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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Michael TrimGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow, Yael Stone
Episode 2
After insulting the food in front of the prison chef, Piper is starved out by the kitchen staff and struggles to offer up an acceptable apology.
Directed by Uta BriesewitzGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow
Episode 3
Targeted for romance by a fellow prisoner, Piper finds that subtlety is an ineffective approach to letting her suitor down.
Directed by Jodie FosterGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Yael Stone, Lea DeLaria, Jessica Pimentel
Episode 4
Piper gets to know her stern new roommate; the prisoners prepare a farewell party for one of their own; a misplaced screwdriver has dire consequences.
Directed by Michael TrimGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow, Jackie Cruz
Episode 5
When her sighting of a legendary feral chicken polarizes the inmates, Larry wonders if Piper is getting too absorbed in the "fishbowl" of prison life.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Jackie Cruz
Episode 6
The inmates campaign along racial lines for positions on a prisoners council, but Piper tries to stay above the increasingly raucous competition.
Directed by Michael TrimGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Matthew PennGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Nick Sandow, Yael Stone, Lea DeLaria
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Phil AbrahamGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Michael TrimGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow
Episode 10
Pennsatucky discovers a new skill; the inmates try to scare delinquent teenagers straight; Pornstache's side business suffers a tragic setback.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow, Jackie Cruz, Yael Stone
Episode 11
The prisoners mourn one of their own and even a drunken Pornstache reveals surprising emotions; Larry gives a revealing radio interview.
Directed by Constantine MakrisGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow, Jackie Cruz
Episode 12
Painful truths reorient several relationships and careers; Pennsatucky feels disrespected by Piper, which is not good; Larry delivers an ultimatum.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow, Yael Stone
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Michael TrimGuest stars Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Taylor SchillingPiper Chapman
Laura PreponAlex Vause
Kate MulgrewGalina 'Red' Reznikov
Natasha LyonneNicky Nichols
Selenis LeyvaGloria Mendoza
Elizabeth RodriguezAleida Diaz
Dascha PolancoDayanara Diaz
Samira WileyPoussey Washington
Netflix
Lionsgate TelevisionUnited States
Tilted ProductionsUnited States
