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Piper Chapman is sent to a federal women's prison for a 10-year-old crime she committed while in a relationship with an international drug smuggler. She leaves behind her comfortable life with her fiancé Larry for a world behind bars with drug addicts, murderers, and prostitutes. On her first day, Piper finds some unlikely allies and unintentionally makes some enemies. Written by skillwithaquill
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Piper realizes the politics of prison life first-hand when the kitchen staff refuses to feed her after she accidentally insults prison chef Galina "Red" Reznikov. While Piper scrambles to find a way to apologize, the reason for Red's incarceration is revealed. Written by skillwithaquill
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An inmate named Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren has her sights set on Piper and makes her intentions apparent. Piper seeks advice on how to let Crazy Eyes down gently but finds that blunt honesty might be the only way. Meanwhile, we get to know a lot more about transgender inmate Sophia Burset. Written by skillwithaquill
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Piper tries to remain on good terms with her no-nonsense roommate Miss Claudette Pelage. The upcoming release of an inmate named Mercy causes conflict between Mercy's new girlfriend Tricia Miller and her ex Carrie "Big Boo" Black. Piper's electrical engineering class faces serious punishment when a screwdriver goes missing. Written by skillwithaquill
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While on the lawn one morning, Piper sees a chicken roosting nearby on the grass. When she tells other inmates about the odd sighting, Piper discovers that the chicken is actually a prison legend that several inmates have tried to catch for years. The complicated history between Aleida Diaz and her daughter Dayanara Diaz comes to light. Written by skillwithaquill
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The inmates must campaign amongst their races for a coveted spot as a prisoners' representative. Piper steers clear of the bizarre political process but might not have a choice but to get involved. Larry's editor wants him to write an article about Piper's incarceration. Written by skillwithaquill
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Former high school track star Janae Watson returns from solitary confinement. Piper wants to reopen the outdoor track but Healy forces her to fulfill several potentially dangerous tasks before he will consider it. Alex's teasing of a religious fanatic named Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett sparks a rivalry. Written by skillwithaquill
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Officer Mendez begins harassing Red when she refuses to help him continue smuggling drugs into the prison. Larry publishes his article about Piper in the New York Times, which turns her into a person of interest for inmates and corrections officers alike. Piper's best friend Polly has her baby at the same time that a baby is born to an inmate in Piper's cell block. Written by skillwithaquill
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Piper is in high spirits when she makes peace with Alex and awaits a visit from Larry on Thanksgiving. However, Healy's true colors come out when he throws Piper in solitary confinement for dancing with Alex. The frightening experience of solitary forces Piper to take a serious look at her life and come to several conclusions about the future. Written by skillwithaquill
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Pennsatucky flaunts her new healing hands that Jesus has supposedly given her. The prison brings in a group of teenage troublemakers so that the inmates can scare them straight. Tricia returns from detox to find she has lost her position on the kitchen staff and must still deal with Mendez breathing down her neck for her drug debts. Written by skillwithaquill
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Grief looms over the prison as the inmates mourn a recent suicide. Dayanara, Nicky, and Red plot to end Mendez's career by tricking him into revealing his indiscretions. Larry gives a radio interview about Piper's experience in prison and his comments cause conflict with some of Piper's closest allies. Written by skillwithaquill
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Painful truths reorient several relationships and careers, auditions are held for Litchfield's annual Christmas pageant. Pennsatucky feels disrespected by Piper and begins to plot her revenge. Larry delivers an ultimatum to Piper causing her to re-evaluate her relationship with Alex. Bennett confront's Diya on her transgressions with Pornstache. Pornstache seeks revenge on Red.
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The second season starts off with Piper in solitary confinement (the SHU). She has obviously been there for some time because her sanity seems to be failing. Instead of eating her breakfast she, uses it to make art all over the wall of her cell. Piper must make an extremely difficult decision which could affect the outcome of her stay in prison.
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A job fair arrives at the prison and Taystee decides to take the chance and try to win it and at the same time we also see her past life. Pennsatucky leaves the chute and Healy and Pennsatucky have an argument with each other on what happened on the events of the season finale. And we see that after Red burned Gina on accident, she must deal being alone with hope of getting new friends.
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After Piper returns back to the prison, she meets a new inmate named Soso, which has many problems which Piper helps her out with. And after Vee returns to prison she is not welcomed at first but is soon gaining her place back on top with the help of Crazy eyes. Lastly we see that Morello is now single due to her boyfriend breaking up with her and now marrying a new girl, also problems with Diaz and John arise, and Larry gets a new date.
