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Here's Where We Get Off" is the best rated episode of "Orange Is the New Black". It scored 9.1/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Mark A. Burley and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/26/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again".