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The Best 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

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    Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Episode 13 - Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again
    9.4/10(4490 votes)

    #1 - Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again

    S4:E13

    Corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo's efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 13 - We Have Manners. We're Polite.
    9.3/10(4438 votes)

    #2 - We Have Manners. We're Polite.

    S2:E13

    Several futures hang in the balance as the inmates face and confront their worst nightmares: Life will never be the same again.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Episode 12 - The Animals
    9.3/10(3262 votes)

    #3 - The Animals

    S4:E12

    Alliances shift among the prison "families" as Piscatella and his guards crack down. Poussey, Judy and Alex prefer to look ahead to the future.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Episode 11 - People Persons
    9.1/10(2612 votes)

    #4 - People Persons

    S4:E11

    Caputo's leadership is challenged and the inmates are in for a long night of lockdown after workers make an unsettling discovery.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Orange Is the New Black Season 7 Episode 13 - Here's Where We Get Off
    9.1/10(2599 votes)

    #5 - Here's Where We Get Off

    S7:E13

    Tearful farewells, emotional tributes, new beginnings. Say goodbye to the women of Litchfield in the series finale.

    Director:Mark A. Burley
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 13 - Storm-y Weather
    8.9/10(2444 votes)

    #6 - Storm-y Weather

    S5:E13

    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:Unknown

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  7. Orange Is the New Black Season 7 Episode 12 - The Big House
    8.9/10(1663 votes)

    #7 - The Big House

    S7:E12

    Taystee meets with a lawyer. As the GED exam looms, Suzanne gives Pennsatucky a pep talk. Gloria faces a dilemma. Alex confronts Piper.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Orange Is the New Black Season 1 Episode 13 - Can't Fix Crazy
    8.8/10(3683 votes)

    #8 - Can't Fix Crazy

    S1:E13

    Red's scheme to reclaim her kitchen backfires; the inmates stage a Christmas pageant; Piper's plans unravel even as she realizes her life is in jeopardy.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Orange Is the New Black Season 3 Episode 13 - Trust No Bitch
    8.8/10(3217 votes)

    #9 - Trust No Bitch

    S3:E13

    Miracles and conversions occur, but Piper and Caputo know that some situations can't be dealt with through spiritual means.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Orange Is the New Black Season 7 Episode 11 - God Bless America
    8.8/10(1803 votes)

    #10 - God Bless America

    S7:E11

    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.

    Director:Diego Velasco
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Orange Is the New Black Season 6 Episode 13 - Be Free
    8.7/10(1969 votes)

    #11 - Be Free

    S6:E13

    Piper gets surprising news and a boost from her friends. The jury returns with a verdict, and the big kickball game is on.

    Director:Nick Sandow
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 12 - It Was the Change
    8.6/10(2555 votes)

    #12 - It Was the Change

    S2:E12

    Tensions run high as a prison power outage forces several issues to come to light. Piper finds herself compromised and is forced to think on her feet.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Orange Is the New Black Season 1 Episode 10 - Bora Bora Bora
    8.5/10(3154 votes)

    #13 - Bora Bora Bora

    S1:E10

    Pennsatucky discovers a new skill; the inmates try to scare delinquent teenagers straight; Pornstache's side business suffers a tragic setback.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Episode 7 - It Sounded Nicer in My Head
    8.5/10(2019 votes)

    #14 - It Sounded Nicer in My Head

    S4:E7

    Paranoia strikes deep for Lolly and Judy, aggravating an already tense situation. Red sticks to a Russian tradition for an important occasion.

    Director:Mark A. Burley
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Orange Is the New Black Season 1 Episode 11 - Tall Men with Feelings
    8.4/10(3043 votes)

    #15 - Tall Men with Feelings

    S1:E11

    The prisoners mourn one of their own and even a drunken Pornstache reveals surprising emotions; Larry gives a revealing radio interview.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 10 - Little Mustachioed Shit
    8.4/10(2476 votes)

    #16 - Little Mustachioed Shit

    S2:E10

    The guards get tougher in a bid to turn up prison contraband; a big, lingering secret is finally revealed.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Episode 1 - Work That Body for Me
    8.4/10(2369 votes)

    #17 - Work That Body for Me

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  18. Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Episode 6 - Piece of Sh*t
    8.4/10(1982 votes)

    #18 - Piece of Sh*t

    S4:E6

    Piper's plan to edge out the competition could backfire badly. Cindy finds a way to make Taystee's job pay off. Luschek gets some interesting mail.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 10 - The Reverse Midas Touch
    8.4/10(1773 votes)

    #19 - The Reverse Midas Touch

    S5:E10

    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
    Writers:Lauren Schuker Blum, Rebecca Angelo

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  20. Orange Is the New Black Season 1 Episode 9 - F*cksgiving
    8.3/10(3162 votes)

    #20 - F*cksgiving

    S1:E9

    Thanksgiving arrives with the promise of a visit by Larry, but Piper's raunchy dance moves land her in solitary with a holiday feast of moldy bologna.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 1 - Thirsty Bird
    8.3/10(3208 votes)

    #21 - Thirsty Bird

    S2:E1

    Piper's world is turned upside down when she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and face new challenges.

    Director:Jodie Foster
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 4 - A Whole Other Hole
    8.3/10(2648 votes)

    #22 - A Whole Other Hole

    S2:E4

    Sophia gives the women a much-needed lesson in female anatomy; Morello takes a detour; Larry makes some life changes.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 9 - 40 Oz. of Furlough
    8.3/10(2475 votes)

    #23 - 40 Oz. of Furlough

    S2:E9

    Piper's relationship with Larry faces a real-world test; Red's effort to redeem herself is finally rewarded. A familiar figure returns to Litchfield.

    Director:S.J. Clarkson
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 11 - Take a Break from Your Values
    8.2/10(2408 votes)

    #24 - Take a Break from Your Values

    S2:E11

    Piper is shocked at an unexpected change in her status; Soso's hunger strike attracts new support that takes on a religious fervor.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Orange Is the New Black Season 3 Episode 10 - A Tittin' and a Hairin'
    8.2/10(2265 votes)

    #25 - A Tittin' and a Hairin'

    S3:E10

    Pennsatucky, Piper, Crazy Eyes and Lorna get closer with their new admirers. Tensions between Sophia and Gloria, and Alex and Lolly escalate.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again" is the best rated episode of "Orange Is the New Black". It scored 9.4/10 based on 4490 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/17/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "We Have Manners. We're Polite.".