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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!

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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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 1946 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".

  • Riot FOMO
    8.1/101,946 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

  • F*ck, Marry, Frieda
    7.9/101,734 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

  • Pissters!
    7.6/101,666 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

  • Litchfield's Got Talent
    7.6/101,769 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

  • Sing It, White Effie
    8.0/101,692 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

  • Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally
    7.7/101,583 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

  • Full Bush, Half Snickers
    7.6/101,599 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

  • Tied to the Tracks
    7.9/101,566 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

  • The Tightening
    8.1/101,625 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

  • The Reverse Midas Touch
    8.4/101,710 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

  • Breaking the Fiberboard Ceiling
    7.7/101,544 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

  • Tattoo You
    8.0/101,617 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

  • Storm-y Weather
    8.9/102,369 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