Orange Is the New Black

10 Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Orange Is the New Black - S1E1

#13 - I Wasn't Ready (Season 1 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 4823 votes.

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#12 - The Chickening (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 3295 votes.

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#11 - Moscow Mule (Season 1 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 2971 votes.

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#10 - Blood Donut (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 3077 votes.

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#9 - Tit Punch (Season 1 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 3984 votes.

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#8 - WAC Pack (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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The inmates campaign along racial lines for positions on a prisoners council, but Piper tries to stay above the increasingly raucous competition.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 3203 votes.

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#7 - Lesbian Request Denied (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Targeted for romance by a fellow prisoner, Piper finds that subtlety is an ineffective approach to letting her suitor down.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 3579 votes.

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#6 - Imaginary Enemies (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 3505 votes.

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#5 - Fool Me Once (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Painful truths reorient several relationships and careers; Pennsatucky feels disrespected by Piper, which is not good; Larry delivers an ultimatum.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 2878 votes.

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#4 - F*cksgiving (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 3025 votes.

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#3 - Bora Bora Bora (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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

The episode was rated 8.05 from 2980 votes.

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#2 - Tall Men with Feelings (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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

The episode was rated 8.05 from 2893 votes.

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#1 - Can't Fix Crazy (Season 1 - 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.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 2970 votes.

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