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When Poussey creates a peeing device to help a female pee, the girls all have questions on how the female vagina works, in which Sophia helps them out. Morello goes on a stroll to her ex-boyfriends house and we discover that she may be a bit crazy, and at the same time Miss Rosa meets a boy. Piper is sent to bunk with Red, and Red looking for control finds a greenhouse and wants to make that a new activity. And when Piper finds all her stuff laying around since she was gone, she finds her blanket to be in the hands of Big Boo and in order for her to get it back, she must arrange a date with Soso and Boo.
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Gloria and Vee have a duel against each other, involving all the girls. We see that Gloria committed fraud to come to prison and has an abusive boyfriend. Piper gets a visit from her family to receive bad news that her grandma is dying so she wants to pay a visit to her. Healy has a bad date and decides to go to the bar, and to his surprise he discovers Joe to be their and starts a new friendship with him.
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We see Poussey's past, Piper gets a visit from Larry asking for her to be a mole, which she accepts. At the same time Valentines day is happening and Gloria's crew gets ready for the party. Piper also makes a deal with Healy to start a newspaper club, and after Red finds a sewer hole, she starts to go back to her old ways. Big Boo and Nicky continue their bang-off.
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Piper helps Andrew exploit the prison on Larry's request. We see Black Cindy's past, Bennet gets blackmailed, and by request of Joe, the guards must write more shots. Also Vee starts her inmate run business and at the same time issues arise, and Red continues her 'gardening' club. The Figueroas have issues.
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Pornstache is back and makes the prison a hellhole by being very strict and being the usual Pornstache, while Piper finally leaves the prison from her furlough agreement and spends it at her grandmother's funeral, while at the same time having problems with everyone around her. And then we see more of Red's past as we see her first days in the prison, with her and Vee.
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The prison guards try to clear up the smuggling issue with an inspection, in which they find some interesting stuff. Healy starts a support group. After Bennett lied to Caputo about who had sex with Diaz, they put the blame on Pornstache without telling him. Then out of her whole sentence, Sophia finally gets a visit from her son, and at the same time Morello gets a bad visit from Christopher. Piper gets a visit from Polly and discovers who slept with Larry. And lastly when Nicky gets caught with a drug, Gina wants her to tell Red, in which she refuses.
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We see sister Jane's past as an activist, Soso gets more people with her hunger strike and gets Caputo involved, Figueroa uses the rape scandal to help her husband's election for senate. Also, Diaz and Bennett are in a hold in their relationship due to Pornstache being held accountable for the baby, Piper calls Vause to discuss their main boss, and after Red learns that Big Boo was the one who gave the information on how Red is getting her stuff into the prison, she gets the last favor she will ever get done by her. Also, Polly tells Pete devastating news that she is leaving him for Larry, which doesn't go down so well, and after Healy starts a support group, Crazy Eyes decides to join in to make sure no one spills anything about their deals.
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A storm brings all the prisoners to leave their normal places and be all together. After one of Red's groupies accidentally doesn't kill Vee but someone else who looks like her, Vee and Red start an all out war. Piper has gotten notification to leave Litchfield and go to a prison in Virginia, which is very upsetting. Poussey has a tantrum and destroys all of Vee's merchandise, which doesn't go so well for Taystee, Diaz and Bennett try to deal with their baby daddy issue, and at the same time Figueroa and Caputo have trouble with each other.
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The SIS visits the prison due to Vee severely injuring Red and to find out who did it, but due to Vee's request, Janae and black Cindy put the blame on Crazy Eyes, while Red and Sister Ingalls talk together in the ER, as Red plots against Vee. Piper gets a devastating visit from Alex and another visit from Polly and Larry, while Miss Rosa gets devastating news too. Poussey and Taystee are now friends again, Healy continues his safe place club, but when noone joins, he decides to cancel it, affecting Pennsatucky, and due to Sister Ingall's hunger strike, the nuns protest outside the prison affecting Caputos good day.
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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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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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Nicky's stash situation gets complicated. Alex and Crazy Eyes try a new drama class. Red assists Healy with a personal matter. |
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Big boo comes up with a scheme to make money. Daya, Taystee and Crazy Eyes confront reality. Caputo tries to make a good impression on some visitors. |
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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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Regime change isn't going over well the staff, but Red makes it work for her. Lorna finds a new way to meet men. Chang shows her private side. |
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Piper gets creative in order to grow her new business. Crazy Eyes's sci-fi sex story for drama class is a hit. Alex doesn't trust a new inmate named Lolly.
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Too many inmates seem to be getting religion, so a rabbi comes to visit and Leanne tries to organize Norma's followers. |
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Pennsatucky, Piper, Crazy Eyes, and Lorna get closer with their new admirers. Tensions between Sophia and Gloria, and Alex and Lolly escalate. |
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Caputo and Piper confront labor issues. A miracle occurs in Norma's group. Crazy Eyes's erotica winds up in the hands of the staff. |
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Daya goes into labor. Sophia suffers a hate crime. Stella helps Piper with a business snag. Taystee takes on a new role. |
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With a major security breach and a lot of new inmates, Caputo has to call in the big guns. Things get a little too real for Crazy Eyes and Lolly.
