8.1/101,940 votes#1 - Riot FOMO
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2017
As the standoff at the prison spirals into a full-blown riot, enterprising inmates take advantage of the confusion. Taystee confronts Caputo.
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,728 votes#2 - F*ck, Marry, Frieda
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2017
Maria convenes a special assembly in the chapel as the inmates plot their next move. Frieda makes use of the survival skills she learned as a kid.
Director: Constantine Makris
Writer: N/A
7.6/101,660 votes#3 - Pissters!
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2017
Linda begins to see the prison in a new light, while Judy grows desperate to escape. With darkness falling, the inmates compile a list of demands.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: N/A
7.6/101,763 votes#4 - Litchfield's Got Talent
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/9/2017
Red and Blanca dig for dirt on Piscatella. Suzanne conducts a séance. The guards show off their talents for "Litchfield Idol" judges Leanne and Angie.
Director: Nick Sandow
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,685 votes#5 - Sing It, White Effie
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2017
When the inmates' antics make the morning news, Flaca and Maritza soak up the spotlight. Brandy and her crew auction off Judy to the highest bidder.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: N/A
7.7/101,579 votes#6 - Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 6/9/2017
Boo defends Doggett, Janae consoles Soso, and Lorna comes on to Nicky. While Alex lays low in the yard, Piper decides to take a stand.
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: N/A
7.6/101,594 votes#7 - Full Bush, Half Snickers
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/9/2017
Black Cindy concocts a scheme to distract Suzanne when she spirals out of control. Taystee and Piper search for ways to honor Poussey's memory.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,562 votes#8 - 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
8.1/101,620 votes#9 - The Tightening
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2017
Red senses trouble, but the others are convinced she's just paranoid. Taystee and Black Cindy enlist an unlikely ally, and two old friends clash.
Director: Erin Feeley
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,706 votes#10 - 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
7.7/101,540 votes#11 - Breaking the Fiberboard Ceiling
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 6/9/2017
Red and the others weigh their options. Gloria wrestles with her conscience as she moves forward with a plan. Lorna takes over the pharmacy.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,614 votes#12 - Tattoo You
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/9/2017
Boo dabbles in blackmail, Nicky promises to help Lorna, Doggett makes a discovery, and Piper comes to a realization about Alex.
Director: Mark A. Burley
Writer: N/A
8.9/102,366 votes#13 - 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 Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black Season 5
Every episode of Orange Is the New Black Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black Season 5!
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Riot FOMO" is the best rated episode of "Orange Is the New Black" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1940 votes. Directed by Andrew McCarthy and written by N/A, it aired on 6/9/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "F*ck, Marry, Frieda".