The Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black

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

Director: Adam Bernstein

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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

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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

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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

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

Director: Mark A. Burley

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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

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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

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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

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

Director: Phil Abraham

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Director: Andrew McCarthy

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

Director: Constantine Makris

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

Director: Jennifer Getzinger

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

Director: Phil Abraham

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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

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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

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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

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