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With overcrowding of the inmates, tensions build between the inmates. Special treatment is given to a particular inmate making others feel uncomfortable. Alex deals with her problem with the help of a few friends & Piper tries to establish her status with the new roommates
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Lolly is having a hard time keeping her cool about helping Alex. Now Alex has to figure out how to calm her down. Tasty gets a new job at the prison leaving some of her previous "co-workers" unhappy. Piper has to put her foot down with her new roomate, as well as with her "business". New guards at the prison question the Wardens decision making. Hiring of new permanent guards makes life different at the prison with more tasks to get done and special treatment continues with one particular inmate sparking rumors. Veterans are being looked at as potential new guards and the extra offer of housing is a great initiative.
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Lolly is losing it or has lost it and it is starting to worry Alex and Frieda. Now Alex has a big decision to make and seeks Reds advice and help. Piper has some competition from Maria that may potentially threaten her business. Mr. Healy shows some jealousy towards inmate King's relationship with Mr Luschek and makes an attempt to have her teach a cooking class. Aleida is up for parole and her prison record shows her as a model inmate, but what does that mean for her? Lorna gets a visit from her new husband and makes everyone uncomfortable. Sophia asks Caputo to return to general population and finds out that he has spoken to her wife about the situation. Alex reaches out to Piper but gets hesitation instead of comfort and support.
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Company policies lead to a shortage of critical supplies and an eventful trip to a prison convention. Piscatella starts a new anti-gang initiative.
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Nichols is in max and gets her 3 year chip but isn't allowed to take back to the bunks since it's considered contraband. She also finds out that Stella isn't clean. On the advice of inmate King, Luschek visits Nichols in max to get some things off his chest, but gets an unexpected breakdown from Nichols. "Crime stoppers" take their job seriously separating any groups of 4 or more people which starts to cause problems. The white inmates are completely racially discriminating and during their meeting with Dixon, Pipers business gets exposed although they're taking about her competition Maria. Caputo wants to build morale in the prison by creating classes to help the inmates prepare for reintroduction to society. Burset asks Nichols for help getting a blanket to her in solitary, because she is losing her mind and isn't sleeping. Next cleaning shift for Nichols, Burset is nowhere to be found. Where'd she go? After the panty sewing job is done for the day, a stop and frisk is done to all ...
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Nichols is back from max, thanks to inmate King, only to find things have changed immensely. Taystee has a plan for her, Crazy Eyes and Hayes to make some money. However, it will require negotiation and strategy. Nichols finds out that Piper is the "head" of the white power "task force" and that she ratted out Ruiz. Now Piper is freaking out because Ruiz is out to get her and she realizes she might just be alone. Aleida stops studying for her GED and Diaz isn't happy. Aleida doesn't see the point. Lolly is starting to have a mental breakdown, to the point where Healy feels the need to protect her. Everyone thinks she's crazy, which she undoubtedly is, but Healy has a good understanding from his past. Linda and Caputo's prison education plan is passed by the MCC board, however, the courses are not what Caputo envisioned. Red throws a welcome back party for Nichols and Piper decides to go even though she wasn't invited. She then learns that she's burned some bridges she shouldn't have.
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Pipers "brand" brings her some exciting news from the outside. Classes begin at the prison, starting with Construction 101. Inmates learn that since this is a class, there isn't going to be any pay involved. King feels like she's being singled out, requiring extra protection which she hates. Piper meets up with Vause and Nichols and goes too far, spilling her guts to them. However, it definitely becomes a bonding experience... So to speak. Poussey finds out the truth about why King feels singled out. Lorna is convinced her new husband is cheating on her. Red finds out the truth about Nichols and also Pipers secret. Coates apologizes to Doggett after she asks him if he could go back in time, would he change anything. Bursets wife confronts Caputo at his home as to Sophia's whereabouts and well being.
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Inmates King and Hayes photo goes viral and now CO Piscatella is freaking out! He puts Luschek in charge of finding all cell phones in an effort to find who leaked it. Alex and Piper's friendship is going strong and they're talking about everything, including hamburgers. Lorna is upset over Nichols using again and spills the beans to Red. Blanca reminisces about her life before prison. Ramos gets called out on using the prison van for no good, so she takes matters in her own hands with immense consequences. Big Boo and Doggett have a "Heart to Heart". Lorna's sister comes back to visit and let her know about Vinny, now she's worried even more. Aleida talks with Gloria about Diaz and asks for a favor. Red confronts Nichols about her addiction, but not how one expects. Sister Jane has an idea how to check on Burset in solitary, but she's going to need Mendoza's help while Blanca stands her ground.
