The Worst Episodes of Orange Is the New Black
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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 of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Orange Is the New Black" is "Who Knows Better Than I", rated 7.2/10 from 1799 user votes. It was directed by Michael Trim and written by N/A. "Who Knows Better Than I" aired on 7/27/2018 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Sh*tstorm Coming".
7.2/10 1,799 votes#1 - Who Knows Better Than I
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2018
The COs at Litchfield's maximum security unit size up the new arrivals. Off her medication, Suzanne hallucinates.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,457 votes#2 - Sh*tstorm Coming
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2018
Ordered to hand out harsh sentences, the feds search for scapegoats. Languishing on paid suspension, Caputo tries to break out of a rut.
Director: Mark A. Burley
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,323 votes#3 - Mischief Mischief
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2018
Pranksters wreak havoc on Halloween. Luschek earns points with the other guards. As Linda faces a crisis, Donuts and Pennsatucky have a change of plans.
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,308 votes#4 - State of the Uterus
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2018
While Daddy deals with backlash, Badison plots revenge. Flaca finds a co-host for her radio show. Lorna discovers that pregnancy has its perks.
Director: Constantine Makris
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,541 votes#5 - Beginning of the End
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 7/26/2019
Piper struggles to adapt to life after Litchfield. Alex promises to keep her nose clean. Daddy's infidelity angers Daya.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,274 votes#6 - Baker's Dozen
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/2019
Neri takes Piper on a wilderness retreat. Taystee tutors Pennsatucky. Suzanne tends to the chicken coop. Nicky has a difficult conversation with Red.
Director: Nick Sandow
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 2,607 votes#7 - Mother's Day
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2015
Caputo's kinder, gentler new regime includes organizing a Mother's Day fair for the inmates that brings up a LOT of mixed feelings about family.
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 2,091 votes#8 - Fake It Till You Fake It Some More
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2015
Rumors fly among the inmates about a new, higher-paying job assignment, especially when they have to take a test for it
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 1,650 votes#9 - 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
7.6/10 1,750 votes#10 - 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
7.6/10 1,580 votes#11 - 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
7.6/10 1,270 votes#12 - Changing Winds
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2018
Badison hustles to get back in Carol's good graces. Blanca longs to get pregnant -- and Nicky has a plan. Caputo and Figueroa's relationship evolves.
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 1,279 votes#13 - Gordons
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2018
Taystee gets fan mail -- and an assist from an old friend. Piper lobbies Luschek to bring back kickball. Aleida tries out a new sales tactic.
Director: Siân Heder
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 4,556 votes#14 - I Wasn't Ready
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2013
Sentenced to fifteen months for a crime committed in her youth, Piper Chapman leaves her supportive fiance Larry for her new home: a women's prison.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 2,917 votes#15 - Blood Donut
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/11/2013
Piper wants the prison's outdoor running track reopened, but in order to get it, she'll have to give her corrections officer something he wants.
Director: Matthew Penn
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 2,875 votes#16 - Moscow Mule
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/11/2013
Red gets pressured to smuggle drugs through her kitchen; Larry publishes an article about Piper in the "New York Times;" two babies come into the world.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 2,312 votes#17 - Bed Bugs and Beyond
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2015
Tempers flare when bed bugs invade, as Alex cracks, Red lashes out at Piper, Aleida interferes with Daya and Bennett, and Caputo gets bad news.
Director: Constantine Makris
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,904 votes#18 - Power Suit
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2016
The newcomers stir up ethnic and domestic conflicts, but Maria sees an opportunity. Judy's special treatment raises eyebrows.
Director: Constantine Makris
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,567 votes#19 - 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
7.7/10 1,530 votes#20 - 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
7.7/10 1,366 votes#21 - I'm the Talking Ass
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2018
Aleida struggles to find work on the outside. Backed into a corner, Nicky pleads her case to Red. Taystee reaches out to Caputo for help.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,260 votes#22 - Break the String
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2018
While Daddy buys time with Barb, Daya looks for new ways to bring in oxy. Black Cindy's guilt takes a toll on her body. Red acquires a powerful ally.
Director: Nick Sandow
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,279 votes#23 - Chocolate Chip Nookie
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 7/27/2018
Aleida seizes a business opportunity. An anonymous tip sends Caputo on a stakeout. Luschek tries to help Gloria, who worries she's in danger.
Director: Ludovic Littee
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,417 votes#24 - Just Desserts
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2019
Piper earns her keep by babysitting. Aleida pressures Hopper to go for a promotion. Random drug searches put the heat on Alex. Daya gets an offer.
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,296 votes#25 - Me as Well
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2019
Piper plays the field. Caputo tries to get ahead of a scandal. Daya sends Taystee on a mission. Nicky finds romance.
Director: Ludovic Littee
Writer: N/A