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The Worst Episodes of Orange Is the New Black

Every episode of Orange Is the New Black ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Netflix

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 1813 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".

  • Who Knows Better Than I
    7.2/101,813 votes
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    #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

  • Beginning of the End
    7.4/101,550 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Sh*tstorm Coming
    7.5/101,467 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • Mischief Mischief
    7.5/101,337 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • State of the Uterus
    7.5/101,321 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Baker's Dozen
    7.5/101,283 votes
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    #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

  • Mother's Day
    7.6/102,618 votes
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    #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

  • Fake It Till You Fake It Some More
    7.6/102,104 votes
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    #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

  • Pissters!
    7.6/101,660 votes
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    #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

  • Litchfield's Got Talent
    7.6/101,763 votes
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    #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

  • Full Bush, Half Snickers
    7.6/101,594 votes
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    #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

  • Changing Winds
    7.6/101,282 votes
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    #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

  • Gordons
    7.6/101,290 votes
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    #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

  • I Wasn't Ready
    7.7/104,589 votes
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    #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

  • Blood Donut
    7.7/102,934 votes
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    #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

  • Moscow Mule
    7.7/102,892 votes
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    #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

  • Bed Bugs and Beyond
    7.7/102,324 votes
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    #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

  • Power Suit
    7.7/101,915 votes
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    #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

  • Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally
    7.7/101,579 votes
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    #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

  • Breaking the Fiberboard Ceiling
    7.7/101,540 votes
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    #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

  • I'm the Talking Ass
    7.7/101,379 votes
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    #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

  • Break the String
    7.7/101,272 votes
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    #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

  • Chocolate Chip Nookie
    7.7/101,291 votes
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    #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

  • Just Desserts
    7.7/101,428 votes
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    #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

  • Me as Well
    7.7/101,305 votes
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    #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