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Red puts out the word to everyone about Nichols addiction, but not everyone cares. Aleida is adjusting to life on the outside, while Diaz tries to find herself on the inside. Mendoza has a watchful eye on Diaz, even though she doesn't like it. Sister Jane finds out about Burset and she sends her a message, while Caputo captures his own message on Burset. Movie night becomes a racial target. Construction continues on prison grounds, but plans aren't going as smooth as they should. Now the question is will the greenhouse and garden make it?
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Caputo's leadership is challenged and the inmates are in for a long night of lockdown after workers make an unsettling discovery. |
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After the lockdown everyone is all over the place. Caputo finds out what happened during the night and isn't too pleased. Burset is back from solitary and Mendoza helps her acclimate. Healy is losing it and Red tells him like it is. The inmates plan to come together as a united front, but the question is will it hold up? Alex and Piper are closer than ever, while Doggett and Big Boo put aside differences. Caputo meets up with an old friend and finds out the truth about the construction at the prison. When all differences are set aside and the inmates stand together, things change... But not exactly as planned.
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A riot sparks after Poussey's death quickly escalates when the inmates gain control of the prison. Once they get a taste of power, chaos erupts in the halls of Litchfield. The unprecedented season will take place in real time and over the course of just three days, leaving the inmates' lives forever changed as they are emboldened to fight for redemption, resolution and the respect they deserve.
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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. |
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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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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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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. |
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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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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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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. |
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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. |
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Taystee tries to keep the negotiations on track. Angie comes up with an idea for fixing Leanne's finger. Piscatella's past is revealed. |
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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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Boo dabbles in blackmail, Nicky promises to help Lorna, Doggett makes a discovery, and Piper comes to a realization about Alex. |
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As chaos descends on Litchfield three days into the riot, the inmates wonder what the future holds and seek solace in loved ones. |
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After last season's riot, the girls are separated and bought to Super Max, Litchfield's Maximum Security Prison. Each one gets a taste of the brutality of their new environment. One group of women are singled out for interrogations by federal police and start to realize that they are being targeted as the instigators and are getting pitted against one another for information. As the head games ensue, the dangerous reality of where they are, how the other inmates view them as weak, and some of the guards use them as punching bags in retaliations for killing a guard, being falsely blamed for another gaurd's death, and holding the others as hostages. The fear of where they have landed starts to create a divide that have severe consequences cause them to have to choose whether or not to stay loyal to "the family" or save themselves.
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As the federal investigators search for a scapegoat for causing the riot and for the murder Piscatella, the select group of inmates targeted for questioning have to figure out whether being a labeled a snitch is worth extra time in prison. Each one of the inmates from the riot that were transferred to Super Max start trying to find their way in the hierarchy of their new home, as Joe Caputo struggles to relax while being on administrative leave.
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Linda makes a power play; Piper digs for information about Alex and the women get their first taste of a decades old feud between cellblocks.
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Aleida struggles to find work on the outside. Backed into a corner, Nikki pleads her case to Red. Taystee reaches out to Caputo for help.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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While Red and Carol scheme against Frieda; Suzanne watches Frieda's back. Lorna swears her allegiance to Barb as Nicky works to thwart another plot.
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Carol and Barb prepare for war. Linda auditions inmates for a prison PR video. Alex makes a deal with Badison to keep Piper out of trouble.
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The season finale has C block and D block gearing up for the kickball game. Twenty-five inmates are chosen for early release. MCC has a plan to change their image and course of action towards the jails they own. The verdict is in for the inmate who is accused of killing Piscatella.
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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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A new warden ushers in big changes. Blanca reunites with an old friend. Suzanne tries to mend Taystee and Black Cindy's relationship.
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Piper goes to work for her dad. Vinnie visits Lorna with news. A desperate Taystee asks Daya for a favor. Caputo leads a restorative justice class.
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Aleida tries to keep her teen daughter out of trouble. Piper and Cal shed their responsibilities for a day. Blanca navigates the legal system.
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Taystee takes advantage of her new position. Natalie teaches Tamika how to pivot. Black Cindy and Maria make amends to people they've hurt.
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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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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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Competition forces Daya to find a new mule. Piper decides to come out as a felon. Karla asks to leave for a custody hearing. Shani confides in Nicky.
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While Piper reconnects with faces from her past, Alex revisits her own romantic history. Linda puts Tamika on notice. Caputo owns up to his misdeeds.
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Maria tries to make peace with Gloria. Karla and Blanca plead their cases. Figueroa stands up to Litvack. Piper attends a posh fundraiser with Zelda.
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Taystee meets with a lawyer. As the GED exam looms, Suzanne gives Pennsatucky a pep talk. Gloria faces a dilemma. Alex confronts Piper.
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