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The Worst 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. 7.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #1 - Who Knows Better Than I

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    S6:E1

    The COs at Litchfield's maximum security unit size up the new arrivals. Off her medication, Suzanne hallucinates.

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    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.4/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - Beginning of the End

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    S7:E1

    Piper struggles to adapt to life after Litchfield. Alex promises to keep her nose clean. Daddy's infidelity angers Daya.

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    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.4/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - Baker's Dozen

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    S7:E8

    Neri takes Piper on a wilderness retreat. Taystee tutors Pennsatucky. Suzanne tends to the chicken coop. Nicky has a difficult conversation with Red.

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    Director:Nick Sandow
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #4 - Sh*tstorm Coming

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    S6:E2

    Ordered to hand out harsh sentences, the feds search for scapegoats. Languishing on paid suspension, Caputo tries to break out of a rut.

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    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Mischief Mischief

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    S6:E5

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #6 - State of the Uterus

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    S6:E6

    While Daddy deals with backlash, Badison plots revenge. Flaca finds a co-host for her radio show. Lorna discovers that pregnancy has its perks.

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  8. 7.6/10(4.7k votes)

    #7 - I Wasn't Ready

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    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.6/10(2.7k votes)

    #8 - Mother's Day

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    S3:E1

    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.

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  10. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #9 - Fake It Till You Fake It Some More

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    S3:E5

    Rumors fly among the inmates about a new, higher-paying job assignment, especially when they have to take a test for it

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  11. 7.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #10 - Pissters!

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    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:N/A
  12. 7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #11 - Litchfield's Got Talent

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    S5:E4

    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.

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    Director:Nick Sandow
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  13. 7.6/10(1.6k votes)

    #12 - Full Bush, Half Snickers

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    S5:E7

    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.

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  14. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #13 - Changing Winds

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    S6:E7

    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.

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  15. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #14 - Gordons

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    S6:E8

    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.

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    Director:Siân Heder
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.7/10(3.0k votes)

    #15 - Blood Donut

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    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.7/10(2.9k votes)

    #16 - Moscow Mule

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:N/A
  18. 7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #17 - Bed Bugs and Beyond

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    S3:E2

    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.

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  19. 7.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #18 - Power Suit

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    S4:E2

    The newcomers stir up ethnic and domestic conflicts, but Maria sees an opportunity. Judy's special treatment raises eyebrows.

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  20. 7.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #19 - Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally

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    S5:E6

    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.

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  21. 7.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #20 - Breaking the Fiberboard Ceiling

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    S5:E11

    Red and the others weigh their options. Gloria wrestles with her conscience as she moves forward with a plan. Lorna takes over the pharmacy.

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  22. 7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #21 - I'm the Talking Ass

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    S6:E4

    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.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:N/A
  23. 7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - Break the String

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    S6:E9

    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.

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    Director:Nick Sandow
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  24. 7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #23 - Chocolate Chip Nookie

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    S6:E10

    Aleida seizes a business opportunity. An anonymous tip sends Caputo on a stakeout. Luschek tries to help Gloria, who worries she's in danger.

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  25. 7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #24 - Just Desserts

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    S7:E2

    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.

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  26. 7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #25 - Me as Well

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    S7:E7

    Piper plays the field. Caputo tries to get ahead of a scandal. Daya sends Taystee on a mission. Nicky finds romance.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Who Knows Better Than I" is the worst rated episode of "Orange Is the New Black". It scored 7.2/10 based on 1843 votes. Directed by Michael Trim and written by N/A, it aired on 7/27/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Beginning of the End".